FACES come and go in the cobbles with many familiar characters often looking to start afresh with a new job away from Weatherfield.
Such will be the case for Coronation Street‘s Michael Bailey. But someone will be standing in his way.
Michael Bailey is looking to make his career blossom
He gets a huge offer to leave Weatherfield for London
But Stephen Reid isn’t happy about it
The hunk portrayed by Ryan Russell showed what he was capable of when he worked on designs behind Carla Connor’s back with Sarah Platt and Stephen Reid.
Underworld boss Carla eventually found out what they’d been up to as the troublesome three were using her factory afterhours to get their side business started.
This led to the factory workers signing a massive deal and Sarah Platt even got her job back as a PA for Carla.
Coming up on ITV next week, Stephen Reid (played by Canadian actor Todd Boyce) is pleased that the Gazette are going to do a piece on the Nippersnapper deal.
However, Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) cleverly reminds him that his nephew Michael deserves some of the credit.
A hopeful Michael, who sees this as the start of a flourishing career, suggests he join Stephen’s meeting with Rufus Donahue (Steven Meo).
While he heads off to make the tea, Rufus drops a bombshell on Stephen – after some consideration, he’s decided that 25% of the profits isn’t enough and he’d like 50% instead.
Stephen is left reeling and things go from bad to worse when, despite his attempts to keep Michael away from the meeting, the latter meets with Rufus in the Street.
The businessman makes Michael the offer of a lifetime – what if he was to work with him in his London office?
In later scenes, Stephen feels like his hands are tied and he agrees to Rufus’ demand for half of the profits from the Nippersnapper deal.
Rufus heads out while Michael shows Gazette reporter Suki in.
As Stephen and her conduct their interview about the new brand, Michael’s increasingly annoyed to be overlooked and leaves.
Stephen tries to order Michael back to work but, realising he may not have a big future at the Underworld factory, his decision is made.
He takes great pleasure in telling Stephen that he’ll be meeting with Rufus later in the day as he’s been offered a far better chance in London.
Over the moon, Michael arrives at Rufus’ house to discuss his future but he gets no reply to the doorbell.
All he can hear is loud music from the inside which prompts him to leave Rufus a voicemail.
Will Michael really leave Weatherfield for London?
Or will Stephen Reid strike again to get rid of a very cumbersome witness of him spiking Carla Connor?
Tune in to ITV every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm to find out.
Rufus Donahue tries to get Michael on his team
Could Stephen get rid of him?
