Pat Phelan resorts to blackmailing Todd, but will it work?
Vinny takes a call confirming planning permission has been granted for the Calcutta Street development. Eileen’s delighted, blissfully unaware of Phelan’s plot to fleece buyers while Phelan jubilantly tells her he’s going call the architect. On the phone, Phelan explains the architect’s services are no longer required but is shocked when Todd walks in, having overheard the call. Todd accuses Phelan of running a scam, selling flats that will never be built.
When Johnny ticks off Beth and Kirk for arriving late for work, Beth bursts into tears leaving the factory girls speculating on the cause of Beth and Kirk’s row. A miserable Kirk reveals the truth about Beth to a gobsmacked Maria. While there’s another shock in store for Beth when Craig calls the police and she's arrested for bigamy.
Anna tackles Roy about sharing his bedroom with Cathy. Roy’s reticent, pointing out that it’s Hayley’s room too, but it’s clear Anna’s words have had an effect. Cathy’s puzzled when Roy offers to move into her bedroom, freeing up his for Alex.
When Sarah jokes that Billy should be a social worker rather than a vicar, Billy shocks Todd by suggesting he might leave the church for him. As they declare their love for each other, Todd’s torn.
