IZZY FREAKS OUT OVER THE SURROGACY. It’s Katy’s eighteenth birthday and the day she and Chesney join Izzy and Gary go for their first appointment at the fertility clinic. Here Tess, the unit counsellor, challenges Izzy and Gary about Katy’s suitability as a surrogate. She points out that due to Katy’s age she may not be emotionally strong enough to deal with surrogacy. What if she wants to keep the baby? Gary wonders how this is possible. The baby would be theirs! Tess points out that the natural parents need to adopt the baby after birth. It’s up to the surrogate mother whether or not she gives consent to this. Izzy states she has confidence in Katy but she’s clearly shaken by what Tess has told them. Back at No 6 everyone’s preparing for Katy’s birthday bash. When the party is in full swing Gary notices Katy drinking and he suggests to Chesney that she shouldn’t be. Chesney snaps and a row escalates until Izzy makes an announcement that will leave Gary stunned.
TINA’S ATTEMPT TO BUILD BRIDGES FAILS. Kirsty and Tyrone arrive home with their little bundle of joy. Tina’s relieved when she finds out mother and child are well but when its clear she still bares a grudge against Kirsty Jason tells her he can’t believe he once felt sorry for her and Tommy. Now he reckons they’ve brought their bad luck on themselves for being so mean spirited. Tina doesn’t know how much she can take how ever much Tommy insists they’ve got each other. Tina insists they have to go round and see Tyrone and Kirsty. But how will Kirsty react when they arrive at No9 bearing gifts for the baby.
DEIRDRE IS SHOCKED BY TRACY’S LATEST FLING. Deirdre returns from her trip to see Bev to be greeted by Tracy coming downstairs with Ryan. She tackles Tracy. Why the hell is she going out with Michelle’s son of all people! Steve and Michelle arrive hoping that Deirdre’s sorted Tracy out. Instead they discover a cosy domestic scene. Over a dinner Ryan has charmed Deirdre. Is she already thinking of him as one of the family?
Elsewhere Gloria treats Stella to a spa day, reassuring her that she’ll be fine running the pub in her absence, but Sean is soon miffed by the changes Gloria makes.
Monday 10th September 2012 at 8.30pm
IZZY REACHES A HEARTBREAKING DECISION. Izzy tells everyone she can’t let Katy be her surrogate because she won’t let it tear her family apart. There’s no turning back. Her mind’s made up. Her party ruined, Katy feels dejected despite everyone assuring her Izzy’s decision isn’t about not trusting her. Later Gary’s emotions escalate when he tells Izzy that he should have been given the chance to have a say in her decision. Concerned about what she’s doing to him, Izzy tells Gary that he deserves the chance to have a family and her next decision leaves him reeling.
RITA COMES TO TINA’S AID. Tina and Tommy, stinging after their spat are faced with Jason. He can’t believe they went over to No 9 after everything Tina did to Kirsty. He tells them he has a move in date for Julie and Brian. He wants them out the flat. Tommy and Tina feel the pressure building and have a row. Tina flees from the flat and is found by Rita, crying on Maxine’s bench. Will Rita give her the solace she seeks or a healthy dose of tough love?
GLORIA PUSHES STELLA TO BREAKING POINT. With Stella out of the way, Gloria asks Karl to help behind the bar in the hope that it may impress Stella upon on her return. Not only that, but she continues to make changes, upsetting staff and customers alike. When Stella eventually returns, she kicks out Karl and rows with her mother. Gloria threatens to leave but Stella calls her bluff. Could this really be the last time Stella sees her mum?
Elsewhere Tracy is really starting to get to Michelle and Chesney comforts Katy following Izzy’s decision.
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