MONEY woes are taking an overwhelming turn for Ed Bailey after his gambling addiction spiralled out of control.
The Coronation Street favourite played by Trevor Michael Georges is thrown out of his own home when bailiffs show up.
The Bailey family Christmas turned into a nightmare when the clan were left without any Christmas presents after Ed spiralled out of control and a loan shark rocked up to wreak havoc at No.3.
Since then, Ed is walking on eggshells, particularly with his son Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) and things are only about to go from bad to worse.
It all begins when Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) tells her father Ed that it's time he moved back home.
Unfortunately, when Dee-Dee urges her brother Michael to bury the hatchet with Ed and allow him to move back home, he declares if Ed moves back in he’ll move out.
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As Dee-Dee desperately pleads Ed’s case to Michael, they’re interrupted by a loud knocking at the door.
Dee-Dee and Michael are shocked beyond belief to find two bailiffs on the doorstep, indicating that Ed's troubles are reaching yet another unexpected level.
Ed tells Dee-Dee that his mate, Marcus, has offered him a bed at his house so he will move out today and is hoping that Gary Windass (Mikey North) will put in an offer for the yard.
In the Bistro, Gary explains to Ed that he won’t be buying the yard.
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As Dee-Dee helps Ed pack up his things and admits Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) will be glad of the space, Marcus calls Ed and drops a bombshell.
Marcus tells him the spare room is no longer available but Ed covers to avoid worrying his close circle.
Ed's brother Ronnie (Vinta Morgan) then tells Michael that Marcus has informed him Ed is now homeless.
Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) approaches and reveals that Ed seemed quite desperate after a fruitless meeting with Gary.
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Michael is later horrified to see smoke billowing from the builder’s yard and as he races up the stairs, there’s no sign of Ed.
Unfortunately, as Michael turns to leave, he realises the fire has spread and the stairs are engulfed in flames.
Will he be rescued before it's too late?
With Ed nowhere to be found, could the cobbles be hit by another tragedy?
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