While Sarah Platt's prison struggles continue, Tim Metcalfe is dealt a shocking murder blow next week in Coronation Street.
Sarah's prison ordeal
Starting with Sarah, and as she remains behind bars for the murder of Theo Silverton, a tough-looking inmate shoots Sarah with daggers, leaving her unnerved. Later, her daughter, Bethany Platt, visits and is horrified to see her badly bruised face, but Sarah plays it down.
During her next visit, Sarah assures Kit Green that she loves him, but for that reason, it’s over between them as she’s not prepared to let him throw away his career because of her.
The visits continue as the week unfolds, as next, in the prison visiting room, Sarah explains to her brother, David Platt, that she dumped Kit for his own sake. Meanwhile, Kit knocks back vodka and reveals that Sarah’s dumped him, Jodie Ramsey's intrigued but Kit gives her short shrift and strides out.
Later, Jodie approaches Kit on the street and, declaring that there’s nothing worse than a broken heart, offers to buy him a pizza. Will Kit play into Jodie’s hands?
Kit and Harry
Meanwhile, Kit and Bethany agree that it’s best if he stays at the flat for Harry. Glenda Shuttleworth offers to take Harry with her to Little Big Shotz so that Bethany can go on a date. Then, when Kit reveals that he won’t be able to look after him next week, so he’s signed him up for the whole week, Harry’s furious and throws his dinner on the floor. With Bethany on her date with Roman, will Kit be able to get through to Harry?
Back at the prison, Sarah confides in Kacey, another inmate, about how worried she is about Harry and how grateful she is to her ex-partner for stepping up to the plate. When Kacey lets slip that it’s common knowledge that her ex is a copper, Sarah’s shocked.
Later, Kacey finds Sarah hiding in her cell and reveals that another inmate threatened her, but Kacey assures her that she’ll protect her. Bethany visits Sarah and notices Kacey staring at them, but Sarah explains that Kacey is her new friend and she’s been a lifeline.
Tim's murder discovery
Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Tim's cousin, Richie, reads a text from his wife, Rachel, and tells Tim he’s in the dog house for staying out all night. When Tim's wife, Sally Metcalfe, arrives home, Tim claims he had a low-key evening of board games with the lads.
Richie soon calls back, clutching a holdall and explaining Rachel has thrown him out. Tim sheepishly introduces his cousin to Sally and confesses they got drunk, and he stayed the night, forcing Sally to agree to let Richie crash there for a little longer.
It's not long before Sally tells Tim she wants Richie gone, but Richie assures Tim he will leave anyway to stay with a friend in Liverpool. As Tim helps Richie into his cab, he urges him not to give up on his marriage but to go home and talk things over with Rachel.
When Tim finds Richie's wallet down the sofa and heads to Richie’s house. When Richie answers the door, he is disoriented with a blood-splattered shirt. A horrified Tim looks inside and calls the police…
Later, Tim and Sally sit in shocked silence after a sleepless night. Soon, DS Lisa Connor-Swain calls round and confirms that they’ve charged Richie with the murder of his wife. Lisa informs Tim and Sally that his daughter, Lucy, has been taken into care, while Richie claims he acted in self-defence.
As the week continues, having taken a call from Ruth, the social worker, Sally tells Tim and Brody Michaelis that Lucy's foster placement has fallen through, and they’re struggling to find another suitable family. It's not long before Tim arranges for Lucy to move in with them, without consulting Sally.
When Lucy arrives, Sally forces a smile. Ruth explains that Lucy is suffering from grief and trauma and needs reassurance. As Sally heads upstairs to fetch Lucy for tea, she’s horrified to discover she’s done a runner. Sally and Tim find Lucy at the bus stop and persuade her to come home, but have they taken on more than they can handle?
Later, a scream wakes Sally and Tim, who find Lucy wide-eyed after a terrible nightmare. Tim annoys Sally by trying to offload his own guilt, saying Rachel would still be alive if Sally had let Richie stay. Later, Lily Platt finds Lucy alone in Victoria Gardens. When Lucy ignores her, Lily calls her a freak and tries to leave, but Lucy grabs Lily's arm until Jodie intervenes.
Alya's business dilemma
Also on the cobbles, Ollie Driscoll runs some new menu ideas by Alya Nazir, but it’s clear she’s not keen, and he’s left deflated. Meanwhile, when Dylan Wilson asks if he can work his shift in the kitchen, Alya refuses and tells him she needs him out front.
Over lunch, Ronnie Bailey opens up about his struggles with Debbie Webster to Ed, Michael and James Bailey. But when Dylan takes their order, Ronnie’s short with him, and Dylan takes it personally. Alya is forced to intervene, and Idris Nazir ushers an upset Dylan away. Taking his chance, Idris reminds Alya that his offer still stands and he’d happily buy her share of the restaurant.
Later, when Adam Barlow points out to Alya that she’s missed an important deadline and it’s time she chose between her legal career and the restaurant, Alya knows he’s right. Alya calls at Speed Daal and breaks the news to Leanne Battersby that she’s decided to sell her share of the business, and reveals she’s intending to sell to an old friend of the family.
When Alya shows Gavin, the potential buyer, around the restaurant, Idris watches them like a hawk. Gavin’s impressed, but as he heads to his car, Idris approaches. What will he say? Soon, Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby warn Leanne that Idris is a thug and they have it on good authority that he put the frighteners on Gavin, the potential buyer. Will Leanne believe them?
As the week draws to a close, when Alya announces that she’s got an urgent meeting with a client and can’t help out with the lunchtime rush, Idris offers to step in. Idris then offers Alya £35k cash for her share of the business, and Alya promises to think about it.
