Phelan has scared the living daylights out of fans, in the previous episode, standing over Seb, and intimidating him. Will this young lad be the next victim? Phelan has him framed as Luke's killer, which is why he gave him the gun to hold. Poor Seb is frozen to the spot, and in walks Eileen. Phelan distracts her again! How many times can he do this?
Joseph hears his auntie Beth talking about Luke's murder and runs upstairs, upset. Chesney mentions Katie and you realise this character never got a proper send off. Meanwhile, where are Billy's hospital vistors? Barely anyone has turned up to see him.
Luke's vigil takes place, as friends prepare to say goodbye. Alya is broken, and Phelan has the gall to turn up. Zeedan says "Rest in peace, bro", as Phelan fakes his grief.
Maria advises Craig on relationships. Don't listen Craig! Two of her former partners are dead and some of the others were affairs, run for the hills, Craig!
Tracy Barlow shows a softer side and it is heartwarming to see. On the flip side, Phelan believes his own hype and refers to the racist thugs as "wicked."
Meanwhile Gemma and Henry strive to get over the 'L' word being used. Gemma truly does love him, but does he love her? What's his secret?
Seb sits with Phelan in the Rovers, and others arrive to grieve and gossip. Phelan watches like a hawk, when Seb says he is going to the toilet. The lad promptly legs it outta there.
Aud lights a candle, remember when she fancied our Luke? Tyrone and Kevin give out free drinks. Seb tells Eileen it was Pat and off he goes, bags packed. Will Eileen believe him? I bloody hope so! When Seb tried to explain, Eileen starts to doubt him, but as he runs off and says: "Watch your back", she starts to question herself.
Craig has no idea what Bethany's secret is, but those of us who have read spoilers do know. But, in case you don't - I am not going to type it here.
Phelan and Eileen have a conversation about Seb's disappearance. Eileen has finally realised why we have all been shouting at the TV for an age. Get out Eileen! Instead though, she has a cuppa. But her mind is working overtime and she is plotting something.
Ches has taken Joseph to scatter his mum's ashes, with the hope it will calm the poor boy down. Gemma comes over and says she will be attending the wedding. I hope that Sinead was not making soapy party favours.
Rana backtracks and tells Sophie to go for it with Kate. Tracy still looks upset but once she sees Daniel, she cannot resist winding him up re the wedding.
Anna has a vistor request. Eileen has finally woken up and smellled the mellow birds. At long last!
I know some are upset that Corrie feels a bit grim lately. But, this episode had momentum and fine performances and Phelan's time is clearly running out. What's not to like?
See ya next week, when we may not be mentioning Phelan any more. Stay tuned!
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