Maria and Aidan stare in horror at the bloodied scissors, wondering what to do. The police turn up with a search warrant so, thinking on his feet, Aidan shoves the scissors hard into his trouser pocket and makes a rapid exit, limping noticeably as he’s accidentally punctured his left testicle with them. He quickly disposes of them in the factory bin just as Tyrone approaches, asking after Maria.

Later, Aidan and Maria tell a shocked Eva about the scissors. Worried for Maria's safety, Eva insists Aidan must go and stay with her. But with the chemistry between the pair growing, has Eva just pushed her boyfriend into the arms (and legs) of Maria for a second time?

Meanwhile, having set the table for a romantic dinner with Gary, Norris pops out to buy some candles. At the same time, Sarah heads over to Nick's flat, intent on an evening of peace and quiet. Sarah lets herself in, but is taken aback to see the table set for two and a meal in the oven.

Gary arrives and together they assume Norris must have set them up and has given them his blessing. But with Norris hurrying back to the flat with his finishing touches, what will he find?

Elsewhere, in The Rovers, Freddie suggests a game of rummy but soon finds himself railroaded into playing strip poker with Phelan and Vinny.

Unwilling to stand by and watch Phelan phleece Phreddie, Michael pulls up a chair and joins the poker school. But when Michael wipes the floor with Phelan at poker and then insists on showing his old VHS of “The Best of Russ Abbott: Featuring Les Dennis” to him, Phelan is left fuming and determined to settle his score. Has Michael just made a dangerous new enemy? Hopefully.

Also today, Kevin calls to see Anna. Telling her that he loves her more than ‘Columbian Marching Powder’, he promises he'll help her every step of the way. Will this be enough reassurance for Anna?

Finally, Luke considers ramping up the passion with Tracy (really? ), while Yasmeen strangles Sonia as they clash over Sharif, dumping her body in Dev’s skip.