Plot[]
Part One: Amy arranges lunch at the bistro with Steve and Tracy. Adam crashes at the shop flat after trying to get Daniel to go clubbing with him. Toyah worries about where Abi spent the night and tries to get in touch with her. Amy tells Jacob he's going with her to the bistro later as her boyfriend so that her parents can see what a kind, gentle human he is. Maria goes canvassing ahead of next week's election. Michael is upset that Glory's birthday party didn't go ahead. Adam asks Sarah if he can take Harry on a pre-arranged cinema trip but, clocking his hung-over state, she refuses, reminding him that he's to have nothing to do with either of them. Steve and Tracy are horrified when Amy arrives at the bistro flanked by Jacob.
Part Two: Tracy refuses to have lunch with a drug dealer. Amy says he's no more a drug dealer than Simon. Abi returns to the street after staying at a B&B. Maria is photographed planting a tree at Victoria Gardens. She's giving a speech when her rival Bernard Barnes shows up with James and Ashley Hardcastle. The press abandon Maria to interview the footballers. Abi presses Imran to tell Toyah the truth as she's going to find out anyway. Tracy is appalled when Steve is friendly towards Jacob. He privately assures her that he's using reverse psychology and wants nothing more than for Amy and Jacob to split up. Leanne is horrified to spot them all with Jacob, pointing out he almost destroyed her family. Amy asserts her independence by giving Jacob a long, passionate kiss. Lydia picks up the last of her things from the factory and tells Sarah that if she can't forgive her, she won't see her again. Adam rows with Lydia after receiving a court summons for threatening behaviour and criminal damage. The Baileys hold a belated birthday party for Glory as a surprise for Michael. Simon picks a fight with Jacob in the street. When he shoves Jacob, Jacob punches him in the face, witnessed by Amy and Steve.
Part Three: Amy goes after Jacob. He tells her he hit Simon as he made a derogatory comment about her. Daniel thinks Lydia may be weakening as she didn't argue back when Adam was having a go at her. Michael is thrilled with Glory's party. Imran calls at the garage and reminds Kevin that no matter what the circumstances, Abi's entitled to maternity pay. Kevin promises to sort it, though Tyrone's disapproving and questions how Abi is paying for Imran. Amy tells Steve and Tracy that Simon called her a slag. They insist Simon would never say that about her. Phill is bemused to learn that Kirk once ran for Mayor of Weatherfield as Buzzer the Bee. Carla admits to Sarah that she has a hard time believing that Adam threatened Lydia physically as it's not like him. Amy confronts Simon about what he said to Jacob. He exposes his guilt when he denies insulting her before she's had a chance to accuse him.
Part Four: Simon says he provoked Jacob in order to show that he hasn't changed. Convinced that Jacob is bad news, Steve tells Amy that she must choose between Jacob and her family. Maria considers throwing in the towel, thinking Bernard is going to win with his cheap tactics. Phill texts her saying he's found something interesting. Toyah tells Abi she's paid the deposit on a flat by the precinct for her. With Imran delivering the maternity news, she's moved by their kindness. Tracy finds a letter from Amy at No.1 saying she's moved in with Jacob. Adam asks Sarah to question Lydia again. Sarah reports that she's just been to the flat but Lydia and Finn had already left with their suitcases. Amy tells Steve and Tracy that she chose Jacob as he was the only one who stuck up for her. Tracy blames Steve for their predicament. He's confident they'll get their daughter back once the novelty wears off.
Cast[]
Regular cast[]
- Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
- Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford
- Amy Barlow - Elle Mulvaney
- Adam Barlow - Samuel Robertson
- Daisy Midgeley - Charlotte Jordan (10590 only)
- Daniel Osbourne - Rob Mallard
- Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor
- Imran Habeeb - Charlie De Melo
- Jacob Hay - Jack James Ryan
- Maria Connor - Samia Longchambon
- Gary Windass - Mikey North
- Liam Connor - Charlie Wrenshall (10590 only)
- Michael Bailey - Ryan Russell
- Aggie Bailey - Lorna Laidlaw
- Sarah Barlow - Tina O'Brien
- Debbie Webster - Sue Devaney (10590 only)
- Bernie Winter - Jane Hazlegrove (10590 only)
- Abi Webster - Sally Carman
- James Bailey - Nathan Graham
- Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
- Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment
- Simon Barlow - Alex Bain
- Ed Bailey - Trevor Michael Georges (10591 only)
- Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall (10591 only)
- Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell (10591 only)
- Phill Whittaker - Jamie Kenna (10591 only)
- Carla Barlow - Alison King (10591 only)
- Glory Bailey - Eleanor Beckles (Uncredited)
Guest cast[]
- Journalist - Garry Graham-Smith (10590 only)
- Ashley Hardcastle - Lamin Touray (10590 only)
- Bernard Barnes - Derren Litten (10590 only)
- Lydia Chambers - Rebecca Ryan (10590 only)
Places[]
| Location | 10590 | 10591 |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Street | Main street view | |
| 1 Coronation Street | Back room, kitchen and hallway | |
| 3 Coronation Street | Downstairs rooms | |
| Underworld | Manager's office and machine area | Manager's office |
| 15a Coronation Street | Living room/kitchen | |
| Webster's Autocentre | N/A | Garage |
| Viaduct Bistro | Restaurant | |
| Rosamund Street | Main street view | |
| Victoria Street | Main street view | |
| Roy's Rolls | Cafe | |
| 19a Victoria Street | Living room/kitchen | N/A |
| 5 Victoria Court | Living room/kitchen | |
| Victoria Gardens | Garden | N/A |
| Weatherfield General | N/A | Maternity waiting area and incubator room |
| Jacob Hay's bedsit | N/A | Bedsit |
Notes[]
- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was made with social distancing rules being observed by both cast and production crew. Exceptions were occasionally made for instances in which characters were required to be in close contact. These were made in accordance with the rules by employing measures such as more frequent testing and cast members bubbling up together prior to recording.
- First appearance of Glory Bailey since 8th December 2021 and last until 13th July 2022.
- Last appearance of James Bailey until 18th July 2022.
- Alfie Franklin appears in the second half of this episode but is portrayed by a prosthetic baby due to the character's premature birth.
- Mark Strange was the fight arranger for the scene where Jacob Hay punches Simon Barlow.
- TV Times synopsis: Amy shocks Steve and Tracy by bringing Jacob to their family lunch; Maria's election rival gatecrashes her photo shoot; and Carla advises Sarah not to blindly trust Lydia over Adam.
- Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 5,430,000 viewers (3rd place).
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