Ed Bailey sinks to new low as he uses dead Norris Cole to hide his secret in Coronation Street
NORRIS Cole was a Weatherfield legend and succumbed to a stroke in September, 2021.
Next week in Coronation Street, Ed Bailey uses the stalwart's death to his advantage as his money issues spiral out of control.
Ronnie and Ed Bailey (portrayed by Trevor Michael Georges) were flabbergasted when their building project had to be put on hold when Leo Thompkins' remains were found on their site.
With money growing scarce, Ed is all over the place as he tries to repair the damage and his daughter Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) notices he has taken no interest in her new boyfriend Joel Deering (Callum Lill).
Coming up next week on ITV, Ed apologises to Dee-Dee for being too distracted to take an interest in her new boyfriend and offers to take her and Joel for lunch to get to know him.
However, the solicitor soon makes a shocking discovery about her father.
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At No.3, Dee-Dee sifts through the mail and shows Ed an envelope from a credit card company addressed to Norris Cole.
Regular viewers of the Manchester-based drama will remember that Norris Cole was the former owner of The Kabin.
He left Weatherfield in 2019 before dying from a stroke two years later in Stilwaters retirement home with his new bride Freda Burgess by his side.
But how will Ed react to Dee-Dee's discovery?
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While this remains to be seen, Ed’s card is later declined in the café and Joel kindly pays for his coffee with his own card as both men remain unaware of the other’s identity.
Dee-Dee later arrives at the Bistro for lunch with her father and her new boyfriend, leaving Ed embarrassed to be introduced to Joel.
Joel doesn't mention the declined card incident and Ed covers his embarrassment when he pays for lunch.
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In later scenes, a downbeat Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) tells Ed that he’s lost his job and he’ll need the investment money back as he has nothing to live on.
When Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) suggests they give him a grand each, Ed squirms, knowing he doesn't have the money.
Ed tries to give Michael £1000 but he refuses to accept.
How will he stay on top of his finances?
Coronation Street airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV.
