AUDREY BROADCASTS. With Lewis still missing (having disappeared from the Eurostar on the way home) Audrey is persuaded by the police to go on local television in a plea to find Lewis. As the Street watch her pour her heart out gossip about Lewis’s dubious past and their turbulent relationship is rife. David meanwhile shares his doubts about the true nature of Lewis’s disappearance to Nick. Nick warns him not to air these when Audrey is in ear-shot. Later however he has a visitation at the Bistro from a mysterious stranger, alerted by the recent press coverage, who claims to be able to shed some light on Lewis’ whereabouts!
RYAN HAS A SHOCK FOR MICHELLE. Ryan tells Michelle that regardless of her feelings on the subject he’s having a baby with Tracy and they’re off to see a midwife to register the pregnancy. Later at the factory Michelle is at her wits end when she catches the factory girls gossiping about the complicated relationships between the Barlows and the McDonalds. Rob steps in to stop her blowing her top as Ryan and Tracy arrive. Tracy makes Ryan apologise for all they trouble they’ve caused. He then announces his plans to prevent any further acrimony occurring. And they’re far from what Michelle would have wanted to hear.
LLOYD AND MANDY FINALLY MAKE CONTACT WITH JENNA. Lloyd and Mandy have been getting on well despite not hearing from Jenna. While they’re sharing a moment reflecting on the past Jenna finally turns up having done some thinking. Will she agree to them all going out to dinner to talk things over?
Elsewhere Seeing how quiet the salon is Nick asks Kylie if she’d like a job at the Bistro instead. As David struggles to hide his annoyance will Kylie accept? Mary gears up for a Russian theme night in honour of Emily’s birthday and Gloria’s B&B guest has a nice surprise for her.
Coronation Street, Monday 15th October 2012 at 8.30pm
AUDREY IS CONFRONTED BY LEWIS’ PAST. Mysterious stranger Penny explains to Audrey that Lewis (or “Hugh” as he called himself to her) is a conman who she thought was her lover but ripped her off for thousands and did a runner. She spotted him on the Eurostar by chance and he fled. Audrey remains adamant that Lewis has changed and genuinely loves her. But later at Emily’s birthday bash in the café Audrey clocks Rita, Dennis and Norris questioning Gail. Sick of Norris’ probing Audrey finally admits she’s been a fool again, it looks like Lewis has scarpered once more. But as an emotional Audrey leaves she’s unaware she’s being watched from across the street.
STEVE BUILDS BRIDGES WITH TRACY AND RYAN. Steve and Michelle’s recent tiffs are forgotten when she tearfully tells him of Ryan and Tracy’s plans to move to Glasgow. Steve decides matters are now well and truly out of hand and heads to No 1 with Michelle to discuss the situation like adults. Tracy claims that all she wants is to be happy with Ryan. Steve, to Michelle’s horror, then says he thinks Ryan and Tracy should move into the flat with them. Will Michelle agree?
LLOYD’S GUTTED BY MANDY’S DECISION. Lloyd and Mandy are growing closer but the chance of any romance is ruined when Mandy gets upset realising Jenna’s not going to turn up for dinner.
Elsewhere Mary has another theme night success at the café at the expense of the Bistro and Gloria persuades Stella to go on holiday leaving her in charge of the Rovers.
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