Denise (Denise Black) is very embarassed about the night before and cannot bear the awkwardness between her and Ken (William Roache). Ken tells her he is going to get back with Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride), he says his goodbyes and vows to stay in touch with Daniel. Meanwhile Deirdre goes out for a meal with the girls at which she toasts the single life and complains how Ken has left her for Denise. Ken comes home to an empty house. A tipsy Deidre returns to an emotional Ken. How will each react to seeing each other?The Connors are at an all time low as they prepare to go to Ireland for the funeral. Carla (Alison King) and Liam (Rob James Collier) wonder what possessions to put into Paul's (Sean Gallagher) coffin while Steve (Simon Gregson) tries to comfort Michelle (Kym Marsh) and Ryan (Ben Thompson). Will Steve go to Ireland with Michelle?Elsewhere, Jerry (Michael Starke) suggests Mel (Emma Edmondson) buys Grandad a pint to loosen his tongue about his past.
Gail (Helen Worth) remains adamant that David (Jack P Shepherd) will sit the rest of his exams.