Rain Maki

Ned Porteous as Rain

Alex Evans (2014)

Alice Sandwich (2014)

Jennifer Lloyd (2022-23)

Ben Thompson as Rain

Rain Maki (aka PC Mark Waters) is the son of Alex Mason and Saki Maki, and the brother of Alison Maki. He appeared from January 2009 until August 2010, then returned from June 2011 until December 2012. He returned from March 2014 to August 2014, and returned for two episodes in December 2014. He returned in May 2021, under the name PC Mark Waters. He was played by Ben Thompson from 2009-14, and by Ned Porteous from 2021.

## Storylines

Rain is first seen in January 2009, when he is walking home with Nick Evans. A van pulls up and takes him in. Nick goes to his house, and Rain's mother Alex Mason tells them that it was his father, Saki who picked him up, and at that moment Saki and Rain return home. Nick and Rain become good friends after this. In August 2009, Rain invites Nick over to his house, at a time when Alex and Saki aren't there. Rain and Nick are sitting in Rain's bedroom, when Alex and Saki return home. They aren't pleased, and despite Alex saying it doesn't matter, Saki is very cross, and walks out, taking his daughter Alison with him. Alex is upset at this, and continually blames Rain for it. He moves out, and moves in with Mrs Celery, along with Nick, who has also left home. They are joined by Vicky, Fiona, Rosemary, Rebecca, Maria, Nita and Ilfracwm. In February 2010, Nick, Nita and Amii are locked in a shed, and Vicky, Fiona and Rain go to look for them. Rain is kidnapped by Wallace Bumf, who escapes a week later. In August 2010, Rain is involved in a bus crash, and doesn't recover and return home for ten months. In June 2011, Rain returns, and moves back in with his mother. In August 2012, Rain starts a relationship with Popel Varley. In December 2012, Alex throws Rain out after she finds drugs in the house. In March 2014, Rain returns, now off drugs. However, he is a very troubled person. He is blank when he hears of his aunt, Nicola's death. In May 2014, Rain starts picking fights with former best friend Nick, and ends up punching them. Rain then starts a relationship with Katy Gale, Nick's ex, and attacks her. Katy is so upset she moves away with her family. He then starts brief relationships with Alex Evans and Alice Sandwich, both also Nick's exes, just to get at Nick. Alex confronts her son and tells him to sort himself out. Rain pushes her violently to the ground and walks out, stealing money as he goes. In December 2014, Rain appears on Alex's doorstep, furious, and says how much he hates Alex for ruining his life, and starts smashing up the front room of No.2 with a crowbar. Alex knocks him out, and runs out of the house. Alex, now joined by Nick, Alex E and Alice, try to phone to police, however now Rain wakes up and runs out of the house, and throws a rock through the glass of No.2's front window, then climbs in Alex's car and drives at Alex M, Nick, Alex e and Alice, in an attempt to run them over. He misses them all, and drives into the brick wall at the end of the road, which collapses on top of him. Alex M and Nick rush to help, however the car bursts into flames, confirming his death. Despite everything, Alex is devastated.

7 years later, a policeman named PC Mark Waters is shown at the police station. In December 2021, he is called to No.2 Hole Street, where Joseph Andrews has been killed. He tells Alex and Ken Overview that he died of a brain hemorrhage, then says "Hello Mum" to Alex, revealing himself to be Rain. He explains that he escaped from the burning car, got help for his drug addiction and became a police officer. In August 2022, Rain kisses Jennifer Lloyd. In February 2023, Rain is horrified when Jennifer is shot and killed by an unknown assailant. At her funeral, he nearly comes to blows with Jamie Lloyd. Later, Lulu returns, casually bumping into Rain and telling him that she killed Leigh and Jennifer. Rain is distraught and angry, and whilst in his police car sees Lulu crossing the road, and tries to run her over, however hits Tom Anderson, who later dies of his injuries. In September 2023, he puts Debbie Watts in a safe house, however a few weeks later she is killed by Ryan Barker. He is later fired as a result. This makes Rain's depression's worse, and he later turns back to drugs. He also befriends Danielle Hayes at this point. In November 2023, Rain has a hallucination about Lulu killing Jennifer, and drives into The Tumpetty, thinking Lulu is there. As a result, Danielle is seriously injured and Ken Overview dies. Danielle later wakes up. Rain later tells Alex the truth, and is thrown out. Rain then moves in with Danielle & Tegan. However, when Danielle finds out that Rain has been using drugs in Danielle's flat, worried that Tegan, who used to take drugs, will start using again, and is kicked out. He then spends a night at Franco Marino's cafe, however is also kicked out for stealing money for drugs. He later spends the night at Jade's, after promising not to take any drugs. After Jade seemingly finds no drugs on him, Rain later lets a packet of drugs fall out of his pocket. This is found by Jade's son Bobby the following day, and Jade throws him out. He then stays with Mrs Celery. On Christmas Day, Rain is not invited to Jade's Christmas party. His depression gets worse, and he climbs onto the roof of Mrs Celery's house. He is spotted by Ilfracwm & Robert, and is eventually talked down by Jade, Danielle & Mrs Celery.

## Background Info

Rain was first seen in January 2009, alongside his mother Alex (Alexandra Boyd, later Tanya Franks), father Saki (Jimmi Harkishin) and younger sister Alison (unknown, now Millie Innes). Alex and Rain first appeared in a dream NJE had in early 2009. Rain was a popular character in 2009 & 2010. In August 2010, Rain was axed, along with several others, when he was supposedly killed in a bus crash. However, it was later revealed he was alive. He returned in June 2011. In late 2012, it was announced that Rain had been axed, due to a drugs storyline on Coronation Street involving Ryan Connor (Ben Thompson's character on the program, albeit played by another actor at this stage). He left in December 2012. However, in late 2013, it was announced that Rain would be returning. Until his last episode, Rain had been shown as a protagonist, and a likeable character. However when Rain returned in March 2014, he was shown as a villain, who wanted revenge on Alex and Nick. He left again in August 2014, after 5 months, but returned for two episodes in December 2014, ending with him being killed off in a shock twist. Rain has been rarely referred to since, probably because of his later behaviour. He was mentioned in January 2021 when Amanda Mason (Jennifer Hennessey) asked how he was. Alex did not respond, indicating they don't talk about him. In May 2021, a policeman was introduced as a recurring character named PC Mark Waters, played by Ned Porteous. In December 2021, he was revealed to be Rain.