David's dalliances with danger are a more favourable and well worn Corrie leitmotif and it's obvious he crying out for Shona's return. The Hylda Baker estate (Hilda Ogden, surely) must be where the 'Dog and Gun' pub and Gemma's Mum are originally from as it's a tad dodgy! It's not long before David is running and jumping upon some chav car. We know David's history so it's hardly surprising. Who will rescue him from this latest dangerous behaviour? In the meantime, PC Craig spots David on the estate and gives him a word of advice. Later, David gives Gail a birthday card and it's a sniff of humour - I liked the sentiment. Gail does seem to be back on form now, and less like a comedic caricature of her previous incarnation?
Back at the hospital, Oliver’s seizures are alarming for Steve and Leanne and as Aggie Bailey is a nurse again, she’s also on hand to give the parents some guidance. Tim also gets gaslighted by Geoff when news of Yasmeen's bail refusal is divulged. Is it just me that's hoping he dies or do we want to see Alya bring him down and get him jailed? Taking Imran's advice with a pinch of salt, Alya divulges Geoff's crimes to loudmouth Sean, so she’s certainly not going the right way about it and also changes the locks at her grans home. Does this seem a little premature and a tad overcautious?
Cathy seems less worried about Yasmeen now and has quickly acquired a new friend in Bernie. Supposedly training Bernie in the art of kebab cuisine, the twosome drinks some cider and begin to bond. The shared common ground in Gemma seems to draw these to into friendship. I like this idea actually, Bernie hasn't integrated too much into the street yet?
With all tests completed for Oliver, epilepsy is muted as a possible cause for the fits but it doesn't look promising. Steve’s monologue before the episode ended was certainly foreshadowing.
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