In tonight’s gripping episode of Coronation Street, Sarah, desperate to address the paternity test issue, finds herself met with resistance when Adam Barlow refuses to engage. With her pregnancy scare weighing heavily on her mind, Sarah confides in Daniel Osbourne, who sympathizes with her predicament. However, Daniel predicts that even if Damon turns out to be the father, it will be a tough decision for Sarah to insist on an abortion. The mounting stress leads to a heated confrontation between Adam and Daniel, leaving Adam agitated and rushing off to court.
As Adam passionately presents his client’s case in the courtroom, disaster strikes. The pressure becomes too much for him, and he starts sweating, shaking, and losing focus. In a dramatic turn of events, Adam abruptly flees the courtroom, leaving everyone bewildered. Dee-Dee watches on in alarm as Adam experiences a full-blown panic attack, leaving her deeply concerned for his well-being.
Meanwhile, Toyah is plagued by paranoia when she stumbles upon bank statements revealing Spider’s financial situation isn’t as dire as he’s been claiming. Her suspicions drive her to investigate further, delving into Spider’s laptop. To her dismay, she discovers he has been exchanging emails with his ex and searching for houses near her. Confronted with these alarming revelations, Spider explains that he was attempting to expedite his divorce and his savings were spent on something intended for his ex. In a surprising twist, Spider drops to one knee and presents Toyah with a ring, asking her to marry him. The question remains: how will Toyah respond to this unexpected proposal?
Shona becomes an unwitting informant when she accidentally reveals to Sabrina that Max has been raiding the fridge for a picnic. However, Sabrina’s reaction is far from what Shona anticipates, as her face remains blank and unreadable. Meanwhile, Max is seen enjoying his picnic with Lauren, who drops the bombshell that her father wants her to visit him in prison. Sabrina’s fury escalates when she catches sight of Max and Lauren together.
Gemma experiences a sleepless night filled with financial worries. Seeking a solution, Jenny suggests she seek employment from her ex, Henry Newton, who is currently looking to hire staff. However, Gemma is hesitant, fearing Chesney’s disapproval and the potential complications it may bring.
On a lighter note, Tim, Sally, Steve, and Ed partake in Gerry’s Tai-Chi class, finding themselves immersed in the serene practice. Elaine relishes in the moment and suggests they all meet later for a meal, igniting a glimmer of hope and camaraderie among the group.
Cast
- Ben Hull as Owen Longford
- Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton
- Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee-Dee Bailey
- Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow
- Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter-Brown
- Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb
- Graham Turner as Gerry Northrop
- Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
- Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
- Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
- Luana Santos as Sabrina Adetiba
- Martin Hancock as Spider Nugent
- Paddy Bever as Max Turner
- Paul Joseph as Client
- Paula Wilcox as Elaine Jones
- Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
- Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
- Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
- Sam Aston as Chesney Winter-Brown
- Samuel Robertson as Adam Barlow
- Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
- Tina O’Brien as Sarah Barlow
- Todd Boyce as Stephen Reid
- Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1