Episode 6807 (30th April 2008)

Plot
Unaware of the inner turmoil Maria is hiding, Liam is furious with her for sleeping on the sofa. Maria still can't find the right way to tell Liam about the baby and as he leaves for work she packs her bag for the hospital. Marcus sees a downbeat Liam and assumes he knows about the baby, when he realises he doesn't Marcus manages to cover and heads straight for the hospital. A terrified Maria is relieved to see him and he agrees to stay whilst she delivers the baby. The labour is traumatic for everyone and Maria finally delivers a perfect baby boy - as she holds him in the eerily silent delivery room her tears start to flow.

Meanwhile back on the street Liam is angry with Maria for disappearing and Audrey is less than impressed that she hadsn't turned up for work. Carla is revelling in the trouble she has caused unaware of the tragedy unfolding over at the hospital.

Paul tells Jack, Molly and Tyrone that he has been charged and will be up in court next week. He is convinced he will go down. Tyrone can't hide how pleased he is but Jack wants to pay for a better solicitor. Paul however is having none of it - he owes Jack too much and he won't let him waste any more money. The only thing keeping Paul going is knowing that Leanne has not got away with it either.

Janice is still furious with Leanne who decides to stay with Dan to get away from Janice's disapproval. But Harry isn't much better and makes it clear that her staying over is a short term measure.

Regular Cast

 * Liam Connor - Rob James-Collier
 * Maria Connor - Samia Smith
 * Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
 * Janice Battersby - Vicky Entwistle
 * Molly Compton - Vicky Binns
 * Paul Clayton - Tom Hudson
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * William Tarmey - Jack Duckworth
 * Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
 * Bill Webster - Peter Armitage
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Carla Connor - Alison King
 * Harry Mason - Jack Ellis
 * Dan Mason - Matthew Crompton
 * Marcus Dent - Charlie Condou
 * Rita Sullivan - Barbara Knox
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth

Guest Cast

 * Midwife - Sue Vincent

Ratings

 * UK broadcast - 9.0m viewers (39%).