Nick falls into a coma following a car accident with David. Leanne supports Nick when he is released from the hospital. He becomes argumentative and short-tempered which Leanne finds difficult. Leanne discovers that Nick slept with David's wife, Kylie Platt (Paula Lane) on Christmas Day (also David's birthday) and that David caused the car crash. Following weeks of indecision, she allows Nick to look after Simon. He loses his temper and Leanne decides to reconcile with him and support his recovery. Despite Nick punching Leanne during an angry outburst on Christmas Day 2013, they stay together for another month, after which they split up after Nick realised their marriage was based on nothing.