Gail’s heart goes out to David as Callum collects an excited Max from No 8. Returning home from a fun trip to the fair, David seethes as Max kisses Callum goodnight. Elsewhere, Erica turns up at the pub to surprise Liz.
Steph and Andy wonder where they are going to find £5K to pay off Gavin. But when they tell Gavin they can’t raise his money, he coldly responds that he intends to give Michael the shock of his life. When Nick hands him the Bistro takings for the bank, Steph’s outraged but feels forced to agree as Andy suggests staging a mugging and giving Gavin the cash.
As Gail’s hen party gets underway at the Rovers, Eileen continuously snipes at Gail, to Michelle’s irritation.
Anna and Owen argue over her hostility towards Linda and him favouring his own daughters over a troubled Faye. In an attempt to escape their kids’ problems, Owen and Anna agree to a night out, but over a drink conversation is strained.
