It's understandable why Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) isn't in the best of moods after almost killing Elaine Jones (Paula Wilcox) in Coronation Street.

Recently, Stephen drugged Elaine with the knowledge that if she passed away, he would be entitled to a sizable inheritance as her next of kin.

In addition to Stephen's usual financial plight, he was in need of money to attempt to purchase Carla's (Alison King) stock in the plant after Owen (Ben Hull) forewarned him that he would be fired as soon as he became the sole owner.

Stephen’s murderous plan backfired because well…he didn’t actually kill Elaine…she just passed out and after a few days in hospital, she was sent back home.

As Stephen stresses and Elaine is still none the wiser, she feels concerned when he snaps at her while she’s practicing Tai-Chi.

Worried about Stephen’s low mood, Elaine is curious when Michael (Ryan Russell) says that it’s probably because he’s missing Canada.

At the end of the week, when Stephen reveals that it’s Canada Day, Elaine forms an idea and prepares to cheer him up.

Just as Stephen tries to argue with Owen about his feelings for Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) and stealing money from Underworld, Elaine, Audrey (Sue Nicholls), Sarah (Tina O’Brien) and Michael burst in waving Canadian flags.

Stephen paints on a smile, but he’s taken aback to clock Elaine scowling at him, but why?

What does Elaine know?

‘The last thing he needs is Owen moving in on Jenny, they could end up being together for years and he only sees Elaine as a short-term thing before he gets together with Jenny’, Todd Boyce said, explaining Stephen’s feelings for Jenny.

‘He is with Elaine for the money and what he can get from that relationship. He sees Jenny as the end goal, he has been insane about her from the moment they kissed.’