For someone who is loved by so many on the Street, it’s bizarre to think of Rita on her own for Christmas. However, that is sadly what happens this fortnight, as the cobbles stalwart resolves that she doesn’t want to be a burden to any of her beloved friends and neighbours!
After concluding that Gemma has her hands full looking after the quads, Rita fibs and tells her that she has plans to spend the festive period with her old friend, Mavis Wilton. However, as Rita hangs up the phone to Gemma, it’s clear that in reality she has made no arrangements to go anywhere.
Meanwhile, Dev pops round to spread some festive cheer when he drops off Rita’s Christmas tree. While Rita cuts a solemn figure, decorating the spruce…
