Ken (William Roache) tries to pluck up the courage to see Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride). Arriving on the street he sees her with Eileen (Sue Cleaver) happily on route to the Rovers. A despondent Ken returns to the flat and tries to talk to Daniel (Dominic Holmes) but he isn't responsive. Daniel who is with his friend Sam is too ashamed to tell him that Ken is his dad. Ken takes comfort in Denise and explains to her about how much fun Deirdre seemed to be having without him. Denise tells him she wishes she appreciated Ken when they were together and tries to kiss him. How will a vulnerable Ken react?Meanwhile, Michelle (Kym Ryder) and Liam (Rob James Collier) discuss the funeral arrangements for Paul. Janice (Vicky Entwistle) tries to comfort a miserable Leanne (Jane Danson) and takes her to the café for some food. But when they walk in on Kelly (Tupele Dorgu) gossiping about Leanne, Janice is furious and slaps Kelly across the face. A vicious catfight ensues which is broken up by Steve (Simon Gregson) and Lloyd (Craig Charles). Will Leanne admit to the rumours and gossip?Elsewehere, Jerry (Michael Starke) grows fond of Eileen, and Gail (Helen Worth) pesters David (Jack P Shepherd) to revise for his French exam. But will her pleas fall on deaf ears?

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