Episode 7157 (7th September 2009)

Plot
Becky lays into Slug and demands the truth. He denies planting the drugs but Becky can tell that he's lying and forces him to talk. Slug quickly admits that Hooch blackmailed him into setting her up.

A plan in mind, Steve confiscates Slug's drugs and tells him that if he wants them back, he must convince Hooch that he'll expose his blackmail plot in court. Luring Hooch to a deserted location, Steve and Slug confront him. Hooch is unfazed, telling Steve that no one will take the word of a drug addict over his.

Meanwhile, Tyrone's furious that Jack intends to live with Connie and brands her a gold-digger. Jack's had enough and offers to show him round Connie's house. Tyrone's stunned by it's size and as Jack assures him that Connie will never replace Vera, it looks like he's prepared to accept Jack's new female friendship.

Blanche offers to babysit Simon during Peter's dinner date with Naomi but Peter says that he wants Simon to be there as they come as a package. Naomi, however, is irritated by Simon's presence, making it clear she wants him to herself. Peter decides that if she doesn't get along with Simon their relationship has no future, and ends it.

Kevin and Molly put their plan into action in the hope of spending more time together. Sally's surprised to hear that Kevin intends to take on more out-of-hours recovery work, while Molly lies to Tyrone saying that she's starting yoga classes at a new gym.

Regular cast

 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Lloyd Mullaney - Craig Charles
 * Becky McDonald - Katherine Kelly
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Molly Dobbs - Vicky Binns
 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
 * Blanche Hunt - Maggie Jones
 * Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne
 * Connie Rathbone - Rita May
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Sally Webster - Sally Whittaker

Guest cast

 * Slug - Marshall Lancaster
 * Naomi - Andrea Lowe
 * DC Hooch - Dominic Carter