(HOUR-LONG EPISODE)
TRACY’S NEWS ROCKS MICHELLE AND STEVE. After Tracy’s announcement Ryan is shell-shocked and admits that he’s scared to death at the thought of being a dad. Michelle tells Ryan that Tracy has done this to spite her and Steve and that he is too stupid to realise it. When Steve hears the news he storms over to see Tracy, dropping the bombshell on Ken and Deirdre. They’re stunned as Steve rails at Tracy. Is there nothing she won’t do to get back at him? Alone Steve begs Tracy to have a termination which he’ll pay for but she refuses. Ryan goes to see Tracy who turns on the waterworks, telling Ryan that Steve and Michelle tried to pay for her to get rid of the baby. Ryan’s appalled. Later in the pub Tracy makes sure everyone hears that she’s going to be the mother of Michelle’s grandchild. Before Michelle can launch herself at her, Ryan announces that he’s standing by Tracy and they’ll raise the baby together, whilst accusing Michelle of plotting behind his back to get rid of his child. Michelle denies all knowledge but Ryan is disbelieving. As Deirdre gives Tracy and Ryan her support, Steve tries to comfort a devastated Michelle but is in for a shock when she blames him for the whole ugly mess. As their future hangs in the balance it looks like Tracy’s wicked plan has finally paid off!
KYLIE HELPS WITH UNEXPECTED GUESTS AT THE BISTRO. Kylie’s grateful when Leanne takes Max out for the day and suggests to David that they make the most of their time alone. David just wants to chill but when Nick is run off his feet at the Bistro Gail, David and Kylie are roped into helping with a road hauliers’ wives lunch. Kylie’s surprised by how much she enjoys herself.
GLORIA’S PUB OF THE YEAR PLANS GATHER PACE. Gloria is flighty as the Rover’s first B&B guest arrives. Things go well until Stella arrives back earlier than expected and orders Gloria to get rid of the guest. Will her mother find a way to soften her heart?
Elsewhere it’s the Autumn Fayre at Bessie Street and Ken takes Deirdre with him seeing as Wendy will be there. It soon becomes clear seeing Wendy and Ken together will be harder for Deirdre to cope with than she thought. Also an anxious looking Audrey returns from her cruise without Lewis!
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