There are two massive storylines on Corrie at the moment. One is setting the internet alight, the other is a bit boring already. Carla and her former best buddy, Michelle remain at loggerheads. And it is a tad boring, to be honest.
Poor Rana, determined to be dutiful packs the car, so that she can fly to Pakistan and support her mother, as her aunt is Ill.
Kate sees her off, but something does not seem right. Mum barely remembers the hospital and she asks Rana to put her phone in the glove compartment. Thank god for Yasmeen who has her suspicions! This wonderful character has come into her own lately, and Shelley King plays her with so much compassion, understanding and empathy.
Meanwhile Michelle has found out Robert is using steroids. She is upset but because the messenger is Carla, she seems more angry about her old pal's recent transformation into Mrs Robinson from The Graduate. Particularly, as her latest daliance is with Ali, her son who was swapped at birth.
The 'Free Anna Windass' campaign is going great guns. Daniel, the part time Clark Kent -films supporters at the cafe and Eileen walks in to her name mentioned.
Michelle is still angry and when Robert prepares a hearts and flowers approach to being found out, she responds carefully, instead of falling for it. She has become a really moody character and I would love to see her have some fun again. I realise this story is important, I just feel she has had her fair share of misery.
Eileen helps the supporters by sending them to Phelan's yard and asks Nicola and Seb to move in with her. Eileen is relieved that she has Nicola's support. But with Phelan still alive, this ain't over yet.
Kate tells Rana that her ticket is one way. And soon it is clear she is being kidnapped and flown out to Pakistan on a one way ticket. Her brother is upset and ashamed of them. And Rana is rescued and taken back to the street. As I said early, thank heaven for Yasmeen.
Michelle listens to Robert but her world has been rocked now by three people she loves. All very emotive, but It is time there was some calm for Michelle. I know this is a soap but there is so much drama directed at her, It becomes stale really quickly.
Eileen is seen onto TV, as Daniel's Daily Planet style footage has been beamed onto the local news. And guess who is watching? Phelan, and he checks out of his heartbreak hotel, dead set on revenge!
A cracking episode tonight, as it had a great deal packed onto 30 minutes. The viewing figures are up and this storyline with Rana is important and it has more than online buzz. People who have had similar experiences can now talk about it.
Brilliant!
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