Coronation Street Catch Up: the "David, where's my car?" edition

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

Exit Stephen Reid. Or, as we say in Canada, "RIP eh."

Oh sure, he killed a few people, ripped off his Mom, stole from his employer, and stuffed a guy into the boot of a taxi but, apart from that, he was an outstanding Canadian. 

He'll be missed by his fellow Canucks and one can only hope that George Shuttleworth (or more likely, Rest Easy) gives him a fitting send-off (i.e. Maple-glazed casket, 21 puck salute, beaver tails and bacon sarnies at the wake etc. etc.)

The death of Stephen follows a series of tense moments on the Street. Ol' Stevie tries to make a quick escape to Vietnam (I hear it's lovely this time of year), but is stymied at Liverpool Airport when he discovers his passport is missing (just wait till he tries using the ArriveCan app!!)

Anyhoo, ol' Steverino makes a quick return to the scene of the crimes and pops into the boarded-up Rovers where he encounters Sarah and Jenny. He knocks Sarah unconscious and then takes Jenny hostage, demanding to know what she did with his passport (hint: she hid it).

As the drama unfolds, Jenny learns the whole truth about Stephen and how he killed Leo as well as Leo's Dad, Teddy.  Stephen, as always, maintains that none of this was his fault (he also blames Audrey for not being a good mother). And, BTW, he's not sorry about killing Rufus.

The drama continues in the Street outside the Rovers where a terrified crowd (mostly Platts) watches in horror as Stephen threatens Jenny with a broken bottle and demands that David get his car so Steve can make a getaway.

After an impassioned plea from Audrey and Sarah, Stephen drops the bottle. At exactly the same time, Peter is driving along the Street, sees Stephen and accelerates to knock him down. Ambulances arrive but Stephen is dead at the scene.

Everyone on the Street is subsequently in shock especially Audrey who accuses Peter of killing her son. Detective Swain seems to agree and Peter is arrested and charged with murder. 

But what of poor Tim?

Sally and Elaine are racked with worry as Tim goes missing for a couple of days. Although badly injured, Tim manages to escape from the boot of his taxi (where Stephen had put him), wanders through the woods and finally manages to flag down a passing car. 

A little later, Tim is recovering in hospital and reunited with Sal and Elaine. Only then does he learn of Stephen's fate.

Elsewhere Ryan and Daisy make a powerful presentation at Daniel's juvie school. Ryan also reveals his steroid use to Daisy and he decides to end his short-lived, x-rated video career. Oh, and Dee Dee introduces her Dad to her new beau - although it's a bit awkward after the beau sees that Ed's credit card was declined at Roy's.

And now for a few lines from the week that was:

Audrey to the Platts:

"You're all acting like a pack of hyenas"

(what else is new?)

Jenny describes Stephen's main traits to Roy:

"Thief, liar, selfish criminal"

(and those are his good points!)

 

Stephen to Jenny:

"I have done terrible things"

(go on...)

Stephen mocks Michael's naivete:

"Give the man a goldfish"

(or maybe a kipper snapper?)

Stephen is impatient with David's delay:

"Where's David with that car?"

(next time call an Uber)

Audrey tries to explain Stephen's actions:

"He just got into a muddle"

(yes, a psycho killer muddle)

 

Detective Swain to Peter:

"I'm arresting you for the murder of Stephen Reid"

(but it's nothing personal)

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Well Canuck Colleagues, it looks like Coronation Street's most famous Canadian has finally come to an

ignominious end as he finds himself on the business end of a Street Cars taxi driven by Peter. In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Peter is then charged with murder. Will the charge stick? I guess we'll find out. Thanks so much for stopping by after a most exciting week of Corrie. Wonderful to have your company. Have a great week!