Monday
Carla tells Peter that she's seething about Anne's blackmail attempt and wants to have it out with Frank. Peter begs her not to make matters worse, but is he getting through?
At the same time, Frank is hosting a New Year soiree at his house for business contacts. With Sally at his side he plays the host, but when a disgusted Carla hears they're entertaining, it looks like there's about to be fireworks!
Meanwhile, Kirsty is put out when Tina turns down the chance to go sales shopping with her and instead heads off alone. But when she's accosted by a store detective who insists on checking her bags, Tina fumes. Has Kirsty set her up?
Elsewhere, Dev finds out the truth about Amber's games; Kirsty tells Fiz that she and Tyrone are too busy to meet her for a New Year drink; Julie drags Eileen to a speed-dating night at the Bistro; while Rosie's latest modelling job is a road safety campaign and Jason's chuffed when they want him too!
Monday
Frank is stunned as Carla gatecrashes the party. Hurt to see all her business associates socialising with Frank, she starts to shout the odds and, feeling uncomfortable, they leave. Carla then reveals how Anne tried to blackmail her into dropping the charges. Frank's furious, but as he threatens to call the police, a devastated Carla goes.
Peter berates Carla for going round to Frank's. Mindful that it could jeopardise her case, he urges her to play this by the book. At the same time, Frank opens up to Sally about his fears of the trial. Sally is supportive, but as Frank thanks her and moves in for a kiss, how will Sally respond?
Meanwhile, as Tina rants at Kirsty and accuses her of setting her up, she sounds irrational and Tyrone sides with Kirsty. They head to the pub, but when Tyrone discovers that Fiz invited them for drinks yet Kirsty failed to mention it, how will he react?
Elsewhere, Sunita tells Stella that her relationship is a mess after Dev lays into her for keeping Amber's games a secret; Paul ends up at the speed dating event after Eileen's prospective suitor accidentally sets off the fire alarm in his haste to escape her; while Rosie and Jason start their photoshoot.
Thursday
Frank apologises to Sally for trying to kiss her, but she tells him there's no need - she was just a bit shocked. Back to business, she suggests that Frank should set about winning his clients back - starting with Leydon.
Still furious with Anne for trying to bribe Carla, Frank insists that she stays away from the factory for a few weeks and asks Sally to help schmooze Leydon instead. It's a success as they manage to convince him that Frank's an innocent victim of Carla's treachery. But how will the night end?
Meanwhile, both Tommy and Maria berate Tyrone for his treatment of Fiz, asking why he's avoiding one of his oldest mates. Feeling guilty, Tyrone suggests to Kirsty that he needs to spend time with his friends, including Fiz. How will she react?
Elsewhere, Eileen tells Paul that she can't live without him and suggests they should have an affair; Tommy accuses Tina of kicking the whole thing off with Kirsty; Rosie's horrified to see her road safety campaign photos in the Gazette; Peter lies to LeannWhen Frank checks that Sally doesn't regret their kiss last night, she admits that she's glad he made a move as her feelings for him have grown. However, Sally wants to keep things quiet until she has got used to the idea. Agreeing, Frank seals it with a secret kiss in the office, but unbeknown to them, Eileen and Beth are watching.
Later, in The Rovers, Steve is mortified that Beth has shown up again. When Kevin takes the mickey, an affronted Beth takes pleasure in telling him that they've just seen Sally in a clinch with Frank. How will Kevin react?
Meanwhile, Tina instructs Tommy to set up a lads' night out with Tyrone to get him away from Kirsty for the evening. Kirsty's not happy and after overhearing Rita saying that she's lending her car to Tina today, the car is pulled over for speeding. However, it's Rita who's driving and cops the fine - not Tina. Suspecting Kirsty is behind it, a furious Tina confronts her. Will Kirsty confirm Tina's suspicions?
Elsewhere, Carla suggests that she should rent a flat where she and Peter can meet up, while Paul thanks Eileen for her honesty and offers to take her out.e that he's got a new sponsor at AA and will be meeting him twice a week for one-to-one sessions; while Beth starts work at Frank's factory.
Friday
When Frank checks that Sally doesn't regret their kiss last night, she admits that she's glad he made a move as her feelings for him have grown. However, Sally wants to keep things quiet until she has got used to the idea. Agreeing, Frank seals it with a secret kiss in the office, but unbeknown to them, Eileen and Beth are watching.
Later, in The Rovers, Steve is mortified that Beth has shown up again. When Kevin takes the mickey, an affronted Beth takes pleasure in telling him that they've just seen Sally in a clinch with Frank. How will Kevin react?
Meanwhile, Tina instructs Tommy to set up a lads' night out with Tyrone to get him away from Kirsty for the evening. Kirsty's not happy and after overhearing Rita saying that she's lending her car to Tina today, the car is pulled over for speeding. However, it's Rita who's driving and cops the fine - not Tina. Suspecting Kirsty is behind it, a furious Tina confronts her. Will Kirsty confirm Tina's suspicions?
Elsewhere, Carla suggests that she should rent a flat where she and Peter can meet up, while Paul thanks Eileen for her honesty and offers to take her out.
Friday
Kevin tracks down Sally and tells her that she's mad to go out with Frank. But Sally defends him and insists it has nothing to do with Kevin.
Refusing to accept this, Kevin storms round to Frank's house spoiling for a fight. However, Sally takes the wind out of his sails by revealing that Frank's just been told his father has died. Fed up with his interfering, Sally then stuns Kevin with news of her own.
Meanwhile, Tina accompanies Rita to the police station, where she hands over her driving licence. Rita is soon told that she has been driving illegally, as when you're over 70 you must reapply for your licence. Rita is mortified to hear she's looking at a hefty fine and possible ban. Incensed, Tina blames Kirsty for the whole thing.
Elsewhere, Stella recognises Carla's necklace as the one she thought Peter had bought Leanne at Christmas; Kirsty scuppers Tyrone's lads' night out and he dutifully heads home; while Paul and Eileen enjoy a meal at the Bistro, but it's cut short when Lesley's carer phones to say Lesley is asking where he is.
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