1 hour episode at 8pmBecky's Christmas goes up in smoke. At the Barlows Tracy fears this may be her last Christmas with Steve but assuring her that he loves her, and the only person he blames for their loss of their babies is Becky, he reveals he has a surprise present for her. After telling Stella he's putting the Rovers up for sale, and giving her first refusal, Steve delights Tracy by revealing he's bought Lloyd's house so they can live together as a family. Pulling out an engagement ring Steve proposes to Tracy. In contrast Becky's alone in her flat when Kylie calls to invite her to the Platts. Feeling out of place Becky lies that she's going to the Croppers and leaves. Outside she bumps into Steve and is devastated to hear that he's asked Tracy to marry him. Back at the flat Becky drinks destructively while burning photos of her and Steve. Falling asleep drunk she has no idea the embers are still alight and as the fire takes hold Nick, who's gone to the Croppers to check on Becky, sees smoke coming from the flat. He kicks the door down as an ambulance is called but will Nick reach Becky in time?
All Peter’s Christmases come at once. Carla's thrilled when she opens the necklace from Peter. Meanwhile as Leanne shows off the new mobile Peter bought her Stella's perturbed, assuming the necklace was for Leanne. Unaware he's under suspicion Peter sneaks off to the factory to see Carla where he gets more than a kiss under the mistletoe!
Kylie takes charge of the Platts’ Christmas. As the Platts celebrate David's 21st birthday Kylie prepares a surprisingly good dinner. But when they're interrupted by news that Becky's flat is on fire it looks like her best efforts will be ruined.
Elsewhere Chesney and Katy are smitten as they bring Jospeh home. When Will asks Izzy to move their relationship to the next stage she turns him down. Watching on will Gary take his cue to win Izzy back? Eileen spends Christmas home alone so when Paul offers to bring Lesley to the pub for a drink will she feel some festive cheer? Sylvia arrives back from her cruise on a high after a holiday romance.
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