Episode 5939 (14th January 2005)

Plot
Roy refuses to open the café, he feels embarrassed and humiliated. Hayley confides in Fiz how worried she is about Roy. Fiz tells Roy what a strong person he is and that he mustn't let a bully like Vince win. Roy takes this on board and promises to reopen the café. Hayley's grateful.

Tracy suggests to Steve they should go out for the evening. Tired of repeating himself, Steve tells her he's not interested. He forms a plan and to Tracy's delight changes his mind and promises they will go out for the evening. Tracy's walking on air. Steve takes Tracy to the Clock Restaurant. Tracy's in heaven thinking she's finally captured the love of her life and the father of her child. However she's gutted when Steve spells out to her that he feels nothing for her and never will. He gives her a red rose as token of his indifference.

Ian insists Sally stay late at work so they can discuss their relationship. He tries to persuade Sally to leave Kevin for him. Sally refuses. Ian suggests to Sally they could have an affair, their families needn't know and that way Sally could keep her job.

Elsewhere, Mike and Ken row over Adam's future. Adam declares he's going back to school to get away from them as they're all bonkers.

Regular cast

 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Hayley Cropper - Julie Hesmondhalgh
 * Roy Cropper - David Neilson
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Liz McDonald - Beveley Callard
 * Deirdre Rachid - Anne Kirkbride
 * Ken Barlow - William Roache
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Mike Baldwin - Johnny Briggs
 * Adam Barlow - Sam Robertson

Guest cast

 * Ian Davenport - Philip Bretherton