Simon Barlow is back on the street but his troubled past is about to haunt his whole family
Peter Barlow has a lot on his plate this week.
Firstly, he's making his presence known in newly acquired Underworld much to ex lover Carla Connor's annoyance. She has a plan to test his loyalty to this new venture, which involves setting him up on a job interview with a not-very-convincing Tina McIntyre lookalike.
Confused? Yeah, us too, but let's see how this one plays out.
Anyway, the REAL drama kicks off when son Simon Barlow returns from Cornwall to attend his court hearing. Simon's old gang leader Tyler Jefferies is knocking around, ready to cause more trouble for the poor lad,
Tyler grabs Simon and bundles him in a car, but he's soon rescued by Kate Connor.
The bad egg doesn't stop there though, and he soon pulls a gun out on Simon's dad. Peter is hit square in the chest GASP and old emotions are stirred within Carla as she attends her wounded ex flame.
Will simon testify against Tyler? Will Peter be ok? If so, will he get back with Carla? Is Tyler going to get away with shooting someone in broad daylight?
SO MANY QUESTIONS. We'll only get the answers next week on ITV.
Coronation Street spoilers: 27 - 31 August
Coronation Street spoilers: 27 - 31 August
Factory friction
Peter Barlow insists on sitting in on Carla Connor's client meeting at Underworld. Carla is stunned to learn that Peter has quit Street Cars to give the factory his full attention.
Tina lookalike?
Carla has an idea to put Peter off: she chooses to interview Tina McIntyre lookalike Carina for a machinist job and makes Peter attend. Why is she doing this? (It's pretty weird, right?)
Errr, we can see *some* similarities
Will Peter pass Carla's weird test?
Not so welcome return
Troubled Simon Barlow is back from Cornwall, just in time for his sentencing. His mood further darkens when he receives a threatening text 'welcoming' him home.
Watch out, Tyler's about
Simon returns from court with a referral order but remains fearful of giving evidence against bully Tyler Jefferies who is making his presence felt.
Watch out, Simon!
Two masked teens GRAB Simon in the street and force him into a car.
Kate to the rescue
Thankfully, Kate Connor rescues him and Simon reveals all to his family. Peter swears to protect him, no matter what…
GUNSHOT
Tyler SHOOTS Peter from his car and hits him square in the chest before speeding off. Seeing Peter hurt stirs up old emotions in Carla – will she act on them? Simon toughens up and says he will go to court.
Trouble for Jenny and Johnny
Johnny Connor and Jenny Bradley worry about what they'll do if Henry Newton sues as they weren't fully insured.
Gemma grows suspicious
His arm in a cast, Henry consults Adam Barlow about his case. Gemma's worried having heard about Jenny's insurance woes and when Rita Sullivan tells her how she caught Henry searching her flat, Gemma begins to doubt Henry's motives.
Henry confesses all
Forced to admit his injury is fake, Henry explains he's being hounded for £20k to pay for his aborted wedding. Proclaiming his love for her, Henry begs Gemma to go ahead with his plan so they can enjoy their life together, free of threats from his past. Will Gemma agree?
Tough choices
Gemma's insistent they can't con their friends but Henry points out his life is in danger. Will Gemma stand by Henry?
Imran's offer for Kate
Leanne Battersby starts work at Barlow Legal Services where Adam soon picks up on her and Imran Habeeb's flirting. When Imran's mum tries to persuade him to join her on her six-week cruise, he asks Kate Connor to suggest it to Rana Nazir instead, claiming they could build bridges.
It's a no from Kate
Kate flatly refuses, pointing out that Imran's just trying to wriggle out of going himself.
Cruise happy
Alya Nazir urges Rana to make the most of any chance to get along with her mum. Imran can barely conceal his delight when Rana reveals she'll accompany Saira Habeeb on the cruise.
Kate's ultimatum
Unable to keep up her pretence Rana admits she still loves Kate and they never split up. How will Saira react? Kate gives Rana an ultimatum, if she goes on the cruise she won't wait for her. Rana is gutted.
Sinead gets jel
Sinead Tinker gets jealous when Daniel Osbourne turns on the charm to persuade Carla to let her finish the coat alteration at the factory. As Sinead works on the coat, Daniel helps himself to a load of offcuts.
Meddling Mary
Mary Taylor hands out invites for Jude Appleton and Angie Appleton's surprise vow renewal ceremony, unaware they're having marriage guidance counselling and are barely speaking. Jude worries when Angie pulls out of their latest session.
Is it really over?
Knowing his marriage is on the rocks Jude avoids Angie who is wanting to chat. As he and Mary make arrangements for the vow renewal, Tracy Barlow ridicules their decision to surprise Angie. Meanwhile Angie admits to Adam that her marriage seems unfixable. Despite Jude's efforts to distract her, Angie bites the bullet and declares their marriage is over.
Jude in denial
Jude refuses to accept Angie's decision and bolts out of the house. In total denial about the end of his marriage, Jude shows Mary a dress he's bought for Angie for the vow renewal. When Jude asks Angie to wait one more day before going public with their split, will she agree?
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