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Wednesday 18th August 2021

FIZ CAN’T ABANDON ALL HOPE Fiz and Tyrone deliver Hope to the police station. Evelyn acts as Hope’s appropriate adult as DS Abney gently questions her about the difference between right and wrong. Hope explains how she used the nail polish remover and the candle to set light to the cot but she never meant to harm anyone. Hope’s solicitor reveals she will be charged after admitting to starting the fire. Fiz and Tyrone reel to hear that she could face a trial.

DAISY GOES AFTER WHAT SHE WANTS Daisy collars Daniel and, in a bid to justify her Byron faux pas, pretends she’s always wanted to be an English teacher. Daniel drops off some teaching books for Daisy with Ryan in the Rovers. Ryan wonders why Daisy never mentioned to him her dream of being a teacher but told Daniel. Accusing him of jealousy, Daisy flounces out. As Adam changes a battery in Bertie’s toy, Daniel arrives to collect him. Sarah notices the old battery has vanished and, fearing Bertie swallowed it, Daniel scoops him up to take him to hospital. In the street, a passing Daisy offers to administer first aid, but Daniel barks at her to get out of the way and rushes off.

NICK STRUGGLES TO KEEP THE PEACE Nick admits to Leanne he’s concerned that she and Debbie will clash working together at the bistro. Affronted by his implied sexism, Leanne insists women can be professional. But will Nick be proved right?

ELSEWHERE Adam and Sarah mind Bertie for Daniel and take him for lunch in the bistro. Watching Adam effortlessly entertaining his cousin prompts Sarah to declare she’s willing to consider having a baby. Adam’s surprised and delighted. Aggie offers to help Sally with her parking campaign, but soon regrets it when Sally plonks a hefty pile of paperwork in front of her.

Wednesday 18th August 2021

TYRONE LANDS HIMSELF IN ANOTHER MESS In the Rovers, Alina’s upset to hear Jenny, Sally and Tim full of sympathy for Fiz and Tyrone over the Hope situation. Feeling sorry for herself, Alina orders a double gin and tonic. As tipsy Alina emerges from the Rovers, she’s hurt to see Fiz and Tyrone heading to No.9 laden with chips. Spotting her weaving about, Fiz sends Tyrone to see her home. Alina tells Tyrone she felt forgotten as he focused on Fiz and Hope. Tyrone regrets how things have worked out, saying he’d imagined they’d marry and raise a family. He’s stunned when Alina agrees to try again and get married. Tyrone realises he’s accidentally proposed.

DAISY REELS DANIEL IN Daniel informs Jenny that Bertie’s fine and his scare was a false alarm. When Jenny mentions how her son Tom’s death hit Daisy hard. Daniel apologises to Daisy for being rude and insensitive earlier. Revealing she took a first aid course after Tom’s death, Daisy admits Bertie’s scare brought back painful memories. Ryan tackles Daisy about their misunderstanding.

DEBBIE REINS IN LEANNE’S AMBITIONS. Debbie and Leanne take the fish supplier to task for trying to pull a fast one. As he departs with a flea in his ear, Nick reckons the women make a formidable team.

ELSEWHERE Brian advises Abi that her victim impact statement needs to focus on how Seb’s death has affected her. He asks her to describe her feelings so that he can write them down. Sally informs Aggie she’s arranged a meeting with the council about the parking problem.

Glenda Young

Novelist published by Headline