When he spots Emma (Stephanie Waring) heading back to the Grimshaws Jason (Ryan Thomas) decides to go with her in a bid to convince Eileen (Sue Cleaver) that giving back baby Holly is the right thing to do. But as Emma sets out her reasons for dumping Holly Eileen refuses to listen and orders Jason to get her out of the house. With Emma gone Jason tries again to get through to his mum but Eileen isn't prepared to discuss it forcing Jason to take serious action. As Leanne (Jane Danson) sees Liam (Rob James-Collier) out Janice (Vicky Entwistle) is quick to pounce wanting to know if Liam is her boyfriend and if so how she can continue with the escorting. Leanne's torn, she really likes Liam but is reluctant to give up the lifestyle her job has afforded her. Knowing she can't mix business with pleasure Leanne is forced into making a difficult decision. Will her heart or her wallet win out?Today's the day for Peter (Chris Gascoyne) and Adam (Sam Robertson) to leave for Portsmouth but as the Barlows share a farewell drink in the Rovers Maria (Samia Smith) still isn't aware of Peter's plans. It's an awkward moment as she finds the intimate party and realising he probably intended to leave without saying goodbye it takes all the strength she can muster as she walks away knowing she's been duped again.
Meanwhile the atmosphere's strained as Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) face the prospect of being alone at no.1 with only each other and they're crumbling marriage for company.