Sunday, January 28
David tries to apologise to Maria after his misjudged kiss, claiming she led him on. But Maria tells him to stay away from her, proclaiming the world doesn’t revolve around David Platt. Hurt and humiliated David‘s determined to get his own back and with Blanche in the salon he reveals that Charlie tried to drown him. Realising this could be the sort of evidence Tracy needs Blanche drags Deirdre round to the Platts where they demand he tells the police. Gail’s unsure, saying her primary concern is David. Loving the attention he’s getting, his lies start to spiral out of control. He looks Maria in the eye and reveals he saw Tracy kill Charlie.
Kelly thinks she’s in luck when Carla asks her and Joanne to join the Connors for a drink after they’ve finished their weekend shift. Presuming she’s in with Liam Kelly wastes no time in pushing herself forward and when he asks the girls if they fancy a lift home she jumps at the chance. But is Kelly the one Liam’s interested in?
Les tries to bond with Chesney over a game of football, explaining that while both he and Cilla made mistakes they do love him. Will he be able to talk Chesney into coming back home?
And Violet’s had enough of everyone pussy footing around. But as she tells Eileen she feels patronized by their behaviour she finally breaks down.
Monday, January 29
The Barlows want David at the police station as soon as possible after his claims that he saw Tracy kill Charlie in self defence. But Gail says she needs to talk to him alone first as Sarah reminds her he could be up to his old tricks. Gail does her best with David, explaining the questions he’ll have to answer in court, but David’s sticking to his story and Gail’s forced to assure everyone she believes him. As they arrive at the station Gail’s still wishing that David is lying - how will he react when faced by the seriousness of his claims?
Meanwhile Tracy’s been granted bail and the Barlows are thrilled to have her back on the Street. But as Deirdre excitedly reveals the news about David, Tracy starts to worry as she contemplates what he actually may have seen.
Elsewhere, Kelly still reckons Liam fancies her despite last night’s distinct lack of interest but when he catches Joanne alone at the factory it quickly becomes clear who he’s really interested in and as goes to kiss her she doesn’t put up much of a fight.
Les is determined to win Chesney back round and invites him over to the Battersbys' for lunch. But he arrives only to overhear Les and Cilla upset at being the cause of another row and gladly goes back to school. Have Les and Cilla blown their chances again?
And as Roy and Hayley dig out items for Becky’s car boot sale, they comes across some old comics which Roy realises could be quite valuable. But will he be prepared to part with them?
Wednesday, January 31
David’s beginning to realise he could benefit from keeping Tracy out of jail, so when he catches her alone in Charlie’s house (where she’s gone to retrieve one of Amy’s toys) he decides to play his own game. Startling her, he suggests she may have killed Charlie deliberately. Seeing her response, he seizes on it asking her what’s in it for him if he backs her up in court.
Chesney’s eating Fiz out of house and home and she’s broke, but when Cilla warns Fiz she intends to win Chesney back it’s game on as the women square up.
Meanwhile, Slug’s back on the street and wants Becky to meet him for a drink. She knows she shouldn’t but will Becky be able to resist her old ways?
Elsewhere, Roy and Hayley decide to buy themselves the car of their dreams with the proceeds from the comics; and Sean’s miffed when he misses his chance to meet Sonny again.
Friday, February 2
David’s full of himself as he spots Tracy in the street, but her mood’s dark as she realises he’s got her right where he wants her. After spending the morning playing the grieving widow, Tracy decides to pay him a visit. Offering him a car radio, she tries to make out it’s not a bribe, but as she's heading to the Rovers David reveals he hasn’t finished with her yet.
Drowning her sorrows, Tracy ignores the disapproving looks and as the alcohol kicks in, she tells her appalled parents that she’s had enough of playing the victim. Is Tracy about to blow?
Delighted with their new car, Roy and Hayley discuss Becky’s seemingly-changed ways and suggest giving her the money left over from the comic sale. But Becky’s not quite the reformed character they think she is, as she meets Slug in the Rovers. Slug can’t see the attraction in regular work and after a few drinks, Becky’s starting to find his arguments very persuasive. So when he suggests injecting a little excitement into the evening by borrowing the Croppers' car, she doesn’t hesitate for long.
The spark is clearly gone from Joanne and Adam’s relationship as her affair with Liam hots up. Joanne’s clearly smitten and when Liam offers her a bit of no strings after hours fun she can’t help but resist, even though she would like a little bit more from him.
Elsewhere, Sarah’s happy when Jason promises her a slap up meal for her birthday; and Chesney is finding all Fiz’s mothering a bit strange having being used to Cilla’s harder approach.
