Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Elaine Jones is taking a break from Weatherfield following the Stephen drama in Coronation Street.
The pair officially called it quits in Monday's episode (July 24), after Elaine discovered some of Stephen's nefarious plans for her.
With her son Tim, Elaine found forged life insurance papers last week and also realised that Stephen had been lying about having Zoom calls with his ex-wife Gabrielle.
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Elaine's Tai Chi instructor Gerry jumped at the opportunity to get to know her better now that Stephen is out of the picture, even asking her out for a drink.
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While Elaine was flattered by Gerry's interest, she turned him down – explaining that she simply isn't ready to date again so soon after her split from Stephen.
Elaine even announced that she would be temporarily leaving Weatherfield to stay with a friend, in order to get over the split.
She worried about warning Jenny Connor about Stephen before leaving, given his crush on her, but was convinced not to do so by Sally.
Digital Spy has learned from a Coronation Street source that viewers will see Elaine again – and she may well be frustrated by Stephen's latest actions once she returns.
Stephen had asked Sarah to retrieve his briefcase, and once alone with it in the hospital, he tore up the supposed 'suicide note' he'd planned to use if he'd killed Elaine.
The killer was all too willing to move on from his break-up as he openly flirted with Jenny Connor. Producers have already confirmed that Stephen will continue romancing Jenny in future weeks.
Viewers will see Stephen offering to lend a hand around the Rovers once he discovers Jenny's financial trouble, hoping to ingratiate himself with her in the process.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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