Having received an email from Max’s solicitor, a worried David Platt tells mum Gail and his uncle Stephen Reid that they’re escalating his son's charge to Encouragement of Terrorism next week on Coronation Street. Max’s solicitor, Harriet, calls at number 8 nd tells David that in her view, Max was groomed by extremist Griff and was very much a victim.
However, later in the week David confides in Maria Windass that Max is refusing to take his calls. In the café, Alya Nazir assures David that he’s not to blame for Max’s actions. Alone at home, David knocks back whisky in a bid to blot out his worries. But there's another blow when David tells Maria that Max pleaded guilty and is now awaiting sentencing.
Elsewhere, Nick Tilsley confesses to Leanne Battersby that Damon is Harvey’s brother and he’s using the bistro for drug deliveries. And troubled child Hope confides in Sam how she intends to have her revenge for Cilla the chinchilla's murder at the paws of Peanut the dog and needs his help.
