A family is breaking down in a big way in Coronation Street next week – and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is right at the centre of it.
But when Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien) is the one accused of cheating, will she point Danielle (Natalie Anderson) in the right direction?
In other Grimshaw developments, Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is left fuming with George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) over his interference in Julie Carp’s (Katy Cavanagh) happiness.
Elsewhere, the con is stepping up against Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews), while Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) reaches a big decision.
And two teens are caught in an incident that lands them in hot water…
Monday April 21
A despondent Todd confides in Sarah that he suspects Theo will never have the guts to tell his family the truth about his sexuality.
Meanwhile when Danielle tells George about Sarah flirting with Kit while being with Todd an amused George puts her straight about Todd’s sexuality.
A furious Danielle spots Sarah putting a comforting arm around Theo. She catches up with Sarah and Todd in the cafe and accuses Sarah of having an affair with Theo.
On the street, Mick threatens Sean and spells out that if he causes Brody any more aggro, there will be hell to pay. Mick calls at the Rovers and tells Gemma that he and Lou would like her to join them for tea.
Jenny warns Gemma she should steer well clear of the pair of them. At the STC, Brody goads Dylan with homophobic comments about Sean. Dylan sees red and punches Brody, knocking him to the floor and kicking him.
When Sean overhears Lou confirming with Gemma what time she wants her to come round for dinner, he’s furious and accuses Gemma of siding with the enemy. Gemma feels terrible.
Julie decides that she wants to spend the fundraiser money on a trip to the Lakes. In the cafe she is clearly in a lot of pain, Roy gives her a heated wheat sack explaining that Hayley swore by them and she breaks down in tears.
When Brian confides in Roy that he’s still very much in love with Julie, Roy urges him to tell her.
An apologetic Wes and Zoe call to see Dee Dee at the corner shop flat. Dee Dee tells Alya that she had a very constructive meeting with them and explains they have agreed to push for extra training focusing on black maternity experiences.
Convinced that she’s turned a corner, Dee-Dee declares that she’s ready to return to work.
Jenny is thrilled when ‘Dom’ arrives in the Rovers. Daisy is shocked but Christina explains to Daisy that it’s all part of her plan. When Dom confides in Jenny that he’s selling his business and anyone who invests in it in the next few days will be guaranteed to double their money she is clearly interested, unaware of Christina and Daisy’s subterfuge.
Wednesday April 23
A distraught Theo tells Todd that he has destroyed his family and he needs to fix it. Meanwhile Danielle sees Sarah in the cafe and demands to know where Theo is. An angry Sarah tells Danielle she would be better off speaking to Todd.
In the factory Theo packs up his tools and tells Todd that it’s best if they stay out of each other’s way from now on.
At the hospital, the doctor tells Lauren that Frankie’s doing well and it won’t be long before he can be discharged. When a nurse approaches with a parcel for Frankie, Lauren clocks the prison stamp and is left shaken.
With the minibus broken down the group trip to the Lakes is cancelled and Julie says she is happy just to be with friends and family. Ignoring George’s caution to tread carefully, Brian declares his undying love for Julie and says he wants to be by her side till the end.
Eileen is irritated and less than impressed with George for trying to sabotage Brian and Julie’s last shot at happiness and orders him to sleep on the sofa.
Christina and Daisy are thrilled when Jenny decides she wants to invest in Dom’s company. Knowing they will have their money soon Daisy tells Daniel that an aunt has decided to give her some money and she’d like to use it so that they can start afresh away from Weatherfield.
When Chesney returns from London a stressed Gemma tells him what has happened with Mick and Sean since he left. Chesney resolves to have it out with Mick, but Gemma won’t hear of it, worried that Mick will beat him up too.
Friday April 25
In the café, Betsy rails at Tracy and then Carla for endangering her life. Lisa tries to calm her down but Betsy storms out.
Lauren finds Betsy destroying the contents of the florist van, as she tries to stop her Tracy approaches and in a panic Lauren sets off with Betsy in the van.
In the precinct, Lauren and Betsy survey the smashed up van. As a panicky Lauren admits that she’s never passed her test, a police car pulls up nearby.
Eileen is still feeling unsure about her relationship and Julie tells her that she needs to be with someone who makes her heart sing and should not settle for second best.
In the Rovers, Daisy and Christina are shocked to realise Dom spent the night with Jenny. Jenny says she really likes him but they just spent the night talking. When Daniel and Daisy arrive at the hotel for a couples massage Daniel is surprised to see Christine with Dom.
Debbie is looking after Laila for the day and when she discovers she has a temperature she tells Roy she’s going to take her to the doctors. Dee-Dee’s concerned and insists she’ll go with them. T
he hospital run tests and get her temperature down but Debbie notices the formula milk she gave her is for 3-6 month olds and believes it is her fault.
David and Shona return from visiting Gail and let themselves into Sarah’s flat. When Kit emerges from the bathroom wearing only a towel, David’s fuming. David rows with Sarah over her taste in men. Kit does his best to control his temper.
