Coming up in Corrie, Kate Connor and Rana Nazir have a surprise for each other and Nick Tilsley's mysterious business partner is exposed... Before we delve into what's to come in the week ahead, let's recap what happened on Coronation Street this week and jog our memories.
Sinead McGlynn dramatically collapses in the ladies' toilets at work and is rushed to hospital, which means Daniel Osbourne finally finds out about her cervical cancer. Daniel is horrified to learn that Sinead has refused treatment to save their baby, and implores her to change her mind.
Elsewhere, Ali Neeson's guilt about killing Ronan Truman deepens and he intends to hand himself into the police. A very angry Steve McDonald returns home, begging Tracy Barlow to give their marriage a second chance,
But what's in store next week? Carla Connor is suspicious of Nick Tilsley's other life, discovering that he has a secret business partner called Elsa, who turns up unannounced on the cobbles, causing quite a stir. Gina Seddon's growing feelings for Tim Metcalfe behind her sister Sally Metalfe's back, but denies it to Fiz Brown when asked. Sally and Gina have a face off at the prison. More below...
Coronation Street Spoilers: Monday 5 - Friday 9 November
Coronation Street Spoilers: week 45
1 of 16Peter confronts Carla
Johnny Connor tells Peter Barlow that Carla Connor was hoping her and Peter would be more than just business partners.Peter asks Carla if it's true that she still has feelings for him.
2 of 16Carla's suspicions turn out to be true
Leanne Battersby tells Nick Tilsley how she was starting to believe they could have a future. But suspicious over Nick's evasiveness about his business commitments in Nottingham, Carla does some digging and discovers Nick co-owns a restaurant with a woman called Elsa. Carla reveals she's off to Nottingham to check out his restaurant, Nick talks her out of it, promising to tell all. Nick says he did a mate a favour and for tax reasons, agreed to become joint partner with his mate's wife, Elsa. Nick calls Elsa, lying that his Mum is ill and he has to stay.Nick tells Leanne he is committed to their relationship but he needs to go to Nottingham to tie up some loose ends.
3 of 16Nick is panicking
Nick is shocked when he sees Elsa heading towards number 8 and steers her towards the Bistro, watched by an intrigued Carla. Furious that he has missed their business meeting Carla gets Nick's car keys off the desk and gets his address from his sat nav. But she is surprised by what she finds..
4 of 16Carla learns the hard way that Elsa's a lioness
Elsa sees Carla getting out of Nick's car and follows her to Roy Cropper's flat to speak to her. Carla reveals that she is Nick's business partner. Leanne muses that Nick has changed and she is ready to give him another chance...
5 of 16Sally's fired up like a rocket in prison
The prisoners are impressed when Sally Metcalfe calls them together, revealing she intends to speak to the governor about arranging some recreational classes.
6 of 16Sparks fly between Sally and her sister
At visiting time, Sally tells her family of her plans to stand up for their rights. When sister Gina Seddon points out her mayoral days are over, Sally takes offence and tells Gina she wants nothing more to do with her.
7 of 16Dev invites Gina for dinner
Gina's in a foul mood after her fall out with Sally. Over dinner, Dev Alahan flirts with Gina but he soon gets on her nerves. Realising they have nothing in common, Gina heads home where she cosies up next to Tim Metcalfe on the sofa with a box set.
8 of 16Gina is rumbled by Fiz
When the factory girls rib Gina, suggesting she and Tim are like an old married couple, Fiz Brown is alarmed to clock Gina's wistful look.
9 of 16Is Gina telling the truth?
Gina assures Fiz that Tim's just a good mate. Fiz discusses this with Geoff Metcalfe, giving him food for thought.
10 of 16Geoff warns Tim
As Geoff watches Gina flirt with Tim, he takes Tim to one side, warning him that Gina has got feelings for him.
11 of 16Meanwhile...
Elsewhere on the cobbles, Circuit Judge Leonard joins Paula Cunliffe, Julian and Sophie Webster in Speed Daal. As the 'in jokes' fly Sophie's sidelined and when Leonard pushes his glass towards her, expecting her to fill it, Sophie loses her rag. Paula points out she's just insulted the Judge who could preside over Sally's trial, Sophie's heart sinks.
12 of 16Tim sets out his stall with Gina
Tim and Gina visit Sally in prison. When Tim makes a point of telling Sally how much he loves her, Gina realises with horror that he's worked out her feelings for him.Later, Gina is gutted when Tim is thrilled at her plans to join a dating site. A relieved Tim tells his dad he has got it wrong and Gina doesn't fancy him.
13 of 16Rana's homecoming sparkles
Rana Nazir arrives back early from her cruise. Jenny calls Kate Connor to give her the heads up. Kate's gutted to realise her plans for a surprise proposal at the port have gone awry. Meanwhile, Rana secretly asks a thrilled Johnny for Kate's hand in marriage. Low and behold, as Kate and Rana are reunited, they each produce ring boxes and are shocked to realise they were both planning a surprise proposal. Utterly thrilled, Kate and Rana agree to marry.
14 of 16Baby, baby, baby
Johnny and Jenny throw an engagement party for Kate and Rana. When Kate announces that one of the reasons she picked Rana is that she'll make a terrific Mum, Rana's floored. Sensing it isn't what Rana wants, Imran Habeeb warns his sister to tell Kate now before it's too late. Kate suggests they do some baby research and look at the options.
15 of 16Ryan and Bethany are getting close
Michelle Connor engineers a date between Ryan Connor and Bethany Platt to celebrate his homecoming. Ryan confides in Bethany how he's been suffering from nightmares since the accident. Assuring him it's nothing to worry about, Bethany seals it with a kiss.
16 of 16Evelyn's jewelry rings a bell for Fiz
After clocking Evelyn Plummer's 'new' earrings, Fiz shows Tyrone Dobbs Vera Duckworth's half-empty jewellery box under Evelyn's bed. Tyrone confronts Evelyn and demands to know why she thought it would be okay to take Vera's earrings.When Tyrone states their living arrangements aren't working, a worried Evelyn tells Tyrone how grateful she is but realises she's outstayed her welcome. His conscience pricked, will Tyrone relent?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.