In the café, a desperate Sean tells Daniel about the burner phone which he planted in his bag.

He begs Daniel to try and retrieve it as it could contain the evidence he needs to expose Brody for the nasty thug that he is.

Meanwhile, Dee-Dee tells Alya that despite all her hard work, the hospital has completed its investigation and found no wrongdoing. Alya accompanies Dee-Dee to a support group, where they chat to one of the other mothers and Dee-Dee realises that everyone there has suffered a traumatic birth experience.

In The Rovers, Dee-Dee reveals that Black women are four times more likely to die during childbirth, and the gathered women are shocked. Dee-Dee confronts Asha and tells her that if the hospital won’t hold Zoe accountable then she’ll have to do it herself.

Elsewhere, Sarah is due to go on a date with Kit but in the Bistro, Danielle spots Todd and Sarah enjoying a drink and heads over. Aware that she thinks they’re an item, Todd invites her to join them and Sarah is forced to play along.

Theo joins Danielle in the Bistro. When Danielle insists they join Todd and Sarah at their table, Todd kisses Sarah on the lips to wind Theo up, but Kit watches from the bar and Sarah’s mortified. Sarah tries to explain to Kit but he is bemused.

Also today, Asha calls at No.5 and tells Gemma that Lou is causing havoc in the salon. Gemma calls at the salon to find Lou and Maria in the middle of a row. When Lou chucks some hair dye over her, Maria tells her she’s fired.

As Lou stalks out, Gemma goes after her. Lou confides in Gemma that she has a son and she’s worried sick about him. When Audrey asserts that she’s willing to give Lou a second chance as she’s brought a lot of clients with her, Maria despairs.

At the local café, the atmosphere is thick with tension as a desperate Sean pulls Daniel aside for a secretive chat. His eyes dart around nervously before he reveals the truth—he had hidden a burner phone in Daniel’s bag. The reason? It might hold damning evidence to expose Brody for who he truly is—a violent thug who’s been hiding behind a mask of charm for far too long. Sean pleads with Daniel to help him retrieve the phone before it falls into the wrong hands. The stakes couldn’t be higher—this isn’t just about revenge, it’s about justice. But can Daniel risk getting involved, or will fear keep him on the sidelines?

Meanwhile, Dee-Dee finds herself hitting a heartbreaking wall. After weeks of pushing for answers and demanding accountability, the hospital’s official investigation ends with a frustrating conclusion: no wrongdoing found. Alya, ever the loyal friend, accompanies her to a support group. What starts as a simple show of support soon turns into a powerful and emotional revelation. As they sit and listen to other mothers open up, it becomes painfully clear that Dee-Dee is far from alone. Each woman shares a hauntingly similar story—traumatic birth experiences, pain brushed aside, and systemic neglect.

In a poignant moment that stops the room cold, Dee-Dee drops a powerful truth: Black women are statistically four times more likely to die during childbirth in the UK. The revelation stuns the room into silence. It’s a brutal reality, and Dee-Dee’s eyes burn with determination as she makes a promise—to herself, to the women around her, and to every mother who’s been ignored or mistreated. If the hospital refuses to hold Zoe accountable, then Dee-Dee will take matters into her own hands. A reckoning is coming—and Zoe should be worried.

Elsewhere, a date night takes an unexpected turn. Sarah is meant to be meeting up with Kit, hoping for a nice, calm evening. But when Todd and Sarah are spotted enjoying a casual drink by Danielle at the Bistro, things spiral quickly. Misreading the situation, Danielle assumes they’re more than just friends. Always one to stir the pot, Todd invites her to join them, and Sarah, caught off guard, plays along to avoid making things awkward. The situation grows even messier when Danielle’s date, Theo, arrives and insists on sitting together.

What happens next could rival any soap cliffhanger—Todd leans in and kisses Sarah right on the lips, purely to get under Theo’s skin. But little do they know, Kit has been watching from the bar the entire time. Sarah is mortified. The kiss was a joke, a farce, but to Kit, it looks like betrayal. She rushes to explain, trying to salvage the date, but Kit is clearly thrown. Will this ruin something that was just beginning, or will Kit give her the benefit of the doubt?

Meanwhile, at No.5, Asha drops in with bad news—Lou is causing chaos over at the salon. Concerned, Gemma heads over, only to find Lou in a screaming match with Maria. The row has escalated, and just when things couldn’t get worse, Lou hurls hair dye—yes, actual hair dye—at Maria. Furious and humiliated, Maria fires her on the spot. But just as Lou storms out, Gemma follows. She doesn’t see a loose cannon—she sees a woman on the edge.

Lou opens up to Gemma in a rare moment of vulnerability. She’s not just lashing out for no reason—she’s terrified for her son, whose safety and well-being are weighing heavily on her. It’s clear that beneath Lou’s chaotic exterior lies a mother in distress. Later, when Audrey steps in and reveals that despite everything, she’s willing to give Lou another shot—especially since she’s brought in a loyal clientele—Maria is left fuming. Can Lou really be trusted with another chance? Or is this just the calm before the next storm?

As the week unfolds, these stories weave together into a tapestry of emotional highs and devastating lows—betrayals, confessions, and second chances abound. Sean’s risky mission to uncover the truth about Brody could explode into a scandal that rocks the community. Dee-Dee’s quest for justice may pit her against powerful institutions, but her fire has never burned brighter. And in matters of love and loyalty, Sarah and Todd’s little act might have much larger consequences than either expected.

One thing is clear: in Weatherfield, no secret stays buried for long. And with so many lives colliding in unpredictable ways, the next chapter promises even more twists.

So buckle up—because if you thought this week was dramatic, just wait until what’s coming next!