Vernon's (Ian Reddington) determined to celebrate his engagement in style and taps Steve (Simon Gregson) up for a loan so he can take Liz (Beverley Callard) for a romantic meal. Liz is hopeful that their impending nuptials will provide Vernon with the incentive to behave but getting carried away with the occasion Vernon has far too much to drink in the day and is out cold on the sofa by the time he's supposed to meet Liz. Stood up at the restaurant Liz decides to make the most of the night and calls Derek (David Hounslow) to join her. As the evening goes on the pair enjoy each other's company and as it comes to a close Derek moves in for a kiss. Will Liz respond?At the Grimshaws Eileen's (Sue Cleaver) determined to carry on as normal but Jason's (Ryan Thomas) made up his mind not to keep baby Holly. Eileen refuses to listen though and when Emma (Stephanie Waring) turns up saying she's come to take her baby home a tussle ensues on the doorstep. Eileen's determined not to let Holly go but Jason's washed his hands of her and his sympathy now lies with Emma. Is Eileen about to lose Holly? Elsewhere Peter's (Chris Gascoyne) planning to head off back to Portsmouth but what are his intentions towards Maria (Samia Smith)? She presumes they'll be continuing with a long distance relationship but it seems Peter's not so keen as he tries to dodge the subject. Adam (Sam Robertson) meanwhile tells Ken (William Roache) that Peter has offered him a job in Portsmouth. And Carla (Alison King) persuades her girls to work through the night at the factory to finish her order.

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