Coronation Street Catch Up: the castoffs from a serial killer edition

 your one stop update on what happened last week on Canada's Coronation Street...

Hey Detective Swain! 

How about hauling Stephen's ex-wife (Gabrielle) down to the police station for a little chat? Maybe she could shed some light on Stephen's evil activities and tell us all about Stevie's fake consulting company (Seagull?)

So far the police investigation into Stephen Reid seems to consist of harassing poor, naive Michael and accusing Peter Barlow of murder (after Stephen was hit by Peter's taxi). 

Michael gets fired from Underworld. Adding to his woes is the fact that he's quizzed about his possible collaboration with Stephen in defrauding the factory (he was conned into giving Stephen his employee authorization code which Stevie used to drain the cash out of Underworld). Michael is, of course, innocent but it doesn't help his case when the cops discover 6,000 pounds (in cash) in his briefcase.

The explanation?

Ed won a big bet and hid the cash in Michael's briefcase. Why? Well, he doesn't want people finding out that he's been gambling (since he has a gambling addiction). Brother Ronnie discovers the truth and warns Ed about the consequences of his actions. Ed swears that it was a one-time bet.  

Dee Dee's boyfriend, Joel, seems to be very (one might say "suspiciously") helpful as he assists in getting Michael released by the cops and finds an investor who may be willing to invest in Ed and Ronnie's business. Hmm.

The fallout from Stephen's death continues in other ways.

Tim is suffering from PTSD after his traumatic encounter with Stephen in which he was assaulted, stuffed in the boot of a car, and went missing for two days. Although Tim is pretending that he's okay, he is clearly suffering but, so far, Sally and Elaine are simply perplexed by his erratic behaviour.

Then there's Audrey who is grieving and wants George Shuttleworth to handle the funeral arrangements for her son. George, at first, declines fearing reaction from the locals but has a change of heart and accepts to take on the unenviable assignment.

Lauren succeeds in blackmailing Ryan and Daisy after twigging to their illicit legover. But what does Lauren intend to do with the cash? She appears to be under duress. Meanwhile Daisy is irked, not only by the blackmail, but also by the fact that Daniel has volunteered to tutor Lauren so she can pass her exams.  

Over at the Bistro, Sam informs Nick that he'd like to reserve a table for two as he's decided to make a fresh start with Hope.

And now for some lines from the week that was:

Ryan speaks to his online audience as he ends his video posts:
"There's not enough likes in the world to make you like yourself"
(words of wisdom)

Lauren to Daisy after deducing that 'brainstorming' = 'legover':

"Must have been some brainstorming session you had because your top's inside out"

(it's the new fashion - I hear people are also wearing their underwear on the outside)

 

David to Gail re: Stephen's belongings:

"Are people going to really want castoffs from a serial killer?"

(depends on the serial killer)

Audrey to Jenny and Rita:

"My flesh and blood turned out to be the most evil killer"

(could happen to anyone)

Audrey tells George that his father agreed to handle the burial of a previous serial killer:

"He organized a funeral for Richard Hillman"

(so... it's like a family tradition?)

Daisy to Lauren:

"I am not going to be blackmailed by some worthless, snotty-nosed brat"

(who would you like to be blackmailed by?)

 

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Well, cobble colleagues, so ends another week and the fallout from Stephen Reid continues. I hope Carla succeeds in rescuing Underworld after Stephen drained the money out of the company. Maybe the cash can be recuperated and restored to the factory? I guess we'll find out. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great week.