Tracy (Kate Ford) returns from her pre-trial preparations with her barrister furious that he's interrogated her about the murder and won't tell her exactly what to say in court. As Tracy moans to her mother about the barrister warning her not to 'perform' in court, Deirdre's (Anne Kirkbride) doubts about Tracy's story intensify and she decides to confide her fears in Ken (William Roache). Will Deirdre turn a blind eye and try and disregard her suspicions or will she seek out the truth? Meanwhile, at Underworld, Liam (Rob James-Collier) and Carla (Alison King) are anxious that they still haven't heard from Paul (Sean Gallagher). In a bid to get him to return Liam leaves a message on his answer phone telling him that he's told Carla about his involvement in Dean's death, but as time goes on Carla becomes more and more concerned that Paul's disappearance might be more serious than they realise. Over in the Rovers, Liz (Beverley Callard) is disappointed when Vernon (Ian Reddington) rejects her offer of a romantic meal. So when Derek (David Houslow) makes a surprise visit to the pub she's flattered and agrees to let him take her out for a drink that evening! Liz gets all dolled up for her date with the charming delivery man, but just as they're about to leave Vernon unexpectedly arrives back to take her out!

Poor Derek is left feeling deflated as Liz instantly drops him to go out with Vernon!

Also, Peter (Chris Gascoyne) tries his hardest to win over Maria (Samia Smith), but will she dare to get involved with a Barlow?

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