Episode 6983 (5th January 2009)

Plot
Steve is desperately trying to get out of the trip to Ireland and Michelle is starting to wonder if he's trying to dump her. Liz and Poppy do their best to reassure her but Liz is not convinced and grills Steve about what he's up to. Steve finally confesses his affair with Becky and a furious Liz tells him to get it sorted.

Meanwhile, Liz still has a secret of her own and when Steve calls at Lloyd’s for some male advice on what to do about his situation, he has no idea that his mum is hiding behind the sofa.

Amber and Dev aren't seeing eye to eye and when Amber pushes him too far he tells her that she can fend for herself and sort out her own 18th birthday. Tara comforts her, convinced that Dev’s behaviour is down to her.

Things are also strained between Leanne and Peter. They avoid heavy conversation as Peter tries to convince her that he doesn't have a drink problem. But when he tries to kiss her, she tells him that she would rather keep their relationship strictly professional.

Elsewhere, Molly maintains that there's nothing wrong with Jackie.

Regular cast

 * Michelle Connor - Kym Marsh
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Molly Compton - Vicky Binns
 * Amber Kalirai - Nikki Patel
 * Tara Mandal - Ayesha Dharker
 * Dev Alahan - Jimmi Harkishin
 * Becky Granger - Katherine Kelly
 * Poppy - Sophiya Haque
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles

Guest cast
None