Monday 15th January
ADAM IS USURPED BY DAMON Having spent the night together and clearly loved up, Sarah invites Damon to join her family for a drink later. Damon agrees, but asserts that he must pay Harvey a visit first. As Sarah and Damon head out of Redbank, Adam watches, consumed with rage. Damon visits Harvey in prison and makes it clear that if he pulls any more stunts, he’s dead meat. Harvey makes a threat regarding Sarah causing Damon loses his temper. As the guards drag him away, Dee-Dee has clocked their exchange from across the room. Damon joins Sarah and her family in the bistro and Audrey, Gail and Nick make their disapproval evident. Adam storms over telling Sarah he knows about Damon’s prison visit and doesn’t want him anywhere near Harry. After being reminded Harry isn’t even his son, Adam’s cut. Adam calls the prison and makes an appointment to visit Harvey. Will Adam make a deal with the devil?
GEMMA’S FEARS GET THE BETTER OF HER At No.5, Joseph complains of a temperature. Gemma’s concerned, but Chesney’s adamant he’s fine. Gemma shares her concerns about Joseph with Paul and pointing out she could jeopardise her situation with social services, advises her to keep quiet. In the café, Gemma shares her concerns with Dr Gaddas as a furious Chesney overhears. At No.5, Gemma, Chesney and Paul lark about with the kids, but the mood is broken by the arrival of Granny Linda.
AADI REALISES ASHA LET HIM DOWN In the hospital, Dev tells Aadi that there’s no way he’ll allow him to return to his flat and he’s coming home with them. When Asha reveals that she and Nina have broken up and Nina’s moved out, Aadi feels terrible. Asha helps Aadi pack up his flat and when Aadi finds the bracelet on the floor, a guilt-ridden Asha is forced to admit that she called round when he was sparked out on the sofa.
CAN CASSIE BE THE GRANDMA TYRONE WANTS HER TO BE? Cassie calls in the shop and tells Evelyn that she’s donated Terry’s money to a dog charity and that she only attacked him to stop him from hurting the dogs. In the shop, Tyrone tells Evelyn that Fiz is attending a course in Italy and has invited him to go with her, but he wouldn’t dare to leave the girls with Cassie for a fortnight. Roy assures Nina that she’s welcome to move back into her old bedroom and he’ll have a word with Evelyn.
ELSEWHERE David is impressed as Max practises his hairdressing skills on Lauren. Max invites Lauren for tea, but when Sabrina suggests she brings her boyfriend along too, Lauren’s smile fades.
Wednesday 17th January
GEMMA PUTS HER WORRIES ON ICE Linda hands Chesney a business card for a family solicitor but Chesney refuses to discuss it. When Joseph gags on his milk, Chesney realises that the fridge is broken and all the food has gone off. Chesney emerges from No.5 with a sickly looking Joseph and assures Gemma that it’s just an upset tummy as Dr Gaddas listens to their exchange with interest. At No.5, Gemma finds the solicitor’s business card and accuses Chesney of plotting to take her kids off her but Chesney assures her he’d never do that. When Linda reveals it was her idea as she doesn’t think she’s safe to be around her own children, Gemma storms out. Chesney receives a call from school telling him Joseph is poorly. At No.5, Chesney and Linda fuss over Joseph but as he stands his legs give way and he collapses on the sofa, barely conscious. Panic-stricken, Chesney orders Linda to call an ambulance. The doctor approaches and explains that after talking to Dr Gaddas, they suspect Joseph has Lyme disease which he contracted whilst camping.
ADAM RESISTS GETTING HIS HANDS DIRTY Adam visits Harvey in prison and makes out that he’s looked over his files and he’s got a watertight case for an appeal. Harvey warns Adam that if he lets him down, the hitman who’s going to deal with Damon will deal with him too. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR LIAM Gary and Maria see Liam off to school, but as soon as their backs are turned, he legs it back to the flat. Liam accesses the school website and reports himself absent due to illness. In the café, Maria tells Gary that the school phoned and inform that they haven’t seen Liam for a week.
MAX AND SABRINA ARE SUSPICIOUS OF LAUREN In the café, Sabrina quizzes Lauren about her boyfriend. When Sabrina suggests they should all meet up, Lauren’s unease is evident and Sabrina tells Max it’s obvious she’s lying. Max tentatively asks Lauren why she always clams up whenever they mention her boyfriend. Lauren fights back tears and orders Max out of the café.
ELSEWHERE Cassie applies nail extensions to Ruby’s nails and gives her crisps for breakfast. Having taken a call from the school, Evelyn tears a strip off Cassie and tells her she’s nothing but a hindrance when it comes to the girls. In the café, Sabrina quizzes Lauren about her boyfriend.
Friday 19th January
LIAM RAISES THE ALARM ON MASON When Liam tries to throw a sickie, Maria insists he must go to school. Maria sees Liam onto the bus but is bemused when Dylan gets on and completely blanks Liam. As the bus pulls away, Maria realises Liam has left his phone and catches up with him at the school gate. Liam is mortified to be seen with his mum at school, and unbeknown to them, Mason is filming them. Mason informs Dylan that Liam’s a grass and is going to make him pay. Mason snatches Liam’s phone off him and makes him beg for it back but then refuses to hand it over while the other kids laugh. Liam hurries away, utterly humiliated. As Liam heads for the school exit, Mason grabs him and pins him against a wall. In desperation, Liam sets off the fire alarm.
GEMMA’S RETURN HOME IS DELAYED BY JOSEPH The doctor confirms that Joseph has Lyme disease but should make a full recovery. Joseph wakes to find Chesney and Gemma at his bedside. An elated Gemma tells Chesney and Joseph that social services have confirmed she can move back home but Chesney’s shocked when Joseph announces that he wants to live with Gemma and not him because she’s the only one who believed he was ill.
LAUREN IS SINGLE AND READY TO MINGLE Max and Sabrina invite Lauren to join them for lunch in the bistro with Gav. Lauren reveals that she’s dumped her boyfriend. Max watches on with interest as Daniel chats to Lauren on the street and sensing there’s something bothering her, puts a comforting hand on her shoulder. Lauren arrives in the bistro dressed to the nines.
ELSEWHERE Damon apologises to Adam for the mix up over Harry’s tea and Adam assures him it’s forgotten, but his contempt for Damon is evident. Adam meets up with Harvey’s sidekick, hands over a wad of cash and instructs him to scare Damon off. As the thug pockets the cash and walks away, Adam suffers a panic attack. Having been released from prison, Bernie calls at the Rovers to find Dev, Paul and Billy have thrown her a surprise party.
