Although things have calmed following Griff’s incarceration, the fallout from the bomb continues to feed several storylines tonight. Maria confirms the market will stay open until the 18th at least, despite the thwarted attack. Gary warns her of the council role (trolling, bombs, fake videos, protests ) but she remains committed to the job. Councillor Len tells her that (post-explosion) they are to record a TV interview for the local press.
As Max and David struggle with their father/son relationship following the bomb blast, Jacob’s storyline gives us the same, but from the opposite spectrum. Dodgy Dad / Son / emotional strain. Tonight, Damon pushes his son, in more ways than one, with the Bistro drugs delivery acting as emotional blackmail. He's got no choice and hides his unease in the Bistro kitchen as a night of business opens. With the police retirement party on the premises and a sniffer dog to boot, Jacob’s nerves start to get the better of him, and as he keeps an eye out for the delivery, his nerves come unstuck leading him to drop drinks on Craig!
Luckily, he manages to get the dodgy consignment out of the Bistro by feigning illness and heading home. Unfortunately, the drug dog sniffs out a scent in the Bistro kitchen anyway. Leanne is immediately suspicious of Jacob so she sends the police to his place. Back at his flat, Jacob manages to flush the gear down the toilet, before the sniffer dog and police visit them. Amy is shocked at seeing this unfold and probes her boyfriend, who denies all knowledge. Jacob then meets his Dad, who tells him it was a £50K stash - he either leaves Weatherfield or stays to face dark consequences.
On the other side of the spectrum, Max meets with Lauren again, who tells him she’s going to Devon and invites him to join her. He declines and tells David that he’s sticking around. At the market press jaunt, Len tells the interviewer that the open-door immigration policy isn't working, whilst Maria vows to keep Weatherfield woke. Gary tells Izzy about his worries.
Daisy’s wedding planning and freebie blagging lead her to an event at the Chariot Hotel with Glenda and Gemma in tow. Daniel still can't commit to a 2023 date with his new job starting but Daisy ignores his reluctance and attends anyway, hoping to book this in-demand DJ. At the gig, Daisy's dressed to kill, and still fuming with Daniel, she gets drunk and is soon charming the handsome DJ, before posting a selfie with him on her socials.
Later, after taking Summer for her diabetes check-up, Mike and Esther give her a lift back to Coronation Street. Leanne spots them together and tells Billy all about it, including that Mike tried to chat her up that night at the Bistro. Armed with some ammunition, Billy tells Summer this, which causes more friction between the father and daughter. Summer probes Mike about it, and he makes out it was just a joke, whilst Esther looks uncomfortable.
Elsewhere - Alya’s bomb-induced injuries inspire Dee-dee to bring her friend back into the solicitors, and Ryan is still evidently keen on pursuing his ex.
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More drug dealing on the Street, and this storyline has only just started. Enough already, didn't we just do this with Simon and Harvey? I'd say I hope this comes to a quick conclusion, but it looks like it's gonna drag on for ages. Might just be the storyline that finally stops me watching and give up on this show like so many others are.
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see forgotten or 'not seen for a while' characters - Debbie, Ryan and Izzy, who we haven't seen for months!
ReplyDeleteI hope Debbie isn't going to become one of those the background characters who pop up for a while and then disappear.
Unlike Ryan, who simply plods along (and Alex, who we hardly eve see) she's a fab character - make more of her!
I'd love to see her to buy Roy's cafe but keep Roy and all the staff on.
I really enjoyed the scene with debbie, glenda and gemma, made me laugh a lot, especially when glenda scored a crate.
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