Jim leaves Weatherfield

While Liz and Vernon excitedly prepare for their honeymoon in Nashville, Steve confronts a remorseful Jim about yesterday’s shenanigans. Despite Jim’s apologies Steve has decided he’s put his neck on the line for his dad for the last time and tells him it’s time to move on. Jim knows after assaulting Vernon he’s only one step from prison and accepts Steve’s order and after saying goodbye to Amy, he leaves, banished for good.

Lloyd arrives to take the newlyweds to the airport and reveals he’s gutted that he missed the wedding after being told it was called off. Vernon laughs but Liz’s silence tells him it’s true and he walks back inside claiming there’s no point in going on a honeymoon as his marriage is a sham. Liz is convinced she’s blown it. Will she be able to convince Vernon she is happy she married him and that they should go on honeymoon as planned?

Liam and Maria are blissfully in love and busy looking for hotels to stay at in the Lake District for their mini-break with Ozzy. When they finally choose a country retreat Liam spontaneously decides to whisk his fiancée away that night. Carla is clearly jealous when she discovers they’re taking a trip, but as they leave Manchester set for a romantic weekend he seems genuinely contented with his family unit and promises not to mention a word about Carla for the rest of the holiday. Will he keep his promise?

Meanwhile, Fiz is touched when Chesney comforts her with his reassurances that he’ll always be there for her. Will Fiz get over her heartbreak?

Elsewhere, Tyrone and Kirk try and cheer up Jason who is lost without Sarah .