Episode 10119/20 (18th September 2020)

## Plot

Steve isn't ready to pin his hopes on an experimental treatment that Oliver may not be eligible for. He shares his qualms about Leanne's lies with Tracy. Leanne believes Nick is hiding his suffering from her. Craig tells Paul and Billy that CCTV footage shows Kel was alone when he fell into the canal. Daniel bumps into Nicky outside The Kabin and talks her into going for a drink with him. Toyah encourages Nick not to bottle up his feelings about Oliver. Sarah is stunned when Nick reveals the true reason for his odd behaviour of late. He tells her that Leanne can't know about Sam as it would destroy her. Paul clocks the look of relief on Billy's face and flies off the handle, accusing his boyfriend of thinking he could have killed Kel. Kevin and Jack return. Kevin is proud of Jack for winning two races. Debbie whisks Jack away so that Abi can tell Kevin about her morphine addiction. Abi puts it off until after lunch as she wants one last happy moment with Kevin before he dumps her. Sarah urges Nick not to miss any more of his son's life; Leanne may not react the way he expects. Tracy asks Dr Gaddas how reliable the doctors at Weatherfield General are. Dr Gaddas assures her they'll have explored every avenue before making their recommendation. Emma decides to raise money for Oliver's treatment but can't make up her mind between a dance-off or a sponsored silence. Kevin asks Abi what's going on when Peter nods her way at Speed Daal. Abi realises she can't put it off any longer and takes him home to tell him. Nick apologises to Leanne for holding back his emotions. Leanne is furious when Dr Gaddas passes on her sympathies over Oliver. She tells her the situation is far from hopeless. Abi comes clean to Kevin and immediately offers to move out. She's amazed when Kevin takes it well, promising to support her efforts to stay clean. Leanne has a go at Tracy for gossiping about Oliver. Tracy tells her that Steve is equally unconvinced about the clinic. Emma gets the Rovers' punters to decide the fundraiser by putting jars labelled "dance" and "silence" on the bar, with the customers using bottle caps to vote. The latter is far and away the most popular. Kirk sees Daniel with Nicky in the Rovers and alerts Beth. Leanne is persuaded to be honest with Dr Schmitz when Steve says they have to know if the treatment is worth putting Oliver through. They call the doctor back and admit that they downplayed the number of seizures. He tells them it doesn't matter at this stage. Kevin's disturbed when he hears Abi tell Debbie that the twins once got hold of class-A drugs she left lying around. Craig recognises Nicky from somewhere but can't place her. On Beth's orders, Kirk asks Daniel and Nicky if they're on a date. Nicky sees him off while admitting to being a prostitute. Kirk isn't sure if she's serious. Paul clears the air with Billy and apologises for going off on one. Billy tells him it's okay to grieve. Kevin begins to wonder if he did the right thing in standing by Abi.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Leanne Battersby - Jane Danson
* Abi Franklin - Sally Carman
* Peter Barlow - Chris Gascoyne *(10119 only)*
* Emma Brooker - Alexandra Mardell
* Tracy McDonald - Kate Ford
* Steve McDonald - Simon Gregson
* Toyah Battersby - Georgia Taylor *(10119 only)*
* Billy Mayhew - Daniel Brocklebank
* Paul Foreman - Peter Ash
* Craig Tinker - Colson Smith
* Daniel Osbourne - Rob Mallard
* Sarah Barlow - Tina O'Brien *(10119 only)*
* Nick Tilsley - Ben Price
* Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
* Debbie Webster - Sue Devaney
* Jenny Connor - Sally Ann Matthews *(10119 only)*
* Shona Platt - Julia Goulding *(10120 only)*
* David Platt - Jack P. Shepherd *(10120 only)*
* Kirk Sutherland - Andrew Whyment *(10120 only)*
* Oliver Battersby - Emmanuel & Jeremiah Cheetham *(Uncredited)*

### Guest cast

* Nicky Wheatley - Kimberly Hart-Simpson
* Dr Gaddas - Christine Mackie
* Dr Schmitz - Julian M Deuster *(10120 only, voice only)*

## Notes

* This was a one-hour episode made up of two production codes and transmitted at 7.30pm to enable a two-hour episode of *Vera* to be shown immediately afterwards. Both halves were written by Debbie Oates.
* Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this episode was made with social distancing rules being observed by both cast and production crew, even when they were playing family members or people who shared residences.
* Billy Mayhew tells Paul Foreman about the time he attacked Peter Barlow, referencing the events of Episode 9276 (16th October 2017).
* *TV Times* synopsis: Abi dreads Kevin's reaction to her confession; Tracy pushes Steve to confront Leanne; and Kirk believes that Nicky is Daniel's new girlfriend.
* Viewing Figures: First UK broadcast: 6,370,573 viewers (7th place).