Monday 23rd August Episode 1

Steve and Becky await the panel’s verdict. As they go to face with the adoption panel Becky’s full of nerves. The pressure getting to her she sneaks outside for a cig where she bemoans the long process with fellow smoker Joan. When they finally go in front of the panel Becky’s heart sinks as she spots Joan. They field their questions well but when Joan brings up the smoking how will she react. Has Becky blown their chances?

Natasha fishes for info from Fiz. As Nick & Natasha move into Dev’s flat he makes plans for the future. But when he starts asking about the pregnancy Natasha struggles to answer and panicking she presses Fiz for info about how she’s feeling hoping she can fob Nick off for a while longer. Will he continue to fall for her lies?

Sophie and Sian’s plans are dashed. When Sally tells Sophie she’s planning a family meal to celebrate her exam results tomorrow Sophie’s annoyed as it means she’ll have to miss choir practice and her secret date with Sian.

Elsewhere Owen refuses to give Katy’s number to Chesney. Owen plans his date with Eileen but it’s clearly more for Liz’s benefit than Eileen’s!

Monday 23rd August Episode 2

Steve and Becky turn on each other. As Steve & Becky try to argue their case their shock soon gives way to fury and Becky flips forcing Steve to drag her from the room. Outside they can’t believe what has happened to their adoption dream and seek clarification from Dawn. Cornered she reveals it wasn’t the smoking but Becky’s half-sister Kylie’s damning reference. In the pub Steve tries to reassure Becky but as she blames herself will he be able to stop her going off the rails?

Natasha tries to get pregnant again by Nick. As Natasha talks babies with Fiz she’s taken aback by her intensity. Is Fiz onto Natasha? Back at the flat Nick’s surprised when Natasha starts to seduce him. She’s desperate to get pregnant but when she blames it on her pregnancy hormones will Nick oblige?

Sunita’s an ally to Sophie and Sian. Sian’s not happy when Sophie admits she can’t get out of her mum’s plans and accuses her of choosing her family over her.

Elsewhere When Ches spots Katy at the yard he waits till Owen is out of the way then asks her to be his date to Roy & Hayley’s wedding. Will Katy accept? Dev makes a grab at Aadi when he runs into the road.

Thursday 26th August

Becky goes toe to toe with her sister. When Dawn visits to talk about Steve and Becky’s options Becky finds a moment to get her hands on Kylie’s address. She’s shocked when she arrives at a nice house in a nice area but Kylie hasn’t changed a bit and when she gloats about Becky not getting a kid the pair are soon scrapping. As the sisters rake over their troubled past will they find any common ground?

Claire’s nannying turns to disaster. Claire’s looking after Asha, Aadi and Simon but when her mum has an accident and calls for help she’s forced to ask Sophie & Sian to mind the kids. The girls agree and Claire’s relieved but when she arrives home to find Sophie & Sian snogging on the sofa she’s gobsmacked.

Eileen and Owen almost get it on. Their date goes well and after a kiss on the doorstep Eileen thinks she’s onto a sure thing. But will Owen spend the night?

Elsewhere Natasha’s on edge when Nick insists they attend an early pregnancy class. Will the truth come out? Sophie gets her exam results.

Friday 27th August Episode 1

Dev & Sunita are distraught over Aadi’s illness. Sunita’s collected the twins from Claire’s but when Aadi’s taken ill then suddenly won’t wake up he’s rushed to hospital. The Alahans are devastated to be told Aadi’s suffered a fractured skull and has a bleed on the brain. Will he come through surgery and what caused his sudden injury?

Kylie sets her sights on Ciaran. Becky’s taken a bolshy Kylie back to the Rovers but no-one is quite sure what to make of her. She’s much the same as Becky was when she arrived on the street and while the Croppers are happy to give her a chance Steve, Liz and Michelle are less welcoming – especially when she clocks Ciaran!

Eileen puts an offer in for no.9. Eileen’s confused by Owen’s mixed signals but she’s cheered when he offers some advice on how to get her landlord to drop the price of the house (he’s selling up and Eileen wants to buy).

Elsewhere when Emily & Norris find a mouse they’re intrigued to also find a letter behind the skirting board addressed to Ken Barlow. Emily muses it must have been there for years as Ken moved out of no.3 in 1962.

Friday 27th August Episode 2

Aadi’s injuries point the finger at Dev and Sunita. As the Alahans pray for Aadi they can’t understand how this has happened. Claire admits she has no idea either but keeps quiet about leaving the kids with Sophie & Sian. Aadi comes through the op but is on life support and when the nurse spots a bruise on his arm they alert social services. Dev & Sunita are horrified as they‘re questioned by child protection officers.

Hayley’s hen-do ends in drunken chaos. Hayley’s hen-do is a raucous affair much to Mary‘s distaste. The women have turned the café into a salsa bar with Roy as waiter and Hayley’s thrilled. But how will she react when a mystery Latin lothario turns up for a dance?

Michelle’s in Kylie’s firing line. Kylie spends the evening insulting Michelle and flirting with Ciaran. Eventually Michelle snaps and throws a punch at Kylie but it’s Becky who gets caught in the crossfire. As Kylie milks it, enjoying the trouble she’s causing, who will Becky side with?

Elsewhere Claire asks Sophie about what when on when she was left with the kids. Will she out her? Ken’s intrigued when Norris hands him the old letter from Susan, his first girlfriend. Owen offers Eileen some extra work on the side doing his books.