Peter is unimpressed to discover Nick is back in town. Gail is surprised but delighted that Nick is back, however David is angry, saying that Nick was not around when he needed him.Gail berates Nick for neglecting his family and Nick promises to come to Number 8 as soon as he has spoken to Leanne.
Elsewhere, after everything that has happened, Liz gets dressed up to the nines, puts on a brave face and walks into The Rovers. Johnny casts a nervous glance at Carla. Meanwhile, the police quiz Ali about the firearm found in Ronan's car but Ali denies all knowledge.
Later in the week, Peter reaches the end of his tether with Vicky goading Sinead and bans the use of all mobile phones in the factory. When Sinead answers her phone because the hospital are ringing about collecting her biopsy results, Vicky reports her to Peter and tries to grab her phone. A fight ensues and Peter suspends both women for a week.
Also, Michelle returns home to find Ali with his bags packed, while Michelle confides in Robert about Ali's worries over Ronan.