Welcome to Part one of tonight's inaugural Wednesday Corrie Double. A jam-packed wander down Weatherfield that involves Weddings, fountain catfights, trips down memory lane, and if I'm honest, one of the best episodes of 2017. Undoubtedly.
As tonight's episode begins, we are back at the posh hotel and Aidan has just discovered Eva's pregnancy lie, loudly declared by maniac Maria.
How Maria has the audacity is beyond me!. Anyway, as Aidan flees the scene and Eva chases Maria outside to the scenic hotel fountain, the factory family and assembled guests flow out, to watch the ensuing drama.
Over at the hospital, the worry and sheer fear of Rita's diagnosis leads to a wonderful monologue to Gemma, as she regales memories of some of Corrie's finest past characters.
Alec Gilroy (she could never trust), she never had as many men as Elsie Tanner and only now swaps cards with Mavis. Len is dearly departed, as are Fred, Alf, and Tina. Even the fact she never had a child, growing old is taking its toll on Rita. Is Coronation Street apart to part with one of its true legends?. Only time will tell, as the #SaveRita campaign continues and Gemma grabs holds of her surrogate Mum / Grandmother, us corrie fans certainly hold her dearly too.
Johnny and Jenny, however, have made a quick exit on motorbikes to make sure they make their nuptials. Will they or won't they, without Rita?.
As Eva rages towards Maria, (subtly placed next to the fountain) the blushing bride grabs the horrible hairdresser, and a classic corrie fight scene begins.
To repeat Tyrone's precious gem of wisdom 'don't wear a wedding dress if you're going to have a catfight in a an ornamental fountain'. Indeed my friend, indeed.
As the guests regale in the fountain fight, Jenny arrives and quickly pushes the troops back into the venue for the continuation of this classic corrie wedding.
Over at Weatherfield FM, Norris and Mary look to be winning the round the world trip,with a quick-fire quiz about cheese. When Norris's phone loudly rings.. who is calling the newsagent, is it urgent?. Will they win the worldwide trip and what is Colin up to?.
At The Rovers Return, Michelle finds out about Aidan having an affair and explodes. Once again, the moral code of Weathefield's women comes crumbling down. Michelle is comforted by weirdo Will (who we know has motives) and Steve remains bemused, sat sullenly at the bar. Wasn't he barred?.
Back at the posh hotel, a harpist dramatises 'Isn't she lovely' by Stevie Wonder and the radiantly stunning Jenny Bradley, is escorted down the aisle by Sally Webster. Is a reconciliation for these old warring friends, now on the cards?.
Upstairs at the hotel, a reconciliation is also courted between Eva and Aidan although heavy words and guilty consciences rain heavy for the warring couple. Will they get back together?. In haste, Eva quickly texts Adam (Baldwin) Barlow to try and thwart her recent nefarious doublings, is it too late for the couple to reunite?.
Norris answers his ringing phone, ultimately ending the farcical radio competition and heading toward the hospital, we discover Gemma has rang round Rita's nearest and dearest and arranged a visit. However, we are reminded that two people are missing. As Jenny and Johnny begin to exchange wonderful heartfelt vows (no YOU'RE crying) they realise that their favourite red head octogenarian is still in hospital. However, having a convenient wedding guest in Billy (the vicar) it seems Rita wont miss the wedding after all?.
Its no Wedding for Eve and Aidan though, and the honeymoon period that never was, is most definitely over. So let's think shall we, a false pregnancy or an actual affair? I know who's side I'm on.
Eager to prove her love for Aidan, Eva decides to 'shout' her love from the rooftops... almost literally.
Will Eva (literally) fall for Aidan, will weirdo Will take those pills himself, ending this tedious story line?.
Follow my pal @Glenn_Writes and found out, as he gives you his take on Wednesdays 8.30pm episode.
Anyway I'm back next week, I've just had a call from Gemma at Weatherfield General.
TARA!
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