A tidal wave of betrayals, secrets, and stolen moments threatens to tear Weatherfield apart in what might be one of Coronation Street’s most explosive weeks this year.

It begins with Debbie Webster, already reeling under the emotional weight of early-onset vascular dementia. A hotel complaint spirals into humiliation when she lashes out at a guest, unaware she’s being filmed. In a twist no one could predict, Ryan Connor steps in to de-escalate the situation — only for Debbie, in a haze of confusion and desperation, to kiss him.

The act shakes Ryan, but it’s Debbie’s vulnerability that truly rattles him. He confides in Ronnie, fearing that Debbie’s condition is worsening. Meanwhile, Carl Webster shows up battered and bruised, and Debbie — despite her own unraveling mind — offers him cash to escape his mess. But the deeper tragedy is yet to unfold.

Inside the prison, Lou Michaelis clings to hope. Though she’s thrilled to see Sally and the girls, her heart breaks when her son Brody doesn’t appear. With sentencing on the horizon, she pleads for one last chance to reconnect — asking Sally to take out a bank loan to fund her legal battle. It’s a desperate move from a desperate woman.

Elsewhere, Todd Grimshaw floats in a momentary bliss. He believes he’s found peace with Theo Silverton, who whispers promises of a shared future. But the illusion cracks when Billy overhears Theo casually telling an ex-colleague he’s dating a new woman. Theo shrugs it off as a lie to avoid conflict. Still, the truth lurks — and it’s about to turn brutal.

At dinner in the Bistro, Theo and Todd are confronted by Noah, a so-called conversion therapist, who hands Theo a leaflet promising to “save his soul.” It’s disturbing, and it unearths something darker in Theo’s past. Todd is horrified. But when he later storms into the community centre with Billy to confront Noah, emotions erupt. Todd lashes out, and a supporter captures the violent confrontation on camera.

As Todd faces questioning by police, Theo reappears — not to break up, but to offer a romantic evening as if nothing happened. The psychological whiplash leaves Todd shattered, uncertain who to trust.

Meanwhile, Kevin Webster faces a betrayal of his own. His partner Fiona steals a car after conspiring with Carl. When Kevin chases after her, the stress overwhelms him, and he collapses. Glenda tries to rush him to hospital, but he resists. Later, when Kevin confronts Carl, his brother plays a cruel card — suggesting it’s time to confess he’s been lying about having cancer.

Carl’s manipulation cuts deep. It’s not just a scam; it’s a betrayal of Kevin’s empathy, his family, and every moment of trust built between them. For Kevin, it’s not just about a stolen car anymore — it’s about a stolen truth.

Back at the garage, Brody is given hope when Tim secures him a job. But across the road, Aadi Alahan faces a reckoning of his own. After discovering the robbery won’t be covered by insurance due to a missed payment, he gets a reprieve when Dev’s aunt gifts them £25,000 for the wedding. Bernie, always quick with a plan, suggests moving the ceremony forward.

Yet even joy is laced with unease. Dev offends Lauren by bringing up her father’s imprisonment. Though they share a kiss, cracks in trust linger just beneath the surface.

And in the midst of all this, young Sam hides in the Bistro office on Audrey’s birthday, feeling the full emotional fallout from Lily locking him out of class. His fury simmers, unresolved.

As relationships fracture and long-held lies edge closer to revelation, Weatherfield braces itself. From cancer hoaxes to crumbling romances, legal desperation to mental decline, every character is being tested.