Episode 5887 (10th November 2004)

Plot
Steve tries to convince Karen that nothing went on between him and Tracy. Karen's heartbroken and doesn't trust him. Eileen tells Steve he should tell Karen everything as she will no doubt find out in the end.

Tracy sees Karen in the Street and apologises insincerely. She does more to imply that Steve isn't being completely truthful. Steve manages to placate Karen, explaining that Tracy can't touch them. Later he is sick with fear when Tracy happily informs him that the Quiz Show will be broadcast tomorrow evening.

Claire is delighted when Ashley suggests they bring the wedding forward. The church only has Christmas Day free for weddings. Ashley apologises to Claire for raising her hopes but she would love to get married on Christmas Day. They decided to book it.

Meanwhile, Tyrone's upset that Maria's invited Kirk and Fiz along on their date. Kirk and Maria argue over which of them will get to go on their parents unwanted holiday.

Jason's disappointed when he realises his date with Violet will also be part of the group with Maria, Tyrone, Fiz and Kirk. They all play bar games to determine who will go on the holiday to Majorca. Maria wins in the end, thanks to Tyrone's efforts, but wonders what she's got herself into when she realises Tyrone is expecting to go on holiday with her. Violet decides she really likes Jason after their date.

Elsewhere, Shelley is disappointed when Charlie goes out in the evening. When he returns she is upset that he doesn't offer to help her clean the pub.

Regular cast

 * Ashley Peacock - Steven Arnold
 * Claire Casey - Julia Haworth
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Liz McDonald - Beverley Callard
 * Karen McDonald - Suranne Jones
 * Tracy Barlow - Kate Ford
 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Maria Sutherland - Samia Ghadie
 * Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
 * Fiz Brown - Jennie McAlpine
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Jason Grimshaw - Ryan Thomas
 * Shelley Unwin - Sally Lindsay
 * Charlie Stubbs - Bill Ward
 * Violet Wilson - Jenny Platt

Guest cast
None