Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) is facing a complicated journey with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street.

Shortly after Todd started seeing Theo, he learnt that he was in a relationship with a woman called Danielle (Natalie Anderson), and that they also have children together. As far as Danielle was concerned, she had no idea that Theo wasn’t a straight man.

Amid this, Theo has also opened up about his life before Danielle, revealing that his church had put him through conversion therapy when he was younger in an attempt to change his sexuality.

The experience had scarred him and meant he was unable to accept himself, even at the same time as he was unable to deny his feelings for Todd.

In tonight’s episode, Todd and Theo headed to the pub for Glenda’s (Jodie Prenger) drag night. The evening started off well, but Todd then realised Theo was quite distracted by his phone and texts from Millie, his daughter.

Todd put Theo’s phone on airplane mode, wanting him to enjoy the night a bit more. He ended up doing just this but when he reached for the device to swap numbers with Billy (Daniel Brocklebank), Theo discovered what Todd had done.

As a result of having his phone off, Theo had missed the news that Millie was in hospital. He angrily confronted Todd which brought the mood down drastically. Outside, Todd gave Theo some space but then attempted to support him.

Unfortunately, a furious Theo pushed Todd and said he would knock his teeth out, should he come anywhere near him again.

After time passed, Theo arrived with Millie in tow. She was fine, but Theo revealed she wanted to stay with him after clashing with her mum. This wasn’t a problem for Todd, as he was more focused on the fact Theo had returned.

By way of an apology, Theo suggested getting a takeaway at the Bistro. Just as they sat down to wait, Todd went to the loo.

While on his own, Theo was confronted by a person he did not recognise. The man turned out to be the drag act from the Rovers, only this time he wasn’t wearing his alter-ego’s outfit.

Theo was confronted due to his behaviour in the pub, and he immediately went into a defensive mode after. As a result of trying to protect himself though, Theo reacted with anger and tipped his chair on the floor.

Todd rushed out just in time, but Theo had ran off back to the house.

As Theo called out for Millie, telling her that they were leaving, he began snapping an elastic band on his wrist. Seeing how distressed Theo had become, Todd tried his best to comfort him, but he was terribly worried.

Todd is trying his best, but it’s clear Theo is a complex individual with a dark and traumatic history.

Can he really help him on his own?