Coronation Street Season 59 Episode 44 Monday 19th February
- February 19, 2018
The episode of Coronation Street season 59, episode 44, titled "Monday 19th February," opens with the aftermath of the funeral of Aidan Connor. The funeral has taken an emotional toll on the people of Coronation Street, especially Johnny Connor, Aidan's father, who is struggling to come to terms with his son's death.
At the Connor's family home, Jenny is trying to comfort her grieving husband. As they talk, Johnny receives a call from a solicitor, who informs him that Aidan has left him a letter. Johnny is shocked and intrigued as he reads the letter, and he decides to keep its contents a secret from his wife.
Meanwhile, Sarah is struggling to cope with her guilt over not being able to prevent Aidan from taking his own life. She confides in Shona, who tries to console her. But Sarah is inconsolable and decides to take a walk to clear her head. While on her walk, she bumps into Gary, who tries to support her and tells her that they can get through this together.
Elsewhere on the street, Eva is packing up her belongings and preparing to leave for France. She is trying her best to hide her emotions and to leave without any drama, but it proves to be difficult when she runs into Toyah, who is trying to make amends with her. Eva is cold towards her and tells her that it's too late to make things right.
At the Rovers, Liz is trying her best to keep busy and not think about Aidan's death. She has a conversation with Peter, who tells her that he still loves her and that he wants to be with her. Liz is torn between her feelings for Peter and her loyalty to Johnny.
Later in the episode, Johnny reveals to Jenny that he has received a letter from Aidan. Jenny is shocked and asks to read the letter, but Johnny tells her that he wants to keep its contents private for now. Jenny is hurt by his secrecy and starts to feel like Johnny is withholding something from her.
In the final scene of the episode, Sarah returns home and finds Gary waiting for her. She tells him that she wants to talk about Aidan, and Gary listens patiently as she pours out her emotions. The two of them share a moment of connection and understanding as they both try to come to terms with Aidan's death.
Overall, Coronation Street season 59, episode 44, titled "Monday 19th February," deals with the aftermath of Aidan's funeral and the emotional toll it has taken on the people of Coronation Street. It also explores the themes of guilt, loyalty, and secrecy as the characters try to come to terms with their grief.