 since he first became romantically involved with his mother Elaine ( Paula Wilcox ). Determined to protect his mother from harm, particularly following her marriage with his abusive and manipulative father Geoff , Tim has tried to drive a wedge between Elaine and Stephen but failed. While Tim hasn't been able to put his finger on what really bothers him about Stephen, ITV viewers have been fully aware the character is a dangerous serial killer with a plan to make a fourth victim . In recent scenes of the Manchester-based drama, Stephen made it clear to those around Elaine she was struggling mentally and potentially contemplating ending her life. Stephen did this while forging life insurance documents and getting her to write a note he would use as an explanation for her apparent suicide. Coming up next week, an oblivious and infatuated Elaine is mortified when her future-mother-in-law Audrey Roberts ( Sue Nicholls ) tries to talk to her about her supposed depression. However, this prompts her to confide in Audrey that she's having doubts about Stephen. Audrey assures her that Stephen loves her very much, while he hears his plans may have to be altered. Stephen learns a potential buyer for the Underworld factory is having a terrible time as his wife's life insurance won't pay out after she took her own life. Quietly horrified to realise his own plans are unravelling, he hides the fake suicide note. Back at home, Elaine b){kind=link}
WALLS are closing in on Stephen Reid as he plans to get rid of his fiancee Elaine Jones.
Tim Metcalfe throws himself in a deadly struggle with the villain to save his mother next week in Coronation Street.
The cabbie played by Joe Duttine has been suspicious of Stephen (portrayed by Todd Boyce) since he first became romantically involved with his mother Elaine (Paula Wilcox).
Determined to protect his mother from harm, particularly following her marriage with his abusive and manipulative father Geoff, Tim has tried to drive a wedge between Elaine and Stephen but failed.
While Tim hasn’t been able to put his finger on what really bothers him about Stephen, ITV viewers have been fully aware the character is a dangerous serial killer with a plan to make a fourth victim.