LAUREN SETS A TRAP Bobby offers to help Lauren look at flats but she assures him she’s fine on her own. Floored by the prices of rent, Lauren reveals she needs to get a job fast. Aadi offers to put in a good word at Freshco. When she then receives another text from the blackmailer demanding £200 or they’ll report her to the police, Lauren despairs. Showing Betsy the text, Lauren suspects Bobby is her blackmailer and it’s his way of trying to get closer to her. Lauren resolves to call his bluff. Having planted some fake cash, Lauren and Betsy wait. Will Bobby reveal himself?

MICK TAKES THE MICK OUT OF LIAM Liam and Jake join Gary and Mick for a day’s work at the builder’s yard. When Mick plays a prank on Liam, covering him in cement, Liam laughs along, determined to be one of the lads. Gary and Maria meet Mick for a drink.

ELSEWHERE In the Rovers, Ryan tentatively explains to Jenny that she’s no longer his boss and he takes his orders from Carla now. Jenny’s upset. Glenda shows some prospective buyers around the pub and attempts to put them off. Ryan eyes her suspiciously. Craig tells Roy he’s been offered another placement with CID. Carl calls at the hotel and finds Debbie struggling to organise a wedding fayre. He suggests she could do with some help.