Maria reveals that Aidan has got Caz an interview for a job at a local factory. A grateful Caz instinctively kisses her on the lips, but Maria is confused by the gesture.

At the same time, Kate is pleased when Aidan reveals that he's trying to find Caz a job to get rid of her. However, when Aidan's contact Vanessa interviews Caz and reveals that the job is based in Newcastle, Caz insists that she can't leave Weatherfield and turns down the offer.

As the day continues, Maria admits to Audrey and Sophie that Caz kissed her earlier. They fall about laughing, branding her 'a magnet for the gays'. However, Maria is mortified to find Caz has walked in and heard every word. Caz is humiliated and flees.

Not long afterwards, Maria tells Sophie that Caz has packed her bags and left. Fearing what she might do, Maria enlists reluctant Sophie to help search for her.

Meanwhile, Faye confides to Anna that she's written to Craig's dad in prison on his behalf. Anna is appalled and marches round to see Craig. Craig and Beth are furious to learn of Faye's interference and a row erupts, but they're interrupted when Sinead arrives with a letter for Craig. Craig tears it open and announces that his dad wants to see him. Beth is devastated by the news.

Elsewhere, Billy assures a sulky Todd that he'd like nothing more than to live together but it's just not possible. Later, as Billy and Todd join Sean's friends in The Rovers for a birthday drink, Billy gets a phone call from his bishop with some disturbing news.

Also today, Robert tasks Steph with overseeing a booking for a party of 20, while Sean is fed up on his 40th birthday.


Writer: Jayne Hollinson

Sophie and Maria track Caz down at a hostel. Maria persuades Caz to come home, then berates Aidan for tricking her about the Newcastle job. Maria also makes a dig about Aidan's honesty in front of Eva, leaving him unnerved.

Alone in the flat, Caz and Maria agree to forget about the kiss. Soon afterwards, Aidan tackles Maria about her earlier jibe in front of Eva. Maria agrees to drop it, but as Aidan warns her that Caz is trouble, she's clearly denying her burgeoning feelings for him.

Meanwhile, Beth forbids Craig from visiting his father, insisting that he's a liar and a criminal. Tim counsels Craig on the pros and cons of meeting his dad. Beth is relieved when Craig decides not to go, but he later has a change of heart and books a prison visit after all.

After drowning his sorrows in the Bistro, Craig returns to Number 4 and throws up on the carpet. It's the last straw for Sally who demands Craig and his rat move out.

Elsewhere, Billy reveals that the bishop has received a complaint about Todd staying at the vicarage. Eva comforts Billy, but can't help glancing over at Sean. Following her gaze, Billy cottons on to her suspicions.

Having heard from Eva about how Sean tried to sabotage Todd's hotel surprise, irate Billy accuses him of snitching to the bishop. Sean's protestations of innocence fall on deaf ears and he quickly blames Eva for ruining his birthday.

Also, Steph begs Sean for his birthday cake after forgetting to arrange one for the Bistro booking, but Robert is furious when she promises him a free meal in return.


Writer: Ben Tagoe