Recent episodes have seen Stan come to terms with the fact that he will never walk again after learning that his cancer has spread.
Next
week, the Carters will attempt to pull together for a fragile Stan as
he returns home, but Shirley soon grows concerned for her dad when he is
rushed back into hospital.
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| The Carters try to keep Stan's spirits up |
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| Shirley delights Stan by bringing whelks |
As the Carters face the reality of Stan's fate, the situation starts to
unite a warring Mick and Shirley as the devastating news forces them
closer together.
Later, Tina is furious with Mick when she
discovers that he is planning on leaving Stan in hospital, but she is
soon left shocked when she discovers the extent of Stan's condition,
finally realising that the decision has been taken out of their hands.
The
Carters later pay Stan a difficult visit as they are forced to break
the news that he won't be coming home. However, an upset Stan
inadvertently causes further family tension when he requests to see
Dean.
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| Mick and Linda watch as Stan's bed is taken away |
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| Mick tells a stunned Tina the news |
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| Shirley breaks bad news to Stan |
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| Stan is devastated |
As tension rises between Mick and a stressed Nancy, she eventually decides it is time that Shirley knew the truth about Dean.
Nancy
finally opens up to Shirley about what happened in the barrel store on
the night of Ian and Jane's wedding, and unable to hide her anger,
Shirley lashes out at the family demanding answers. Will Mick be able to
explain himself?
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| Nancy tells Shirley something about Dean |
Airs week commencing Monday, March 30th
