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Episode 11321/2 (26th July 2024)

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Plot[]

Part One: Paul dreams he's dancing with Billy. It turns into a nightmare when he finds himself alone staring into the abyss. In the waking world, he's horrified to discover his speech has diminished overnight. Billy takes him on their day out, starting at St. Mary's Church. As they remember their wedding day, Billy takes out his Bible to do a reading, but Paul cuts him off, the sight of the Holy book reminding him of his husband's promise to help him end his life. At the Rovers, the couple are greeted by Todd, Summer, Daniel, Dee-Dee, Kirk and David. As they swap stories on how they'd spend their last day of freedom, Paul's gutted to realise that his friends can barely understand him. He puts on a brave face, but when Billy mishears him saying 'I love you', a line is crossed and he whispers to Todd that it might be time. Todd puzzles over his words as an oblivious Billy wheels his husband over to No.5.

Part Two: Paul and Billy visit Gemma and the children on Chesney's birthday. Kit also drops by for the occasion. Bernie isn't there as she's getting ready to go to Blackpool with Dev. Joseph is scared of his uncle and keeps his distance. Paul tells Gemma that she's a fab sister and mother. As they return to the flat, Paul gives Summer money for a hotel for her night out with Asha. Todd realises he's getting her out of the flat so he can and Billy can proceed with their plan. He's devastated but doesn't try to talk Paul out of it. Paul insists on seeing Bernie today. The woman in question turns up with a load of videos she's purchased for Paul and Billy to have 1980s movie nights, complete with a VCR. She promises to visit him daily from now on. Left alone with Paul, Billy freezes when his husband plays Oh Happy Day on his tablet.

Part Three: Billy begs Paul to change his mind, assuring him that they'll soon find another place to live in where he can come and go. He promises more good days like this one if he'll give it a chance. Paul reminds him that he swore he would help when the time was right. Billy pleads with Paul to let him love him for a little bit longer. As he storms off, Paul realises he shouldn't have sprung it on him and apologises. Billy returns and begins mixing up the deadly concoction, still hopeful that Paul will choose not to go through with it. Paul asks him to say it happened after midnight as he doesn't want to ruin Chesney's birthday - Billy refuses to lie and insists on waiting until midnight to proceed. At 11pm, Paul shows his regret at never going abroad with Billy and asks him to describe the holiday they never had. Billy paints a picture of a tranquil beach in Ibiza, and the couple walking hand-in-hand. They express their gratitude for the time they had together.

Part Four: With minutes to go, Billy completes his Bible reading from earlier in the day. He tells Paul how lucky he is to have had him in his life. As midnight strikes, Billy gives Paul a chance to back out, adding that if he's still set on his course of action, he will do the deed. They're interrupted by the buzzer - Chesney needs to leave the kids as Carys has fallen down the stairs and Gemma's gone with her to the hospital. Billy's relieved, as is Paul; they readily agree to have the kids overnight. Billy throws the syringe away before they come upstairs. The children are put up in Summer's room but get up one-by-one, unable to sleep. Paul lets them play in the living room before bed. Joseph sits with Paul and says he knows he's still his uncle inside and he's going to learn to understand him. Paul's grateful. Billy's elated that Paul has been spared. As Paul drifts off, he dreams of dancing with Billy again but this time they walk into the light together. In the morning, Chesney collects the quads and reveals that Carys will be fine. Paul tells Billy that, while he hasn't changed his mind, he doesn't want to die today. Billy promises he'll be with him every step of the way.

Cast[]

Regular cast[]

Guest cast[]

  • Degsy - Christian Ballantyne (11321 only)

Places[]

Location 11321 11322
Coronation Street Main street view
Rovers Return Inn Public N/A
5 Coronation Street Downstairs rooms N/A
Rosamund Street Main street view N/A
19a Rosamund Street Living room/kitchen
St. Mary's Church Churchyard and chapel N/A

Notes[]

July 2024 episodes
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