Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) continues to feel isolated among the Coronation Street community following Craig Tinker’s (Colson Smith) brutal murder.

Lou’s partner Mick (Joe Layton) was responsible for Craig’s death a few weeks ago. After finding out that Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) is actually Brody’s (Ryan Mulvey) father, Mick went on a violent rampage, which resulted in him hitting Craig with a cricket bat.

With plenty of Weatherfield residents giving her a wide berth, it was Gary Windass (Mikey North) who ended up feeling sorry for Lou. In upcoming episodes, she uses their newfound connection to her advantage by asking Gary for help with selling Mick’s van.

Calling at the salon, Lou later reveals that David (Jack P Shepherd) has asked her to cover his shift.

Lou takes great pleasure in winding Maria (Samia Longchambon) up in the salon. She then asks Lou to hold the fort, because she’s off to attend Craig’s memorial. When Gary tells her that Craig was well loved within the community, Lou decides to go to the memorial to show people that she’s sorry for what has happened.

Towards the end of the week, Maria chats to Shona (Julia Goulding) about the BBQ plans at the Platt household. As Lou listens in, she realises Shona has left her phone.

Knocking on the door, Lou is invited into the Platt home and notices an envelope of cash in Shona’s bag, belonging to the salon.

Toying with stealing the cash, Lou is interrupted by Maria’s arrival and, assuming the worst, demands that she empty her pockets.

Moments later, there’s a loud crash from the living room and Lou is found on the floor with a broken coffee table beside her.