Vernon turns his back on the honeymoon when Lloyd lets it slip that Liz called off the wedding; Steve gives Jim his marching orders; and Liam whisks Maria away to a country retreat.

Liam plunges down a deep gorge as he and Maria try to rescue Ozzy from a ledge; John tells Fiz he loves her as he makes a bid to win her back; and Ryan quizzes Michelle about what's going on.

Maria races to find help for Liam and finds her way back to the hotel; Fiz decides to end her relationship with John; and Michelle tells Ryan the police have caught the stalker.

Maria retraces her steps with the rescue team and there is hope when the paramedics find a faint pulse in Liam; and Sally gets into a fight with Janice.

Maria's world is in chaos as she keeps vigil by Liam's bed, haunted by the thought that he's been calling out for Carla instead of her; and the reality of Jack and Vera's planned move to Blackpool hits home.

Maria is plagued by the thought that Liam might be in love with Carla, so Michelle urges her to talk it over with him; Sally is worried about Kevin's sentencing; and Jack and Vera finally choose their dream Blackpool home.

Liam is discharged from hospital, but Maria doesn't tell anyone - leading to a row with Carla; and Kevin appears in court - and is sent down for 28 days.

Carla and Maria lock horns over Liam; Tyrone and Molly make the Duckworths an offer they can't refuse; and Gail gets a big surprise when she meets David's new girlfriend.

Nick approaches Ryan and offers him a birthday gift, but the truth about his identity is revealed when the youngster threatens to call the police; and Rosie comes close to breaking-point.

A bewildered Ryan walks out on Michelle after she reveals his stalker's claims could be true; Liam manages to allay Maria's fears about his commitment to her; and Paul receives a generous offer.

Alex's mother walks into the Rovers and confides in Michelle, but the police are alerted when Ryan storms off again and fails to return home. Vera has a heart-to-heart with Jack about their move to Blackpool.

Vera Duckworth's final moments on the Street; a frantic Michelle searches for her missing son; and David introduces his new girlfriend to Audrey.

Michelle fears the worst when Ryan fails to show up; Gail observes a smitten David kissing Tina; and Maria is furious to learn that Liam is spending a night away with Carla.

Ryan gets into a scrap with Alex, before the police inform Michelle that her son has been involved in a road accident; and a devastated Jack avoids talking about Vera's funeral arrangements.

Michelle and Steve rush to A&E, where Ryan reveals he wants to take a DNA test; and Jack shows signs of coming to terms with his loss.

Michelle waits to hear Ryan's decision about his biological parents, fearful she may lose him; Gail tries to give David a lesson about taking precautions as he heads up to his bedroom with Tina; and Darryl's elation about his date with Lauren proves short-lived.

As Liam embarks on his business trip with Carla, Maria's paranoia reaches a peak; Ryan's DNA test results come through; and Jack receives a condolence card from son Terry.

Audrey struggles to allay Maria's fears about Liam; Tony arrives unexpectedly at the hotel; Jack finds the strength to telephone Terry; and everyone in the Rovers learns about David's love life.

The atmosphere is tense when Terry arrives for Vera's funeral and, overcome with grief, Jack collapses as he prepares to deliver his speech; and David tells Tina about his court case.

An exhausted Jack makes a moving tribute to Vera. Back at the Rovers, Terry urges his father not to sell the house to Tyrone; and Michelle tries to suppress her maternal feelings for Alex.

Michelle goes to Alex's school and introduces herself as his mum; as Kevin tries to keep the peace back at the Websters', Rosie decides to return to the factory, and Jack brings Vera's ashes home.

A guilty Michelle arranges a meeting with Alex, who reveals he has never really been happy with Nick and Wendy; and Jason is stunned when his hopes of a reconciliation with Sarah are dashed.

Steve is furious to discover that Michelle went back on her word to Ryan; a carefree Jason invites Becky back to his place after sharing a few drinks; David and Tina cause a rumpus in the pub; and Rosie's arrangements with Kevin ruffles a few feathers.

Jason regrets his night with Becky, but Audrey tells Gail about his new conquest; Michelle tells Ryan about her meeting with Alex; and Sean discovers Violet has opted for a home birth.

Becky is devastated to learn Jason has left for Italy, as Eileen battles with Gail over her threat to spill the beans to Sarah; and Liam's parents take a shine to Maria, leaving Carla struggling to contain her jealousy.

Carla makes a startling discovery on Maria's hen night when her jibes leave the bride-to-be in tears and Michelle tries to keep the peace; and as Becky nurses her broken heart, a dejected Jason returns home with a split lip and the news that his marriage is over.

Still brooding over what Michelle told her, Carla pays Liam a visit to talk things over; and a sheepish Jason heads to the cafe to face Becky.

A furious Liam denies he has feelings for Carla and tells her to back off - but when Maria returns home, she sees Carla give Liam a kiss; Alex abandons Michelle in the coffee shop; and Fiz resolves to take care of Chesney in her own home.

Carla finishes with Tony on Liam's wedding day; and a tearful Maria breaks down and had doubts about whether she's doing the right thing.

The wedding guests speculate about the reason for the delay as they are left waiting inside the hotel, while outside Maria struggles to come to a decision about going ahead with the ceremony.