TENSIONS ERUPT AT JOSEPH’S CHRISTENING. Katy persuades Izzy that her offer to be a surrogate mum ridiculous and they should all book in to see Dr Carter. Carter tells them about the pitfalls and the cost of the IVF. Although Gary reckons they’ll find the money somehow this once again gives Izzy cause to question the idea. Later at the christening Owen, who spotted Gary earlier going in to Carter’s surgery, senses something’s up. He tackles Gary. Will Owen’s reaction to Katy’s offer lead to Joseph’s christening grinding to a halt?
TRACY LEAVES HOSPITAL AND LIGHTS THE BLUE TOUCH PAPER. Deirdre brings Tracy home. She puts on a brave front and claims she wants to go out. It’s clear she’s looking for an excuse to make her anger felt. And it arrives sooner than she hoped. Michelle, who’s blissfully unaware of the animosity, asks her how she is and swiftly regrets her show of concern.
EVA SETS UP KARL FOR A FALL. While Karl is in Rob’s offer Eva sabotages the order he’s about to deliver. When this results in a tirade of abuse from an irate customer Rob is fuming. Eva’s thrilled. She’s got a result. But will her scheme succeed in getting Karl the sack?
THE WINDASS/ARMSTRONG CLAN ARE IN TURMOIL. Owens anger reaches a new peak as Anna holds him back from planting Gary. Meanwhile Chesney’s stunned. This is the first he’s heard of Katy’s plans. The christening party is promptly cancelled. As Katy looks forlornly at the wasted buffet Izzy announces Owen’s reaction has helped her make her mind up. She wants to go ahead with the surrogacy. Katy’s thrilled but Chesney’s clearly concerned. He tells Katy that she should have talked the decision through with him first. Later after a talking to from Anna, Owen comes round to apologise for ruining the christening. Izzy won’t accept his apologies and what she has to tell him leaves him reeling.
MICHELLE STANDS HER GROUND OVER TRACY. After surviving her bashing from Tracy Michelle’s in no mood for Steve being weak. She tells him emphatically that they have to forget about the mother of his child. She’s not part of their future.
EVA’S PLAN GETS KARL THE SACK. Eva’s ecstatic when Rob tears a strip off Karl for the mucked up order and sacks him on the spot. As Karl leaves he knows it was Eva who set him up. He heads home dreading how Sunita will react to the news.
Elsewhere Kevin’s DIY at number 13 drives his new neighbour Paul up the wall.
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