your one stop update on what happened last week on Canada's Coronation Street...
First there was the Chicago Seven, now there's the Weatherfield One (i.e. Roy Cropper).
Oh, come on, D.C. Swain! How could you think Roy had anything to do with Lauren's disappearance (and possible death)? Who else is on your suspect list? Mother Teresa? St. Francis of Assisi?
If only Stephen Reid were still around. They could pin the blame on the Canadian serial killer.
But the Weatherfield police seem to be fixated on Roy as the number one suspect because he had a connection with Lauren (ex-employer) and cleaned her flat (at the request of Evelyn). Another suspect was Daniel Osborne (thanks to Max who gave the coppers a bum steer), but he was ruled out. However Daniel is now suspended from his job because the police interviewed him (thanks again to Max for snitching to Daniel's school).
Now poor Roy is facing social media harassment as punters and lowlifes target him for abuse. A couple of boneheads even showed up at the caf to rough him up (but were thwarted by Carla). Roy's stubborn streak has made things worse as he insisted on going to the bat habitat site with shovels (suspicious according to Swain) and then to the vigil for Lauren where he made an impromptu speech (recorded and posted on social media) and then the caf was vandalized.
All this has caused Nina a lot of stress and worry. Roy finally realizes this and agrees to lie low during the police investigation.
Gemma is now convinced that sending Joseph to the posh Oakhill school is not a bad idea even though Glam Gran Linda is footing the bill and flaunting her largess.
Meanwhile, over at Rev. Billy's, Paul is definitely declining and now his speech seems to be affected by the progression of MND.
Over at Barlow Central, Steve makes a very public announcement about Tommy O's imminent departure to Spain (for a football coaching job). Tracy is blindsided by the news and sharply breaks off her relationship with Tommy and gives him his marching orders. Olé!
Steve aloso tells Tim that he's ready to re-enter the dating scene (quick! Switch off your Tinder).
Young Dylan has his day in court and pleads guilty to charges associated with carrying a zombie knife. He receives a sentence of community service and afterwards is surprised to find his Mum (Violet) waiting for him at Eileen's house. Needless to say, Violet is not pleased with recent events and decides to take Dylan back to London. Sean is in bits but tearfully accepts her decision.
And now for some lines from the week that was:
Chesney reveals the Oakhill motto to Joseph:
"Dream it, believe it, achieve it"
(that inspired Rosie Webster to become a brand ambassador for booze)
Tracy re: Tommy O's profound posts on social media:
"He loves a porn star martini"
(I'm assuming that's a martini served by a porn star?)
Steve relishes the chance to tell Tracy about Tommy's move to Spain:
"Adios Signor Orpington!"
(vaya con cleats)
Stu asks Eliza about the beverage he served:
"How was the lassi?"
(Can't say. Haven't seen that dog lately)
Daniel to Ken re: Max:
"That kid wants to destroy me"
(and he's doing a pretty good job)
David to Nick re: his perpetual pained expression:
"You might want to do something about your miserable mush"
(maybe he's constipated?)
Tommy to Tracy:
"You and me, it was just about the sex?"
(mainly)
Roy explains that his digging activity was linked to preserving bat habitat:
"It's the home of the soprano pipistrelle"
(elementary, my dear Swain)
Tim assesses Steve's pre-dating appearance:
"Give your ears a bit of a trim"
(you might need some garden shears... just saying)
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Well, fellow Cropper comrades, so ends another week and Roy is suffering the slings and arrows of a misguided line of police inquiry and a barrage of social media harassment. Hopefully, D.C. Swain will soon find some clues that lead her to determine what really happened to Lauren, and Roy will finally be vindicated. Thanks for the pleasure of your company here at the Hip. Have a great week!
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