So Weatherfield’s Charlie’s Angels is formed tonight. Liz,
Erica and Lloyd in the backroom at The Rovers discussing their past loves was
entertaining to a point, but felt a little contrived. We do learn that Lloyd misses Andrea despite
the theft of his prize record. He leaves her a voicemail.
There is no getting away from it – Carla’s guilt concerning
the fire, her desperation to escape that guilt by developing a serious gambling
habit, has ended in dreadful losses at the factory. She must have known in her
rational mind that this would happen, but has been putting off the fateful day.
She now has to face it full on.
The accounts are in a dreadful state. ‘Proper horror story
these accounts,’ comments Aidan. Saddened and a little at a loss, which is hard
for Carla, she confesses to Nick the truth concerning her finances. It is
impossible to over-estimate how hard this must be for Carla – a woman whose
financial independence she values more than most. It is also true that she is
proud of her business acumen and her tireless hard work and determination to
make Underworld work. She also feels some responsibility towards her staff, as
the wages are their livelihood. Sally tries to be helpful by making it seem
less serious than it actually is. She
says it’s not even a blip, but a blipette.’
Sally is wearing a new suit – she ‘likes to dress for success,’ and
tells Aidan, ‘I am second in command to the head honcho. If there’s anything
you need I am your go to girl.’
Reality hits when Carla is doing a tour of the factory with
Aidan, to let him see what’s what. A man turns up to repossess her car. Aidan
is visibly shocked to learn of the rotten state of Carla’s financial problems. He
decides, for now to head off.
Nick becomes annoyed
with Carla. He tells her to stop indulging in self-pity and to get herself
together. He also mentioned her responsibility to her employees. Carla
dismisses his concern by saying, ‘They backed the wrong horse.’ But we know
that she doesn’t really feel as dismissive.
Still, in the bistro Nick does his best to persuade Aidan
that if he helps Carla they will be able to make Underworld a success once
more. Aidan makes an interesting comment on Carla. ‘She loved a scrap, back in
the day. It’s as if she has no fight left in her.’
Soon Aidan and Carla reach a deal – and of her workforce she
says they are ‘extremely skilled, too gobby for their own good, but they can’t
half stitch knickers.’ I just wish the workforce
could have heard her.
Gail and David are convinced that it is the right thing to
do for Max to go to the police and tell them what he saw regarding Jason being
beaten up. Kylie is less sure that it is a good idea, afraid that Max will be
traumatised further, but she soon agrees that he should do it. Max plays a
blinder.
Callum, who believes that he can wrap Bethany around his little
finger is alarmed when she says she will not provide an alibi for him
concerning the assault on Jason. He is angry with her and quite frightening
too. He heads off to see Sarah, in The Rovers, and slips something into her
drink. Callum is really showing his true
colours now. He employs his faithful puppy, Gemma to get Bethany into the car,
saying that she needs Bethany to help her. Once ‘captured’ Gemma tells Bethany
that Callum wants her to say that she was with Callum and Gemma at the time
Jason was beaten up. Bethany refuses. Then, Gemma shows Bethany a video of
Sarah completely out of it, which terrifies Bethany. Bethany does as Callum and
Gemma ask.
On returning home, the Platts are semi-celebrating, certain
that Max’s testimony will land Callum in jail. Kylie utters a word of caution.
‘Don’t get carried away, Callum’s not behind bars yet.’ Sarah says, ‘It’s over, we’re done.’ Gail even
considers cracking open the Twiglets. Little do they know what Bethany has
done.
Eileen and Tony are keeping a vigil at Jason’s bedside.
Eileen is making a deal with God, as we all might be tempted to do in a similar
situation, whether atheist or believer. She promises she will be kinder, less
sarcastic – in fact she would give anything. It was heartwarming to see Tony
and Eileen hug and heartbreaking to see Jason lying there.
It’s worrying times for Tyrone and Fiz. The doctor informs
them that Hope has a lump in her abdomen and will need a scan to find out what
it is. The doctor tells then that in 9 out of 10 cases the lump is nothing
serious. Tyrone confides in Kevin who is kind and understanding.
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