Episode 7666 (12th August 2011)

Plot
Eileen tells Jason to get Chris out of No.11 as the house is too crowded. Believing that Leanne ignored her birthday, an upset Stella decides to prioritise Eva and Karl. Julie has a date with Brian at the bistro and is panicking as she wants to take her relationship with Brian to the next level. Chris tells Jason he'll be gone by next week. Cheryl is surprised when Lloyd offers to drive Chris to the hospital. Carla and Frank return from Italy. Leanne is confused when Karl tells her to leave Stella alone. Leanne demands an explanation from Stella. When Leanne says she gave a birthday card to Tina, Tina says she left it with Eva. Maria doesn't understand why Chris is leaning on Cheryl and Lloyd for support but not her. Eileen and Sean try to calm Julie's nerves. Cheryl isn't used to seeing Chris so vulnerable. She tells Lloyd she wants Chris to move in. Lloyd is worried that his old self will resurface. Julie drinks to keep calm. Cheryl accuses Lloyd of thinking she'll fall for Chris.

Regular cast

 * Eileen Grimshaw – Sue Cleaver
 * Jason Grimshaw – Ryan Thomas
 * Chris Gray – Will Thorp
 * Karl Munro – John Michie
 * Stella Price – Michelle Collins
 * Eva Price – Catherine Tyldesley
 * Sean Tully – Antony Cotton
 * Marcus Dent – Charlie Condou
 * Julie Carp – Katy Cavanagh
 * Cheryl Gray – Holly Quin-Ankrah
 * Russ Gray – Finton Flynn
 * Audrey Roberts – Sue Nicholls
 * Maria Connor – Samia Smith
 * David Platt – Jack P. Shepherd
 * Kylie Platt – Paula Lane
 * Peter Barlow – Chris Gascoyne
 * Lloyd Mullaney – Craig Charles
 * Leanne Barlow – Jane Danson
 * Carla Connor – Alison King
 * Sally Webster – Sally Dynevor
 * Tina McIntyre – Michelle Keegan

Guest cast

 * Frank Foster – Andrew Lancel
 * Nurse – Jill Myers
 * Brian Packham – Peter Gunn