Coronation Street's Stephen loses control as secret scheming fails

It was the day of Audrey's salon reopening, and as the rest of the family celebrated, David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) teased his uncle over his repeated use of the suit he was wearing.

Stephen asked Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to remind Audrey of the trust fund documents she still hadn't signed.

The confirmation of such paperwork would be instrumental in Stephen's plan to take the funds for himself, but Adam told his uncle-in-law that he couldn't do any more, so it was up to Stephen to talk to Audrey if he felt it was necessary. Stephen then lied to her, explaining that actually, Adam was the one who was concerned over the outstanding paperwork.

Audrey remained unbothered about the situation, and as the festivities continued, she finally decided to confide in daughter Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth) over her recent attempt to take her own life. Gail was devastated, but the pair later shared an emotional moment, with stars Nicholls and Worth delivering a moving performance as the beloved characters embraced.

Meanwhile, Audrey opened up to the rest of the clan and revealed her new plan to leave them all equal shares in her will - apart from Stephen, she said, who claimed he didn't need it. Stephen played the dutiful son as he faked a smile, but of course viewers know that he actually does need the money - but sooner rather than later!

The news that Audrey had changed her mind over the trust fund left Stephen in a panic, and we saw him lose total control as he expressed his rage and despair while alone in the street. His temper explosion led to a tear in his jacket, which was later noticed by David's wife Shona (Julia Goulding). So, Stephen found himself buying a new outfit in a charity shop and feeling more and more lowered by what he had to resort to.

Having regained his composure, Stephen joined his family for dinner. David commented on the new suit and told his uncle it was certainly a bolder look than usual for him. Stephen replied that it was time to take some risks - but what does this mean for his next plan of action?

Read more:

• Who is Stephen Reid? History explained as he returns to Coronation Street
• Coronation Street's Sue Nicholls hints at Stephen's real motive behind return

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