Dev’s love life, or lack of it, has always been a constant source of Corrie humour, drama, and life lessons. In his 20+ years, Devendra’s loins and lothario ways have seldom seen less action than in the last year or so. I think Julie Carp was his last relationship and she left the street years ago!
Anyway, aside from Sharon's subterfuge a few weeks back, Dev’s loins have laid pretty much dormant. This past week however has seen the shopkeeper spend more time with his loud-mouthed employee, Bernie. Also a parent of twins, I wonder if that is the only thing they have in common, or could romance bring these comedy characters together and a new love life for Devendra?
Tonight, Dev and Bernie find themselves at The Bistro on a ‘date’ having been thrown together following a wind-up from Adi. Evelyn is as caustic as ever and the fake news fools neither of them. However, as the wine flows, the fake couple bond, sharing horror stories of past relationships. Having decided to head back to Dev’s for more wine (a ruse to wind up Adi even further) the joke seems to be on them as we soon learn some afternoon delight has occurred. Later, Dev tells Bernie that them sleeping together was a mistake, which Bernie handles badly, until a repeat performance later in the day! Meanwhile, Asha and Nina talk about the attack, and Nina blames herself, feeling undue guilt for Seb’s murder. She doesn't mourn her goth image but it’s clear she’s missing Seb.
Talking of which, Tyrone and Alina’s dubious coupling is wearing thin on Emma. Alina’s massive couple picture of the two of them screams ‘bunny boiler’ to me, so I imagine this story still has much leverage. The amorous couple is causing sleep deprivation for Emma, but that’s the least of her worries when a staff meeting at The Rovers Return reveals the news of the pub's proposed sale. Is this the end of an era, a massive change coming to the street, or will Rita buy it for Jenny? I’d guess the latter but interested to see what happens next!
Meanwhile, Hope is playing up again and gets picked up from school by Alina, what with Fiz being in the pub with her phone off! Seeing Ronnie’s flash car leave the garage, the little tyke deliberately decides to step out into the path of the vehicle. Hope is unharmed luckily, but the damage to her parents' relationship is exactly what she would have wanted. The adults argue and Alina is immediately banned for having any access to the girls.
Battle lines have been drawn now, and Fiz consults Adam for legal advice. Deterring Fiz from taking legal action, she decides to ban Tyrone from seeing the girls too. Evelyn sides with Fiz and talks some sense, of course. Ty takes nothing lying down and grabs cash from a joint account for a lawyer?
I don't know about battle lines being drawn. It looks like an all-out war!
Elsewhere in tonight’s episodes; Maria tells Fiz that Peter’s transplant was a success. Carla asks for more time off from Underworld, only for Sarah to sack her! Carol goes back to Daisy for more Double Glammy stock and Sean is not impressed. Daisy uses a charm offensive and coaxes him into agreeing to use Carol as a rep.
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