Basically in this story newcomer Stella Price is not only a woman set out to become a successful manager of the Rovers, but also Leanne Barlow's real Mother. As Stella becomes closer to her daughter, Leanne remains in the dark and as there bond strengthens, Peter and Leanne's relationship starts to fall. Will Stella tell Leanne the truth and will Leanne and Peter remain together? Not complicated enough for you? Well, add the fact that Stella's daughter is a complete psycho and that Carla is waiting to make her move on Peter then you are in a complicated web of heartbreak and lies, and to top things of, something is up with Leanne. But just what is it?
Chapter One: New in Town
Inside the Rovers a storm was brewing, you could just feel it in the air, Tracy Barlow, stood behind the bar, her usual mug grinning manically like the joker. Steve was struggling to hold Becky back from tearing the woman's eyes out and Lloyd was sat down next to Peter and Leanne, nursing a bleeding nose, a little present from a very angry Becky.
"What's wrong Rebecca, upset you have lost your little backstreet pub?" Tracy smirked, making Becky's attempts to lunge at her even more ferocious.
"Tracy cut it out" Peter sighed, putting his now empty orange juice bottle on the table next to Leanne's wine. He looked at it longingly for a moment, then back up at Tracy, a new found determinedness in his eyes.
"Whatever Peter, like I'm going to listen to my old alcoholic mess of a brother" Tracy grinned.
"Oi, you old cow, Peter isn't an alcoholic mess, he has come long way" Leanne said, putting her hand on Peter's shoulder in a supporting way
"Says the prostitute" Tracy said quickly.
"You can't talk you murdering, child selling little-" Leanne began to say, rising out of her seat dangerously.
"Lee, calm down" Peter said soothingly.
"Don't tell me what to do Peter, she's asking for a slap she is" Leanne yelled angrily.
"Yeah too right" Becky agreed, still trying to worm her way out of Steve's grip. "Get of me you wimp"
"No, I don't fancy have my wife put in prison for GBH" Steve said, determined not to let go of his raging wife.
"It will be a lot worse if I get my hands on her!" Becky snapped.
"Ooh, I'm trembling" Tracy said, pretending to shake.
"Shut it you" Leanne said, "You should be rotting in a prison cell, not stood behind the bar looking like you've won the bloody jackpot"
"Honestly, you Battersby's, you don't know when to give it up" Tracy said. "Is there any scheme you haven't gotten up to?"
"Oh I don't know" Leanne said sarcastically "Selling my child to the local man who works in the cafe, killing my boyfriend by hitting him over the head. Oh and let's not forget how you pretended to be abused to get the sympathy vote in court"
"You make me out to be the bad guy" Tracy said simply.
"That's because you are one" Becky chirped.
"Oh boo hoo" Tracy said "Becky, I hate to say it, but you're barred"
"Why you little..." Becky began.
"I'm sorry Becky, but I have to do what I think is right, and if me and my Amy are moving in then I'm afraid you can't be near her, you know, in case you try and do a runner with her" Tracy smiled.
"Tracy, you're a spiteful bitch you are" Leanne sighed.
"And you can follow her out of the door. But don't worry, I'm sure Nicky will happily get you a drink or two at his place" Tracy said.
"Tracy, take that back now" Peter yelled.
"No I won't, it's true, and she just can't keep her hands off other guys" Tracy said. "She's always been trouble that one. Don't know why you married her"
"Because I love her, and she is the most amazing person I have ever met" Peter said, staring at his wife lovingly.
"Aw" Leanne said smiling. "I'm still angry at her though"
"Thought so" Peter said.
"Out! Both of you!" Tracy said, running from behind the bar and grabbing Leanne and Becky aggressively.
"Get your dirty hands of me!" Becky yelled.
"Grow up" Tracy said with a roll of her eyes. Then Becky turned round and smacked her.
"Nice hit" Leanne smiled.
"Thank you" Becky said.
"That's it, both of you are banned from even setting foot in this place again. EVER" Tracy yelled.
"I don't think so" A woman's voice said, Leanne and Becky turned round along with the rest of the pub, Tracy stood up, groaned then approached the new arrival.
"And who are you to make the rules around here?" Tracy asked.
"Stella Price, the new Rovers Return bar manager and tenant" The woman named Stella said.
"But..." Tracy gaped.
"Didn't Steve tell you?" Stella asked. Tracy still had her mouth open in shock. "I'll take it that he didn't then"
"Stella, I'm so glad you could come" Steve said "Not many people would have took the job"
"I was interested in the local area" Stella shrugged looking around.
"You're kidding right?" Becky scoffed.
"No actually, I'm not, you must be Rebecca McDonald" Stella said. Leanne smirked and sat down once more next to Peter.
"Yeah, but people call me Becky" Becky said with a polite smile.
"Don't lie Rebecca!" Lloyd joked.
"Bugger of Lloyd or you will get another slap" Becky said.
"So, can one of you bring my cases around, I'll go and tell my family that we got the right place. Oh, and you two, you're not barred. Actually have a drink on me for your trouble" Stella said.
"Ooh, I like her, come on Becky, I'm not one to turn down a free drink" Leanne said with a smile.
"And as for you" Stella said turning to Tracy "One more bad move from you and you're out"
"You can't tell me what to do" Tracy said.
"Actually I can, seeing as I am your boss" Stella said. "So, let's just straighten things out okay, you do as I say, and if you turn up wearing that again, I will sack you on the spot, we don't want the punters thinking this place is a brothel"
"I really like her" Becky whispered to Leanne who smirked and nodded.
"Right then ladies, I think that I owe you a drink" Stella said walking behind the bar.
"You know what I think you do" Becky nodded.
"Coming up" Stella said, getting the glasses. "Oh, and Tracy, you may want to close your mouth, you're looking a bit too much like a goldfish" Tracy stormed out of the pub angrily and Becky burst out laughing.
"You're welcome to this place if your gonna treat her like that" Becky smiled as the place got louder and chatter filled the air now the fight was over. Once receiving her drink, Becky walked over to Steve.
"Here you go" Stella said, handing Leanne her drink.
"Cheers" Leanne said, smiling at the woman, walking off to sit next to Peter. Stella watched as Peter put his arm around Leanne's shoulders and smiled. She was happy for the girl. After all, she was her daughter.