Episode 4737 (20th December 1999)

Plot
Maxine and Ashley clean up after the flood but the house needs building work and decorating. She insists on having it back to normal in time for Christmas. Vik is furious that Ravi has sold his inheritance and refuses to carry on working for Dev. Nita urges him to be cautious. Toyah overhears Tyrone admitting to Ken he can't read but refusing his help. She tells Tyrone that Ken taught her everything and that he can be trusted. Maxine employs Pat Hegarty to do the structural work on the house, promising him double money. Ravi gives his house to Nita and Vik but Vik doesn't see that as any consolation. Tyrone asks Ken to help him but begs him not to tell anyone as he doesn't want to be laughed at. Martin feels uncomfortable when Rebecca spends the evening with the Platts. Rita cooks Norris a meal and is amused when he spells it out to her that he's not romantically interested in her. Dev tells Vik he's prepared to wipe out his £1,000 debt and asks him to carry on running the Coronation Street Corner Shop. Vik agrees to stay on but tells him he has to think about his future.