It’s the end of an era in Coronation Street next week, with a major character staging an explosive exit amid very cruel circumstances.
Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) has been conning Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) and is about to make her escape plan, leaving her devastated.
But she’s not the only one crushed, as loved up Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) makes a last-ditch attempt to stop her going.
As you can imagine, it’s ultimately fruitless as Daisy leaves behind a trail of emotional destruction.
And speaking of destroyed lives, Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) is hit by the shattering news that she does indeed have young onset dementia and has to deal with the ramifications of this diagnosis.
But she’s determined to do it alone…
Monday April 28
Carl calls at No.13 and Abi senses that something is bothering him. Carl makes out that he’s worried about Kevin’s cancer and wishes they’d spent more time together.
Abi assures Carl that he’s a decent bloke and despite their rocky start, she’s pleased that he’s here. But when Carl pulls her in for a kiss how will Abi react?
Daisy is a little suspicious when Christina refuses to get rid of her burner phone and let Jenny and Dom message each other directly.
She is distracted however when Jenny reveals she has inherited some money from some shares Daisy’s dad had bought in her name and plans to invest in Dom’s company.
When Daniel calls at the Rovers and finds Christina with two phones.
Debbie swerves an invitation for lunch with Ronnie as she is going to the hospital with Carl who makes out they are going to a meeting. The neurologist confirms to Debbie that she has vascular dementia, but as long as she leads a healthy lifestyle, she can carry on as normal for the time being.
A shocked Debbie makes it clear to Carl that she wants to keep her diagnosis to herself for now and she’s not ready to tell the family. Debbie is upset to see what the future holds when a woman with dementia approaches her outside the clinic.
Back at home an excited Ronnie tells her Ronnie calls at the hotel and excitedly reveals that he’s put in an offer on No.6.
Betsy refuses to go back to college. Carla is sure she is secretly playing Lisa, especially when Lisa says she is going to take some time off work to look after her.
Meanwhile Lauren confesses to Bobby that she took the van and let Betsy take the rap for it and now she is getting mysterious threatening texts.
When Eileen slips in the kitchen and has to go A&E she is less than impressed when George asks Brian to take her as he is too busy.
Wednesday April 30
When Jenny reveals she has transferred the money Daisy is shocked when she hears Christina talking to Dom in the Rover’s back yard just what are they up to?
Meanwhile Julie’s Bingo fundraiser is underway in the bar, with Christina in charge Daisy goes through to the back room to find Jenny in a state of panic. Back in the bar Christina reads out bingo numbers unaware of what is unfolding.
A frustrated Carla is left looking after Betsy at the flat. As she makes Betsy some lunch she is surprised when Betsy picks up the pepper mill with both hands and grinds some pepper over her pasta.
When Carla points out that her arm is clearly fine, Betsy leaps up, sending her lunch flying just as Lisa returns home.
In the café Gary tells Maria that business is slow at the shop and he’s thinking of selling up and buying the builder’s yard. Maria’s adamant that they can’t afford it.
In the bistro, Gary confides in Mick how he’d like to buy the builder’s yard but Maria’s not keen. Mick reckons he should go ahead as what’s best for him is best for Maria too. Maria finds Gary and Mick enjoying a celebratory drink in the bistro.
Friday May 2
Daisy says her goodbyes before an explosive exit, leaving the street behind in spectacular fashion! With Jenny thrown into a state of panic from events the night before she begs Daisy not to leave
Ryan, Daniel and Kit mull over their failed relationships with Daisy. As Daisy puts the final touches to her escape plan emotions run high, will a heart to heart with Daniel change her mind or is she a woman on a mission?
An excited Gary assures Maria he’s going to make a success of the builder’s yard. Maria warns him that it was a mistake to offer Mick a job and tells Mick he’s not welcome.
In the precinct, Liam’s in trouble when his phone is snatched. As the lads continue to terrorise Liam, Mick approaches.
Brian calls with a wheelchair for Julie. Putting on a brave face she gets Eileen to wheel her into the pub but it’s clear she’s in pain. Julie lets slip to George that Eileen is bored with their relationship and he needs to make more effort. George is worried.
Carla takes a swipe at Betsy for faking her injury. Lisa lets it slide. But when Tracy makes it clear she wants paying for the damage to her van and Carla asserts Betsy should contribute.
Debbie calls with his things and assures a heartbroken Ronnie he’s done nothing wrong, it’s her. Dee-Dee finds Ronnie trying to soothe a grizzly Laila. Dee-Dee insists that she’ll give Laila her bottle and tells Ed she’d like to help out until James returns.
