Lisa Swain takes Summer in for questioning
Coronation Street spoilers confirm the police start to close in on the main suspect in Theo’s murder next week. Kit discovers a “crucial detail” as part of the gripping whodunnit storyline. The soap recently announced the six possible suspects in Theo Silverton’s (James Cartwright) shocking murder- George (Tony Maudsley), Gary (Mikey North), Summer (Harriet Bibby), Christina (Amy Robbins) and Danielle (Natalie Anderson).
At the start of next week, Kit reassures Todd they’re closing in on Theo’s killer but his words make Summer shift uncomfortably. Meanwhile, Maggie finds herself caught up in more lies, and Daniel is the target of some online trolls.
Here’s a roundup of six spoilers for next week on the cobbles.
1) Summer’s journal
At the start of the week, Kit reassures Todd they’re closing in on Theo’s killer but his words make Summer shift uncomfortably. As George tidies up he accidentally knocks over Summer’s bag and is horrified to see a page from her journal that describes putting a gun to Theo’s head. As George and Christina read through her journal, they’re startled by Summer’s sudden return.
2) Kit spots a crucial detail
Looking through Lisa’s wedding photos, Kit spots a crucial detail that could implicate Summer. After Kit’s revelation, Lisa takes Summer in for questioning.
On the street, Todd defends Summer to Lisa. George later quizzes Summer about Theo’s death and a flashback reveals what he saw on the night. Summer furiously confronts George over his accusations, suggesting that he was the one responsible for Theo’s murder.
3) Summer’s escape route
George confides in Christina that he’s told the police about Summer’s lies. When Christina remarks that it’ll only be a matter of time before they come after her, a panicky Summer who has overheard slips out of the door. When Todd bumps into Summer carrying a hold-all, Summer explains that she’s worried the police are going to arrest her for Theo’s murder so she’s spoken to her university in the States and is flying out this afternoon.
Summer remembers a witness who could back up her alibi. Will they be able to prove her innocence and has she made it to the US?
4) Megan is released on bail
Ben takes a call from the police to say Megan has been released on bail. When Maggie appears for their family lunch, revealing Ollie invited her, Ben’s unimpressed.
Over lunch, Ben breaks the news to Will that Megan’s out on bail. Maggie’s horrified and assures Will that she’ll protect him but Ben loses his temper and drops the bombshell on Ollie and Will.
5) Will struggles to move on
Will admits to Tim that he can’t relax knowing that Megan has been released. Ben tries to book a family holiday, but their plans are interrupted when Susie’s fierce family loyalty causes more drama for the Driscolls.
Ben receives a call that Will failed to turn up for his PE exam. Finding Will in the precinct, Bethany draws on her own experience of being groomed to try and offer support. However, when she touches his hand, a volatile Will erupts, accusing her of touching him up.
6) Daniel gets scooped up in Jodie’s lies
Daniel confides in Jodie that he doesn’t feel ready to face the world just yet. Jodie tells him that she ran into Cassie and makes out that Bertie is really missing him and he needs to pull himself together. Daniel calls to collect Bertie from number one only to discover he’s been having the time of his life. Daniel returns home and rounds on Jodie for lying to him.
When Jodie announces that it’s her birthday, Daniel’s surprised and offers to treat her to lunch. As Nick presents Jodie with a birthday cake everyone sings, the moment is ruined when Shona arrives and reveals that Jodie’s birthday isn’t until December.
