Damon's return threatens Adam's fresh start with Sarah as well as his life, Daniel and Bethany's reunion upsets Daisy, and Dee-Dee supports Ed's efforts to get back on track.

Adam informs Sarah of his kidnap ordeal, and Paul suffers a public embarrassment as Cassie continues to drive a wedge between the Websters.

Paul gets over a disappointment by enjoying a drinking session with David and Steve, Roy pushes Cassie to come clean to Kevin.

Paul asks Todd and Abi to help him to die. Evelyn seeks proof of Terry’s illegal dog breeding. Dev’s plan for the twins’ birthday fails to impress, while Damon unwittingly places temptation in Ed’s way.

Cassie's dogged pursuit of Terry lands her in a tight spot, Sarah overhears Damon reverting to type, Paul and Billy matchmake Todd with Moses, and Aadi and Nina comfort each other.

Aadi and Nina confess their kiss to Asha. Cassie offers to buy Hope’s silence. Sarah thrills Damon by inviting him for a drink. Carla tackles Bobby about his behaviour at work.

Adam takes action to prevent Sarah from getting involved with Damon, Max extends an invitation to Lauren, Aadi discovers that Asha left him to die, and Chesney and Gemma are caught off guard by Linda's early arrival.

Gemma accuses Chesney and Linda of plotting against her, Harvey warns Adam not to double-cross him, and Max confronts Lauren with Sabrina's suspicions.

Liam endures torment from Mason upon his return to school, Lauren embraces single life, Adam hands cash to Harvey's minion, and Joseph's diagnosis brings good and bad news for Gemma and Chesney.

Liam gears up to fight back against Mason. Bernie gets close to discovering Paul’s secret. Chesney makes amends with Joseph. Carla encourages Simon and Bobby to bond.

Bernie's road trip culminates in a shock revelation, Tracy demands a makeover for her birthday, Maria urges Liam to tell the police the truth, and the bailiffs call on the Baileys.

Michael encounters danger as Ed's life goes up in smoke, Simon pushes his luck too far with Carla, Bernie forms a bad impression of Moses, and Tracy hires Steve's footballing hero.

Michael suspects Ed of starting the fire that almost killed him, Steve reluctantly leaves Tracy to look after Tommy, Bethany evades Daniel's interest in her writing, and Simon feels directionless without a job.

Tracy struggles to ignore her attraction to Tommy, Bethany conceals her desperation for gainful employment, Bobby proves to be a bad influence on Simon, and Michael learns that Ed was not responsible for the fire.

Steve's early return catches Tracy and Tommy on the hop, Daniel's discretion intrigues Bethany, and Adam seeks Dee-Dee and Joel's help in achieving a breakthrough in Harvey's appeal case

Harvey provides Adam with a fall guy for his murder conviction, Bethany targets Lauren in her quest for a scoop, and Toyah spots an angry exchange between Joel and a mystery woman

Simon crashes Leanne's car while under the influence of alcohol, Damon's implied threat unnerves Dee-Dee, and Bethany is forced to admit her deception to a stunned Daniel.

Nick gets to the bottom of Leanne and Simon's cover-up, Bethany attempts to bury the hatchet with Daisy, and Bobby is shocked to learn the truth about his father's crime.

Billy snaps under the strain of spoiling Paul for Valentine's Day, Bobby eyes an unusual route to Lauren's heart, and George realises that Liam is the victim not the bully.

Maria takes action when Liam refuses to go to school, Bobby has competition for Lauren's affections, Amy walks in on Tracy and Tommy during a row, and Leanne catches Nick off guard with a marriage proposal.

Maria and Gary make a horrifying discovery about Liam's state of mind, Lauren reveals a secret source of income, and David urges Nick to voice his doubts to Leanne.

Maria takes Liam to Dr. Gaddas. Steve makes an effort to impress Tracy. Alya grows suspicious of Joel. Sean receives a wake-up call from Dylan's phone.

Tim gets an eyeful through Tracy's bedroom window. Dee-Dee learns the awful truth about Joel. Lauren informs Roy that she intends to leave Weatherfield.

Tim tells Tracy he knows about the affair and orders her to tell Steve - only for her to be wrongfooted when her hapless hubbie suggests they renew their vows. Carla is puzzled to hear Daisy call herself the Rovers landlady, Emily tries to convince Dee-Dee that Joel is a good man and Adam quizzes John about his whereabouts on the night of Natasha's murder.

Daisy feels there's still a spark between her and Daniel after agreeing to look after Bertie for a few hours. A family liaison officer tells Nick that Harvey is planning an appeal after another man takes the blame for killing Natasha. Tracy breaks the news of her fling to Ken and Amy, while Tim tells Sally he wants Tommy gone out of loyalty to Steve. Sean makes Dylan promise to give up the names of the bullies.

Daisy is angry with Daniel for failing to warn her about the article. Nick tells Dee-Dee about Harvey's appeal and how worried he is for Sam's sake. Steve is intrigued to learn that Tommy has accepted a job as an assistant coach at a football academy in Spain. Gary tells Maria that they need to come up with a better plan for Liam, and Evelyn and Cassie prepare the house for Fiz and Tyrone's return.

Adam risks Harvey's wrath by abandoning the appeal case, Ryan and Daisy's rekindled passion meets with disapproval, Jake urges a reluctant Liam to report Mason, and Fiz's return highlights a lack of house room at Number 9.

Mason sets up Dylan to take the rap for him, Fiz hopes to impress Carla with fresh ideas for Underworld, Daniel accuses Adam of endangering Bethany's life, Bobby makes a plea for missing Lauren, Tyrone agrees to let both Evelyn and Cassie stay, and Damon promises Sarah that Harvey poses no threat to her anymore.

Dylan realises the devastating impact of his behaviour on Liam, Roy's kind deed for Evelyn arouses Bobby's suspicions, Fiz feels surplus to requirements at home and at work, and Dom hands back Stu's cash but refuses to see Eliza.

Bobby points the police in Roy's direction after Sean's visit to Lauren's flat sparks concern. Gary and Maria hear positive news about Mason, Sam offers to provide a character reference for Simon, and Eliza's discovery puts Stu on the spot.

A suspicious Max quizzes Daniel about his tutor sessions with Lauren. Hope, Sam and Eliza manage to track down Dom, and Tracy persuades a reluctant Amy to meet her for lunch.

Roy finds himself under arrest, Nick reluctantly attends a wedding fair with Leanne, Linda faces criticism from Gemma and Izzy, and Stu makes a sacrifice for Eliza.

Max's visit to Lauren's dad in prison puts Roy at risk, Eileen disapproves of Sean's secrecy, Steve breaks news of Tommy's departure to Tracy, Leanne joins Simon at an Institute seminar, and Joseph confides his worries to Gemma.

Amateur sleuths target Roy during a vigil for Lauren, Paul's new PA struggles to understand him, and Dylan pleads guilty at his hearing but finds himself on trial upon returning home.

Billy fears that karaoke will expose Paul's slurred speech, Tyrone stuns Evelyn with a revelation about Cassie's youth, Max and Bobby accuse Sabrina of blabbing to the press, and Harvey issues Damon with instructions for the robbery.

Sarah rumbles Damon's lie as he prepares to carry out Harvey's bidding, Paul is advised to stop eating solid food, Nina fears that Roy's legal fees could ruin him, and Daisy shows no enthusiasm for Jenny's idea for speed-dating at the Rovers.

Daisy and Jenny worry that their crime will be exposed by an impromptu visit from Christina, Joseph sits the Oakhill entrance exam, Ken joins a reluctant Steve for a night on the pull, and Summer bids an emotional farewell as she departs for America

Steve hits it off with Cassie at the Rovers' speed-dating event, but the evening ends in terror for Glenda. Gemma and Chesney aim to impress upon receiving promising news about Joseph's future, while Sarah keeps Adam at arm's length.

Steve is stopped in his tracks when Tracy suggests getting back together. Daisy's lavish spending sends Bethany into detective mode. Gary offers to sell Carla the factory building.

Dee-Dee feels the pressure to prove Roy's innocence and the Barlows bid farewell as Tracy departs for Spain. Bethany takes advantage of Daisy's dinner invitation to dig for dirt and Maria keeps tabs on Liam from the salon.

Jenny crumbles beneath the weight of Carla's interrogation. Dylan walks into Mason's trap, Ed confirms the end of his marriage and Roy reaches out to Lauren's mother.

Dylan plans to do a runner rather than testify against Mason, Sam defies Nick to pay Roy a secret visit, Ryan refuses to console a despondent Daisy, and Dee-Dee and Michael worry about Ed.

Stu puts himself at risk to help Roy, Toyah identifies Rowan as a fraud, and Rita gets tough with Jenny. Dylan begs Violet to let him stay in Weatherfield to make amends, and Lauren's mum Kerry introduces herself.

Roy's house guest turns out to be an impostor, Maria catches Gary lending Sarah a shoulder to cry on, Simon impresses Leanne with his business proposal, and Eliza's decision to move to Germany upsets Stu.

Dee-Dee's efforts to keep Roy out of prison amount to nothing, Adam leaves Alya to deal with a new client by herself, and Gary contrives to delete the incriminating footage from Maria's phone.

Bobby's false story sends the police knocking on Daniel's door, Alya deserts Adam in favour of a better job, and Sean and Dylan settle into their new home.

Max looks for proof linking Daniel to Lauren's disappearance, Joel discovers that Dee-Dee is being threatened, Leanne takes the credit for Sam's good day, and Alya tears a strip off Adam for spreading lies about her.

An enraged Toyah commits criminal damage when Roy's dog is stolen from Sam, Joel harbours hope of a reunion with Dee-Dee, and George's intention to update his will gets Todd fawning.

Toyah confides in Nick about a devastating secret from her past, Todd sneaks a peek at George's new will, and Aadi forgets about Asha's mercy mission when he agrees to help Amy.

Roy summons Carla to discuss Bobby's statement, Rowan encourages Leanne to unburden herself of negativity, Tim forces Steve to arrange a date, Bernie shares an idea with Amy, and Todd reveals to George his discovery of Archie's will.

An unwelcome surprise awaits Nina on a visit to Roy in prison, Paul gets carried away during Amy's radio interview, Steve attracts some interest on his new dating app, and Leanne shares plans to expand the bistro.

Bernie's distant past turns up in the shape of the twins' father, Steve's blind date lands Tim in trouble, Mary urges Roy not to give up hope of remembering a key clue regarding Lauren, and Liam overhears Gary and Maria discussing private therapy for him.

Denny leaves Paul unattended in the flat, Dev catches Bernie rifling through a box of old memories, Adam and Alya give into their feelings. Steve and Demi's first meeting in the Rovers goes swimmingly, and Roy tells Dee-Dee about Lauren's necklace from her mystery boyfriend.

Liam helps himself to Paul's medication, Dee-Dee delivers disappointing news to Roy, Bernie catches Denny stealing, and Alya discovers Adam has salvaged her work placement.

A police reconstruction of Lauren's final hours proves harrowing for Bethany, Maria trains her camera on Gary and Sarah, and George scuppers Glenda's chance of expanding her empire

Bethany comes face to face with her abuser, Glenda refuses to let George off the hook, Gemma is puzzled by Bernie's behaviour, and Gary wants a reconciliation with Maria.

Bernie tells Dev about the son she gave up for adoption, Bethany pokes her nose into Dee-Dee's business, and Toyah shows Leanne some damning opinions of the Institute.

Bethany becomes obsessed with pinning Lauren's murder on Nathan, Bernie regrets missing her chance to find her son, and Toyah meets Rowan's ex in a bid to discredit him.

David falls under suspicion of attacking Nathan, Simon falls back into bad habits when Leanne goes away, Kevin reads some worrying information online, and Steve and Demi invite the Metcalfes to a dinner party.

Abi goes to war with the makers of Corey's documentary. Bernie has a dawning realisation about Kit's identity. Rowan homes in on Simon and Gary covers his tracks when Maria asks questions.

Tyrone shares the shocking contents of an e-mail with Abi. Kit's kind deed for Paul gives Bernie renewed hope. Nick tries to keep Simon out of Rowan's clutches.

Abi accuses Dean of distributing videos of her. Evelyn and Roy start a book club. Simon shows Carla a photo of Peter with his arms around a woman.

When Nathan ridicules her efforts to banish him from Weatherfield, Sarah plans to implicate him in Lauren's murder by planting false evidence, but Kit catches her in the act.

After failing to get the truth out of Carla, DS Swain pays Roy a visit in prison to ask him outright about the reason for their estrangement and if Bobby's statement was the cause.

Roy unwittingly allows himself to be lured from the sanctuary of his cell to the prison library, only to find a nasty surprise awaiting his return, in the form of a vengeful Griff.

Sarah regrets her reckless actions as Nathan is questioned over Lauren's murder, Joel's betrayal angers Dee-Dee, and Griff relies on deadly threats to force a confession from Roy.

Nathan voices suspicions about Sarah, while Bethany and Daniel set off on the trail of stronger evidence against him, using Nicky's contact with Ellie as a starting point.

Bethany sends Craig on a wild goose chase, Abi fears that her life is ruined, Adam accuses Bobby and Carla of landing Daniel in trouble with the police, and Leanne arrives home to find Simon about to leave the country.

Dee-Dee endures a difficult first meeting with Joel's parents, the Institute launches legal action against Toyah, Kevin and Abi discover that peace of mind comes at a high price, Glenda confides in Michael her doubts about suing George, and Carla agrees that Bobby should move out.

Nick suspects Leanne of falling for Rowan, George is outraged by Glenda's demands, Bethany uncovers credit card fraud in her name, and Toyah is arrested for murder.

A sinister delivery for Toyah prompts Nick to issue Leanne with an ultimatum, Debbie offers to mediate between Glenda and George, Bobby grows concerned for Ken's welfare, and Abi and Kevin turn to Max for help in tracing their online adversary.

Toyah receives frightening news about Leanne, Summer arrives home with a new boyfriend to show off, Ken requires round-the-clock care, the Websters' fortunes finally improve, and Michael orders George to respect Glenda.

On the day of her baby's funeral, Toyah seeks solace in Nick's arms following Leanne's betrayal. Meanwhile, Paul insults Summer's boyfriend, Bethany's new writing assignment angers Abi, and Cassie volunteers for the post of Ken's carer.

Abi reports Stefan to the police for targeting her, Toyah refuses to be blackmailed by Rowan, Leanne scales new heights within the Institute, Cassie lays her cards on the table for Ken, and Kevin teams up with Bethany.

Kevin gets caught on camera by Stefan, Steve orders Cassie to toe the line at Number 1, Joseph upsets Chesney by embellishing the truth to his school friends, and Joel picks Sabrina for his new target.

Gemma feels the pinch as she takes Carys shopping for shoes, Stefan calls off his deal with Kevin, Joel's parents learn of his engagement to Dee-Dee, and Tim cancels his plans for Steve's birthday due to a diary clash.

Bernie implores Kit to come to Gemma's aid, Joel is unable to focus on his engagement lunch, and Glenda offers to drop her legal action in exchange for George's house. Abi informs Kevin that she needs to go away for a while, and Steve becomes convinced that his friends are planning a surprise party.

Kit goes behind Bernie's back to introduce himself to Paul and Gemma, Cassie helps Steve to take revenge on Tommy, George gets an update on Glenda's life from Michael, and Toyah disapproves of Leanne encouraging Amy to invest in the Institute.

Nick takes Toyah to hospital after finding her in agony, Steve enlists Tim's help to cover his tracks, Shona and Bethany join forces to catch the credit card fraudster, and Roy's friends debate how to get him out of his flat.

Toyah receives another shocking bombshell from her doctor, Nina turns devious to coax Roy back to work, Dev advises Bernie to send Kit a tribute, and Lisa questions Sarah about the money used to pay off Nathan.

An encounter with yobs leaves Roy in need of an ambulance, Gary and Sarah are caught red-handed by Maria, Toyah accompanies Leanne to an Institute gathering, and Craig informs Beth of how Kit bent the rules to help Gemma.

Roy drifts in and out of consciousness while his visitor disappears from his hospital bedside. When the cafe owner tells Nina about his surprise visitor, she questions whether he was hallucinating.

The police review CCTV footage following a potential sighting of Lauren, Kit pumps Kirk for information on Craig, Carla hits back at the yobs who targeted Roy, and Leanne expresses the virtues of the Institute to Amy.

Joel panics as Dee-Dee and Bethany's detective work leads them a step closer to finding Lauren, Betsy pushes her luck with Carla, Nina fusses over Roy upon his return from hospital, and Rowan invites Leanne to invest in the Institute.

Lauren apologises to Roy but gets a hostile reception from Carla, Beth reluctantly recruits Betsy to her counterfeiting operation, and Toyah makes a discovery about Rowan after he threatens Nick.

Leanne tackles Rowan about his past, Nick joins Toyah at a nerve-wracking appointment with her consultant, Stu encounters a bloodied and battered Mason, Joel ushers Lauren out of his flat, and Paul hopes that his heartfelt plea will mend his fractured family.

Nick resolves to confront Rowan for harassing Toyah, Paul is told he can no longer safely use the stairlift to leave his home, Debbie comes to Jack's rescue, and Dylan is faced with an angry Mason.

Paul wakes to discover that his speech has drastically deteriorated, but he is determined to enjoy his last day of freedom before being confined to the flat. Billy takes him on a mystery tour where they endure a rollercoaster of emotions.

Stefan calls on Jack while Kevin is out of the house, Joel is forced to allow his two worlds to coincide, and Beth shoves an envelope full of cash at Craig and asks him to hide it for her.

Lisa produces evidence that Abi has been lying, Betsy presses Beth to do more work on the side, Fiz hears unsettling news, and Dee-Dee intercepts a delivery intended for Joel.

Max comforts Lauren after she is mugged at the precinct, Kirk's error threatens to expose Beth's scam, and Lisa charges someone for the arson attack.

Lauren fears for the life of her premature baby, Hope dumps Sam and turns her attention to Jack, Craig and Kit intercept Beth's delivery of counterfeit T-shirts, and homeless Mason rejects Stu's invitation to stay at Number Six.

Stu's decision to employ Mason proves highly unpopular, Hope asks the doctor for contraception, Betsy demands cash from Joel, and Fiz bumps into Alina while out shopping.

Cassie kidnaps Alina to contrive a meeting with Tyrone, Rowan bestows extra responsibility on Leanne, and Mason is annoyed at Betsy for stirring up trouble with Dylan.

Leanne keeps her distance as Toyah undergoes an operation, Kit moves into the Rovers, Steve misleads Cassie with an invitation to an evening of culture, and Aadi cautions Amy against investing her inheritance from Deirdre in the Institute.

Nick declares his love for Toyah while Rowan applies more pressure, and Kit panics when Paul struggles to breathe. Steve's constant jibes tempt Cassie to quit working for Ken, and Joel fumbles an excuse when Dee-Dee learns that he booked a flight to Belfast.

Joel's ex, Emily, sets alarm bells ringing for Dee-Dee, and Mason encourages Betsy to report the man behind her bruises. Tracy is unimpressed to find Cassie caring for Ken, and Ryan and Kit discuss their love of vinyl records over a drink.

The pieces fall into place for Dee-Dee as Joel's deceit becomes clear, Toyah discovers Nick has blabbed to David, Cassie reckons Tracy is lying about her idyllic life in Spain, and Tyrone accuses Hope of tormenting Alina with anonymous calls.

Dee-Dee is stunned by Joel's audacity as she demands the truth, Beth goes for a job interview, Tyrone comes clean to Fiz about his legal consultation, and Toyah hopes for good news from the hospital.

Alina's fear that she is being watched proves to be justified, and Sarah faces another grilling from Lisa. Dee-Dee braces herself for a difficult conversation with Emily, Daniel confides in Daisy that he does not trust Kit, and Amy's decision to quit her job at the bistro delights Rowan

Leanne is unnerved to notice Rowan recording Amy's upload session, Beth spots Kit in an incriminating situation, and Betsy persuades Mason to skive off work to be with her.

Amy flees in distress when Leanne pushes her too far, Betsy dumps Mason, and Adam cajoles Dee-Dee back to work. Kit threatens to end Craig's career unless Beth leaves town, and Tracy and Nick angrily confront Rowan.

Lisa's boss delivers an update on the case against Joel, Betsy plants a stolen purse on Mason, and Jack frets as his court date approaches. Meanwhile, Craig quizzes Sid about his dealings with Beth, and Rowan gives Leanne an order regarding Amy.

Dee-Dee digs for dirt on Joel with his former employer, a nervous Jack appears in court, Betsy puts Dylan in the friend-zone, the quads have their first day at school, and Stefan's wife Coral introduces herself to Abi.

Amy receives a frightening message, Lisa quizzes Kit about the evidence planted on Nathan, Summer comes to Paul's aid, Leanne goes through the files on Rowan's laptop, and Jack is sentenced for the arson attack on Stefan's property.

Leanne summons Nick to the bistro, Paul encourages Billy to have fun with David, and Carla provokes Joel in front of a client. Ken admits that although physically he no longer needs Cassie's help, he enjoys her company and would like her to stay on, while Tracy accuses the ex-addict of trying to get her claws into Steve.

Billy is thrown into a panic when he loses his phone, which contain all his previous photos and memories. But as he retraces his steps, Summer and Bernie are horrified to find Paul struggling to breathe on the sofa. Can Billy get back home in time? Nick reports Rowan to the police, while Leanne tells Amy she may have the evidence to recover her money.

Billy is hit with the sad reality of life without Paul, while tensions are high within his family as they grieve. Can they pull together to plan his funeral? Ruby and Dorin go missing while in Tyrone's care, Lisa seeks Craig's help in tracing one of Joel's victims and Nick delivers news concerning Rowan.

Lauren receives a visitor with the power to end Joel's reign of terror, Tyrone stops Alina and Dorin catching a plane, Debbie offers Bethany a job, and Tracy advises Steve to pursue Cassie.

Lisa and Dee-Dee trace the source of the drugs Joel fed to Lauren, Alina learns of Tyrone's devious tactics, Bernie and Billy have differing ideas for Paul's funeral, and Daisy agrees to mind Bertie for Daniel.

Betsy makes a guilty confession to Carla and Lisa, Ryan confronts Daisy over her feelings for Daniel, and Lauren discovers she is under investigation for trying to abort her baby.

Word reaches Daniel and Sarah that Bethany is in intensive care in Turkey, Ronnie and Ed step in to protect Dee-Dee from Joel, and Gemma suggests a compromise to Bernie

Daniel learns that Bethany's travel insurance does not cover her medical bills, Gary sees red when Mason is released, Lauren confides Joel's movements to Dee-Dee, and Fiz celebrates her 40th birthday.

Daniel decides to crowd-fund for Bethany's medical costs, Mason arrives at work sporting a black eye, and a drunken Joel corners Roy in the cafe.

The police find evidence indicating that Joel has taken his own life, Fiz has an appointment with the doctor, Stu discovers Mason has spent the night in the restaurant, and Adam gets a shock while checking Sarah's voicemails.

Billy encounters an unwelcome mourner at the church for Paul's funeral, Sarah is unimpressed by the cosmetic surgery clinic's financial offer, and Tyrone and Fiz are stunned when Hope defiantly admits to stealing a vape from the corner shop.

Bernie collects Paul's ashes ahead of the rave in his memory, Gail suggests selling her house to pay Bethany's medical bills, Carla receives a letter that upsets her, and Dee-Dee confronts Joel's dad.

Carla attends court, where she comes face to face with her victim's father, Tom - and back at the factory she takes her anger out on Betsy and Sally. Billy reads out Paul's wish list for his loved ones, David tells Shona that Gail has taken out a loan meaning she is now committed to selling the house, and Kit is horrified by what he finds on Joel's laptop.

Bethany returns from Turkey and is taken straight to hospital, where Sarah tells a guilt-ridden Daniel he is not welcome. Carla tells Lisa they need to talk and Eileen does not agree with Stu and Yasmeen giving Mason a chance. Gemma is touched when Chesney orders her to take the day off and put her feet up. Cassie makes Hope and Ruby promise to pull together for Fiz's sake.

The Platts are baffled by Jesse's arrival, so Shona urges Sarah and David to talk to him. Stu and Yasmeen receive a brick through their window. Adam confesses to Sarah that Damon offered to pay Bethany's medical bills. Hope's vaping habit ignites danger.

As Craig and Kit investigate Joel's whereabouts, three lads find a body floating in a nearby river. Daisy hears that Bethany has dumped Daniel, so she heads to the hospital to put her straight. Stu is angry with Yasmeen when the social worker finds him somewhere to live, so he makes a momentous decision.

Lisa discovers that Joel died after being struck across the head by a heavy weapon, so she is interested to learn that Yasmeen threw Mason out because he had a crowbar. David works out how to buy the house and is guarded when Jesse offers to help out. Gemma tells Chesney she doesn't want Joseph to go on the school skiing trip, fearing for his safety after losing Paul.

Ronnie rumbles Debbie's plan for a surprise party to mark his 55th birthday - but his good mood falters when Kit arrives to question him and Ed. Jesse treats David, Sarah and Nick to lunch in the Rovers, where they quiz him on is finances. Nick asks Lauren how she found sleeping on the sofa of No 8 the other week and Jenny suggests to Chesney that Gemma might like to come back to work.

Bethany encounters a masked intruder upon her return home from hospital, Dee-Dee is overwhelmed during a meeting with Lauren's social worker, Nick and Leanne divide up their belongings, and Kit reckons Gemma has returned to work too soon.

An ambulance is called for Gail following a family row, and Chesney leaves Kirk in charge while he dashes to the airport. Kit finds Dee-Dee's behaviour suspicious, Max admits his feelings for Lauren, and Jesse fishes for a confession from David.

Jesse questions David's guilt over Gail's condition, Toyah makes amends to Sam, and Bethany flips when Daniel sees her stoma bag. Elsewhere, Damon informs Sarah that her family is in the clear, and Cassie shows off her new holiday outfit to Steve.

Lisa follows up an unexpected lead on Joel's murder, Jesse's announcement stuns the Platts, Dev refuses to pay Chesney's wages, Nick asks Toyah to be his manager, and Steve boosts Cassie's self-esteem after a bad date.

Betsy jumps to conclusions upon catching sight of Lisa's bruises, Aadi advises Dev to make a romantic gesture to Bernie, Adam voices concern about Ken's spending, Kit uses insider info to impress Daisy, and Ryan queries Carla's movements on the night of Joel's murder.

Lisa points the finger when a formal complaint is made against her, Dev witnesses an intense exchange between Mason and Liam, Ryan rumbles Kit's duplicity, and Billy learns of Bernie's intention to hold a screening party for Paul's ashes launch.

Daisy tackles Kit about stolen whisky, Tim and Sally suspect they have a mouse at number four, and Daniel reveals Bethany's struggles to her nurse. Summer arrives home to find a stranger waiting in the flat, and Lisa gives an account of her whereabouts when Joel was killed.

An emotional Billy chooses the worst moment to confess his sins, Bethany suffers a humiliation after venturing out of the flat, Dee-Dee keeps her distance from Lauren, Tim catches Mason red-handed, and David hides a secret from Shona.

Bernie finds a frozen and barely conscious Billy, Tim helps Mason to look for a place to spend the night, and Dee-Dee decides to hand herself in to the police.

Dee-Dee approaches Kit and admits to hitting Joel with a crowbar, Tim confronts Mason and his brothers, Gemma refuses to forgive Billy, and David pays Clayton a visit in prison.

Lisa tells Carla that she suspects Joel's murderer is trying to frame her, Mason's tip-off enables Sally and Tim to recover their stolen car, and Shona is upset to learn that Clayton is in hospital.

While Kit interviews his chief suspect, the true events of the night of Joel Deering's murder are finally revealed, but who did kill the psycho solicitor?

Dee-Dee confides a shocking secret to Sarah, Ken dispenses with Cassie's services, Betsy advises Mason to frame Tim, and Shona discovers an email from Clayton's prison.

Ken reinstates Cassie when he starts to feel under the weather, Carla encounters Lisa drowning her sorrows in the pub, and Tim and Sally are targeted by the Radcliffe brothers.

Ryan urges Carla to act on her feelings for Lisa, Steve spells out to Cassie that she's sacked, and a terrified Betsy is cornered by Logan and Matty. While getting dressed, Nick and Toyah fear they are about to be exposed when they hear Leanne approaching.

Betsy informs Mason of her deal with his brothers, Chesney fights back at a fellow motorist, Lauren worries for Frankie's future, and Carla interrupts a robbery at the factory

Matty riles Lisa while under interrogation, Leanne's kind gesture touches Toyah, Alya's return delights Yasmeen, David's lack of sympathy upsets Shona, and Chesney has another skirmish with a man in a van.

Leanne receives the news of her father's death, Matty accuses Lisa of harassment, Roy encourages Carla to build bridges, Adam invites Alya out to dinner, and Shona resolves to see Clayton in hospital.

Leanne loses her temper when faced with Rowan in court, Shona suspects David of visiting Clayton behind her back, Chesney finds his car tyres slashed, and Daisy is unimpressed by Kit's attitude on their first date.

Shona causes a scene outside the prison gates, Les's will reading leads to a surprising offer for his loved ones, Bethany lies to her stoma support group, and Leanne gets confirmation of Nick and Toyah's holiday plans.

Shona returns home after staying out all night, Debbie shows off her new car, and after Les's wake takes place in the Bistro, Leanne takes steps to sabotage Nick and Toyah's holiday. Adam recommends that Bethany and Sarah seek compensation from the Turkish clinic, and Gail and Jesse debate how to spend the proceeds of his house sale.

Tensions flare between Daniel and Debbie, Dee-Dee fails to show up to her scan, Shona attends a secret meeting in a hotel room, and Evelyn threatens Steve with legal action.

Gail and Jesse share a big announcement, Shona admits to Adam how she really broke her arm, and Evelyn dupes Steve into paying up. Meanwhile, Max unwittingly introduces Joel's parents to their grandson, and Kit warns Craig not to interfere in his investigation.

Max leaves Frankie alone with Gus and Anthea, Mason orders Dylan to meet him, Gail extends an olive branch to Eileen, Evelyn joins Alya at a law lecture, Daisy invites Kit to join her for a private drink, and David quizzes Shona about her ruined coat.

Daisy's concern arouses Shona's suspicion, the results of Frankie's blood tests upset Lauren, Lisa worries that Carla is ashamed of her, and Chesney feels pressured to accept a compensation settlement.

David returns home injured after the Radcliffes demand the stolen money, an argument erupts between Dee-Dee and Anthea, Lisa gets jealous of a client flirting with Carla, and Chesney plots his sweet revenge.

Frankie's diagnosis puts Dee-Dee in an impossible position, Daniel tells Daisy that Kit has another woman, Audrey struggles to share Gail's pre-wedding excitement, and Carla's staff catch Lisa in her dressing gown.

Toyah falls under suspicion of theft and fraud, Lauren considers whether to plead guilty or not, Lisa disapproves when Betsy brings Mason to dinner, Daniel and Bethany crash Kit and Daisy's date, and Audrey issues Gail with an ultimatum.

Audrey hopes that a last-minute revelation will stop Gail from leaving, Debbie feeds David's suspicions of Shona, and Leanne makes a serious allegation against Nick and Toyah.

It remains to be seen whether Gail will depart Weatherfield a married woman, Adam suffers a festive fall, and Daniel's proposal takes Bethany by surprise. Seasonal goodwill is in short supply for Nick, Toyah and Leanne.

Amy provides a vital clue when Nick seeks proof of Leanne setting him up, Ken and Cassie swap belated presents, and a newly confident Bethany retrieves her old clothes from Daisy.

David aims to settle a score with Kit, Toyah implores Nick to keep Leanne out of prison, Max tries to remain positive about Lauren's trial, Carla invites Lisa and Betsy to stay, and Ken responds to Cassie's financial admission.

As the year draws to a close, Audrey encourages David to put his family first, Roy advises Evelyn to take the law into her own hands, and Carla makes a midnight declaration to Lisa.