Ryan (Ben Thompson) is furious when he discovers everyone except him knew about Nick and storms out once again leaving Michelle (Kym Ryder) in turmoil. Later when Alexs mum, Wendy (Jane Slavin) walks into the Rovers, Michelles angry until Wendy reveals she had no idea Nick was trying to find Ryan, theyve separated over it and she understands why Michelles so upset. She admits that shes been burying her own head in the sand and never wanted to open this can of worms and makes it clear she doesn't want Alex to find out . However, when Ryan doesnt come home Michelle panics - he was such an emotional wreck when he left and he's not answering his phone. As the weight of the situation sinks in, Liam (Rob James-Collier) calls the police while terrified Michelle breaks down. Will Ryan turn up? As Jack (William Tarmey) and Vera (Elizabeth Dawn) clear out the last of their belongings ready for the move to Blackpool, the reality that they are leaving sinks in. When Vera tells Molly (Vicky Binns) and Tyrone (Alan Halsall) that she's leaving them all her furniture, Tyrone's delighted while Molly's gutted as her hopes of a revamp are dashed. Vera questions whether theyre sure theyre making the right decision and Jack admits hes going to miss the street but its changed a lot over the years. As they make plans to go to Blackpool tomorrow to measure up the new house, they announce to Molly, Tyrone and Paul (Tom Hudson) that they're leaving the street in six weeks. What will Coronation Street be like without Jack and Vera? Feeling threatened by Carla (Alison King), Maria (Samia Smith) tries to persuade Liam (Rob James-Collier) not to go into work, telling him he needs to rest and shell bring him any paper work he needs. However, when Maria arrives back, shes horrified to find Carla in her house. Liam tells her that Carla came to speak about Ryan and theyre going to work from home together and Carlas smug as she succeeds in making Maria feel sidelined. Who will win the battle for Liam? Elsewhere, the factory girls are surprised that Vicky (Wanda Opalinska) is having a party to sell underwear and Janice (Vicky Entwistle) offers her flat as the venue.