Next week on the cobbles, Simon wakes up with a hangover and realises that he spilt his beer over Nick’s paperwork and quickly hides the evidence.
As Nick searches for his papers, Simon makes out he hasn’t seen them and offers to print them off for him.
Simon calls in the bistro with the newly printed paperwork, Nick thanks him and urges Leanne to try and persuade Carla to give Simon his job back.
Leanne appeals to Carla to give Simon another chance, pointing out how Peter’s departure has left a big hole in his life and he needs direction.
Later, When Simon reveals that Carla’s taken Bobby on at the factory in favour of him, Leanne offers to have another word, but Simon tells her to leave it. Leanne overrules Nick and offers Simon a job at the bistro.
When Simon starts working at the Bistro, Bobby suggests they have a lock-in and Simon’s tempted.
Coronation Street airs these scenes from Monday 29th January on ITV1