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05-05-2007, 07:52
When Violet tells Michelle she's seen Steve writing a large cheque to Paul she decides it's time to let him in on a family secret. Arriving at the golf club she takes him over to the trophy cabinet where Paul's name is everywhere - he's 4 times club champion. Embarrassed at being taken for a fool, but chuffed Michelle's finally blown the whistle on her brother, Steve decides to bite the bullet and ask Michelle why she helped him. Admitting she cares what happens to him the couple move in for a kiss, but will it finally happen?
Deirdre's in despair after her run in with Denise. Knowing she's played right into her hands Blanche rubs salt into the wounds as she predicts Ken will be moving in there now and paying for everything for Denise and Daniel. Ken meanwhile is moving his things over and confirms he won't be contacting Deirdre until she's calmed down and offered Denise an apology. How long will there stand-off last?
Elsewhere, while the Battersbys enjoy a family outing to see Chesney's school play, Fiz enjoys spending some more time in John's company which doesn't go unnoticed by Maria.
As a blissfully happy Leanne enjoys another date with Liam, and organises a shopping trip with Carla, Janice warns her not to blow what she's got with the Connors.
And Violet's excited when Gary texts to arrange a second date. But is she playing it too keen?
14th May
Out of work and with his relationship on the rocks, Kirk's bereft. Admitting he feels a failure he knows he has to make a big gesture if he's to convince Fiz he's serious about their future. But as Kirk borrows money from Tyrone to hatch his plan Fiz has turned her attentions elsewhere. Meeting up with John for lunch she's flattered and touched when he tells her she'd make a great classroom assistant. Mistaking his encouragement as a come on, Fiz tries to kiss him. But has she misread the signals?
When Violet and Liz catch Steve and Michelle snogging in the back room word's soon out about their blossoming relationship. But Liz isn't happy, reckoning it will only end in tears, and as the couple try to plan a night alone she stubbornly refuses to babysit. It's not the start they were hoping for but nothing can dampen Steve's spirits.
Elsewhere, Blanche is pleased when Ken arrives back at the Barlows', but when he confirms he's only come to collect some more things Blanche knows it's up to her to convince him to stay and talk to Deirdre. Will she succeed?
As Leanne spends the day with Carla she's chuffed to be in with the in crowd. But Carla warns her not to expect the other Connors to welcome her into the fold so quickly. Leanne's undeterred however, this is the lifestyle she craves, and she'll fight to achieve it.
Fiz is mortified as John sits stunned after their kiss but when he offers her his phone number her hopes are raised. Kirk however is planning his big surprise for the lady in his life but while he waits for Fiz with flowers she's doing her best to avoid him. He finally catches up with her by the end of the evening and playing their favourite Slim Shady track he gets down on bended knee. How will Fiz react to his shock marriage proposal?
Paul's worried that Liam could be getting serious about Leanne and as he and Carla make up a foursome in the Rovers he shoots Leanne a few filthy looks. Is he about to blow her big secret? Leanne meanwhile tells Liam that while she really likes him she wants to take things slowly. But will he agree to wait for her?
Steve spends the day hunting for a babysitter but by the time he finally comes up trumps Michelle has agreed to take Ryan to the cinema meaning their date it will now have to be a threesome. Not quite the romantic evening he was hoping for!
Claire plucks up the courage to confront Jerry about the nuisance shed but she's immediately disarmed when he agrees to sort it. Claire is smug as she tells Ashley the noise pollution is no more but has she spoken to soon?
And Deirdre's livid when she hears Ken came home while she was out, claiming she has no intention of begging him to come back.
16th May
Claire's on edge after another disrupted night's sleep and when the music starts up again from the Mortons' shed Ashley offers to cancel his trip with Josh and stay and help. But insisting she can handle it Claire decides to fight fire with fire and when her threats to report the Mortons to the council fall on deaf ears she sees red. Climbing over their garden fence she storms into the shed and Ashley can do nothing as she rips out Darryl's sound system and carries it back to the Peacocks'.
Michelle's finally offloaded Ryan on Liam so when she arrives for her date with Steve to discover he's brought Amy along the couple are gutted. But they're determined to enjoy their night and all is going well at the Italian until Amy suddenly becomes ill. Taking her back to the Rovers Liz finally takes pity on them and offers to babysit, leaving Steve and Michelle free to head back to her flat and some time to themselves. Surely nothing else can stand in their way… or can it?
Kirk's gutted as he reveals Fiz has dumped him. Maria suspects John might have had something to do with Fiz's decision but she insists they'd just run out of steam, leaving Kirk none the wiser about the other man in her life.
And Leanne fears that Dev is about to blow her cover when he questions her on Spanish property in front of an amused Liam.
18th May
As Ashley and Josh set off on their holiday Claire's still brooding over her row with the Mortons. She knows she'll have to give the stereo back but determined to get one good night's sleep she tells Jerry he'll have to wait till tomorrow. With Freddie asleep Claire settles down herself. But as she drifts off she's woken by the smoke alarm. Rushing to get Freddie she finds a fire raging through his room and the force of the heat sends her flying backwards down the stairs. As Claire lies unconscious the fire starts to take a hold of the house.
Realising she's in deep water, Leanne's regretting having promised Dev to find him a villa and as Liam starts asking questions about her job she knows her game is nearly up. With nothing to offer Dev she heads to an awkward meeting at the Rovers, which isn't made any easier by Paul being there smirking. As she admits to Dev she can't help him Paul's not surprised and tells Liam to ask his girlfriend why. Realising the Connors are onto her, Leanne prepares to give Liam her sob story. But how will she explain what she's been up to?
Liz isn't happy when Steve tries to fiddle the staff rotas to ensure he gets more time with Michelle.
Elsewhere, Rosie seems to be spending more time hanging around Darryl than she is on her revision, Kirk tries to put on a brave face around Fiz and Rita gets a shock when she calls the council to find out when Doreen's flat will be ready for her to move back in.
Deirdre's in despair after her run in with Denise. Knowing she's played right into her hands Blanche rubs salt into the wounds as she predicts Ken will be moving in there now and paying for everything for Denise and Daniel. Ken meanwhile is moving his things over and confirms he won't be contacting Deirdre until she's calmed down and offered Denise an apology. How long will there stand-off last?
Elsewhere, while the Battersbys enjoy a family outing to see Chesney's school play, Fiz enjoys spending some more time in John's company which doesn't go unnoticed by Maria.
As a blissfully happy Leanne enjoys another date with Liam, and organises a shopping trip with Carla, Janice warns her not to blow what she's got with the Connors.
And Violet's excited when Gary texts to arrange a second date. But is she playing it too keen?
14th May
Out of work and with his relationship on the rocks, Kirk's bereft. Admitting he feels a failure he knows he has to make a big gesture if he's to convince Fiz he's serious about their future. But as Kirk borrows money from Tyrone to hatch his plan Fiz has turned her attentions elsewhere. Meeting up with John for lunch she's flattered and touched when he tells her she'd make a great classroom assistant. Mistaking his encouragement as a come on, Fiz tries to kiss him. But has she misread the signals?
When Violet and Liz catch Steve and Michelle snogging in the back room word's soon out about their blossoming relationship. But Liz isn't happy, reckoning it will only end in tears, and as the couple try to plan a night alone she stubbornly refuses to babysit. It's not the start they were hoping for but nothing can dampen Steve's spirits.
Elsewhere, Blanche is pleased when Ken arrives back at the Barlows', but when he confirms he's only come to collect some more things Blanche knows it's up to her to convince him to stay and talk to Deirdre. Will she succeed?
As Leanne spends the day with Carla she's chuffed to be in with the in crowd. But Carla warns her not to expect the other Connors to welcome her into the fold so quickly. Leanne's undeterred however, this is the lifestyle she craves, and she'll fight to achieve it.
Fiz is mortified as John sits stunned after their kiss but when he offers her his phone number her hopes are raised. Kirk however is planning his big surprise for the lady in his life but while he waits for Fiz with flowers she's doing her best to avoid him. He finally catches up with her by the end of the evening and playing their favourite Slim Shady track he gets down on bended knee. How will Fiz react to his shock marriage proposal?
Paul's worried that Liam could be getting serious about Leanne and as he and Carla make up a foursome in the Rovers he shoots Leanne a few filthy looks. Is he about to blow her big secret? Leanne meanwhile tells Liam that while she really likes him she wants to take things slowly. But will he agree to wait for her?
Steve spends the day hunting for a babysitter but by the time he finally comes up trumps Michelle has agreed to take Ryan to the cinema meaning their date it will now have to be a threesome. Not quite the romantic evening he was hoping for!
Claire plucks up the courage to confront Jerry about the nuisance shed but she's immediately disarmed when he agrees to sort it. Claire is smug as she tells Ashley the noise pollution is no more but has she spoken to soon?
And Deirdre's livid when she hears Ken came home while she was out, claiming she has no intention of begging him to come back.
16th May
Claire's on edge after another disrupted night's sleep and when the music starts up again from the Mortons' shed Ashley offers to cancel his trip with Josh and stay and help. But insisting she can handle it Claire decides to fight fire with fire and when her threats to report the Mortons to the council fall on deaf ears she sees red. Climbing over their garden fence she storms into the shed and Ashley can do nothing as she rips out Darryl's sound system and carries it back to the Peacocks'.
Michelle's finally offloaded Ryan on Liam so when she arrives for her date with Steve to discover he's brought Amy along the couple are gutted. But they're determined to enjoy their night and all is going well at the Italian until Amy suddenly becomes ill. Taking her back to the Rovers Liz finally takes pity on them and offers to babysit, leaving Steve and Michelle free to head back to her flat and some time to themselves. Surely nothing else can stand in their way… or can it?
Kirk's gutted as he reveals Fiz has dumped him. Maria suspects John might have had something to do with Fiz's decision but she insists they'd just run out of steam, leaving Kirk none the wiser about the other man in her life.
And Leanne fears that Dev is about to blow her cover when he questions her on Spanish property in front of an amused Liam.
18th May
As Ashley and Josh set off on their holiday Claire's still brooding over her row with the Mortons. She knows she'll have to give the stereo back but determined to get one good night's sleep she tells Jerry he'll have to wait till tomorrow. With Freddie asleep Claire settles down herself. But as she drifts off she's woken by the smoke alarm. Rushing to get Freddie she finds a fire raging through his room and the force of the heat sends her flying backwards down the stairs. As Claire lies unconscious the fire starts to take a hold of the house.
Realising she's in deep water, Leanne's regretting having promised Dev to find him a villa and as Liam starts asking questions about her job she knows her game is nearly up. With nothing to offer Dev she heads to an awkward meeting at the Rovers, which isn't made any easier by Paul being there smirking. As she admits to Dev she can't help him Paul's not surprised and tells Liam to ask his girlfriend why. Realising the Connors are onto her, Leanne prepares to give Liam her sob story. But how will she explain what she's been up to?
Liz isn't happy when Steve tries to fiddle the staff rotas to ensure he gets more time with Michelle.
Elsewhere, Rosie seems to be spending more time hanging around Darryl than she is on her revision, Kirk tries to put on a brave face around Fiz and Rita gets a shock when she calls the council to find out when Doreen's flat will be ready for her to move back in.