Coronation Street Season 45 Episode 103 Sun 23 May, 2004

Season 45 episode 103 of Coronation Street, titled "Sun 23 May, 2004," follows the residents of Weatherfield as they navigate their daily lives. The episode begins with Rita Sullivan feeling uneasy about her stay at the nursing home, worrying that she's imposing on her friends. Meanwhile, Dev Alahan is excited about his impending nuptials and hopes that his fiancée Maya Sharma will finally agree to set a wedding date.

Elsewhere, Steve and Karen McDonald are still at odds over their failing marriage. Karen is determined to make it work, but Steve seems to have given up and is resigned to being unhappy. On the other hand, Cilla Battersby-Brown has a new love interest, but Chesney is not happy about her moving on from her ex-boyfriend, Les.

Over at the Rovers Return, Betty Williams is still fretting about the state of the pub and refuses to give up control to the new owners. Janice Battersby admonishes her mother for her stubbornness, but Betty stands her ground. Meanwhile, Shelley Unwin struggles with her feelings for Charlie Stubbs, but tries to ignore them as she prepares for her first day back at work.

As tensions simmer and emotions run high, the residents of Coronation Street face their own personal demons. With Rita struggling with her health, Cilla facing criticism from her son, and Steve and Karen's marriage on the brink of collapse, it seems as if the future is uncertain for many of the characters.

As the episode draws to a close, Dev finally gets his wish and Maya agrees to set a wedding date, while Rita makes the difficult decision to leave the nursing home and move back to the street. With some characters finding moments of happiness and others struggling to cope with their problems, the episode ends on a poignant note that leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.