Ryan is shocked by Nick's revelation

It’s the morning of Ryan’s 16th birthday and as Michelle continues to dodge Nick’s calls claiming she doesn't want to spoil Ryan's birthday by telling him the truth, she admits to Steve that she feels she's betraying Ryan if she even thinks about Alex. Later that day, when Ryan's leaving school Nick approaches him and offers him a birthday gift. Freaked out, Ryan panics and threatens to call the police, telling Nick he knows he's not allowed near him. Nick reveals to a shocked Ryan that his mum has been lying to him and when Ryan demands that he explain himself, Nick unwillingly tells him he’s his father.

Maria gets busy with wedding preparations, and leaves Liam at the house to compile his guest list for the big day. However, boredom kicks in and he decides to go into work, when Maria sees Carla looking smug as she helps a hobbling Liam, she’s irritated and immediately jumps in and takes over. Meanwhile, Tony is getting increasingly jealous and when Carla tells him she’s too busy to go to the pub, he tells her he’ll wait until she’s free. Will Maria continue to let Carla wind her up and will Tony put up with his girlfriend showering so much attention on Liam?

Elsewhere, Rosie is still having a tough time at school and when Sophie joins in with taunting her sister about her affair, Rosie snaps and a physical fight escalates. Sally is called into school after returning from visiting Kevin and as she marches the bickering sisters home she’s emotionally exhausted. How will she heal the rift between her daughters without Kevin’s support?

Elsewhere, Paul takes it upon himself to start looking for a new place to live after the Duckworths reveal Tyrone and Molly are buying number 9. And Sean hides his upset when Lauren tells him Violet and Jamie have been picking baby names.