Erica Holroyd Erica Holroyd was a friend of Liz McDonald who arrived in Weatherfield in December 2014 to visit with her mother and catch up with Liz over the holidays . Erica was employed by Liz when she ran a bar in Spain and after Erica had fallen on hard times - having walked out on a violet partner in just the clothes she stood in - worked hard for board and wages until she got back on her feet again . The pair were frequently there to pick up the pieces for each other and without hesitation , Liz allowed Erica to stay at the Rovers for the duration of her visit . Venturing into Just Nick ' s before setting off to see her mother in Preston , Erica grew impatient at the length of time she had to wait to be served , helped herself to a glass of wine and left the money on the bar but she was soon caught by Gail McIntyre who then ordered her son ( and bistro ' s proprietor ) Nick Tilsley to throw her out , but he refused . Gail herself then walked out as a matter of principle and a guilty Erica offered to take over Gail ' s duties for the evening . Erica gave Nick her phone number and the pair quickly hooked up , spending most of their time together . However as he spent more and more time away the bistro , supervisor Steph Britton was left holding the fort and unable to cope , Steph asked Nick ' s ex - wife Leanne to help out . It was at Erica ' s suggestion however that Nick asked Leanne to return to work at the bistro full - time . Having made preparations to fly back to Spain , Erica was put - out to receive a phone call from her brother informing her that her mother had suffered a fall and because doctors believed that she wouldn ' t be back on her feet for months , Erica cancelled her flight and hastily made arrangements to go to Preston to look after her . Both she and Nick now mistakenly thought that the other wanted to take the relationship further , but as she prepared to leave , Erica found out from Leanne that this wasn ' t the case . A mischievous Erica then declared her deep feelings for Nick but neither she or Leanne could keep a straight face and they finally parted as good friends . Erica made another brief visit to Preston and Weatherfield in March 2015 . She turned up at the bistro again in May , informing Nick that she was seven weeks pregnant , but didn ' t know whether or not to keep the baby . After a short period of reflection , she decided to go ahead with the pregnancy and Nick agreed to contribute financially though they mutually agreed not to be a burden to one another . Nevertheless they continued to remain friends although Gail was not one bit happy at the news and others were amused at such an unusual arrangement . Leanne in particular felt that Carla Connor , who had started to develop a friendship with Nick , should watch out in case her place in his life was taken . Erica provided a source of comfort to Liz after learning of partner Tony Stewart ' s affair with Tracy Barlow and their plot to oust her from the Rovers . After coming to terms with the news of Erica ' s pregnancy , Nick was thrilled at the thought of finally becoming a dad and insisted on becoming a proper couple , which she agreed to . When Erica tragically lost the baby she planned to split up with Nick as she felt that the baby was only reason he was with her . Nick , feeling bad for her , wanted them to remain together but when it became clear that Nick was truly in love with Carla , they agreed to go their own ways and separated on good terms . Quotes . " Michelle Connor ? " ( First line to Eva Price )