Also, Brian suggests marriage to Cathy, wedding conflict for Fiz, and Gail confides in Shona as the latter has other worries.
Imran Habeeb’s (Charlie de Melo) death has consequences that are still felt today because his wife Toyah (Georgia Taylor) is still thought to be involved. In the meantime, Abi Webster (Sally Carman) will appear in court once more to decide what will happen to her young son Alfie. However, amidst all the drama, stepson Jack (Kyran Bowes) receives a surprise.
While Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) deals with issues related to her house and her upcoming wedding, Brian Packham (Peter Gunn) has a significant question for Cathy Matthews (Melanie Hill)! Audrey Roberts’ (Sue Nicholls) mother Gail Rodwell’s (Helen Worth) worries are rekindled, and Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) thinks a curse is in effect. ..
1. Is Toyah a killer?
Toyah delivers a moving eulogy at Imran’s funeral. Imran’s friends Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) and Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) aren’t persuaded by her explanation that she wishes Imran had survived the crash rather than her. Later, Toyah is warned by Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) about an accusation made by Adam and is informed that Peter has been questioned regarding her scheme involving Eva’s daughter Susie.
Toyah claims she never intended to kill her husband or herself as she enters the police station to speak with DS Swain. But is Toyah telling the truth, and will she go to prison? Her sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) is desperate to help her.
Will Abi be reunited with Alfie?
The next hearing has already been scheduled, and Abi and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) learn that she must reapply for custody of her infant boy starting next week. Abi complains to a nearby woman in the waiting room about the legal system as a result of her frustrations. She is horrified to discover that the judge is the exact same woman as they enter the court, though!
Abi, who is convinced that she has ruined her chances of getting Alfie, listens as the local government solicitor lists all of her shortcomings as a mother. Will Alfie be returned to the car system, or will Abi succeed in her efforts to permanently bring him home?
Jack learns a shocking truth
Jack Webster (his own son) overhears Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) urging brother Kevin to consider whether he is truly happy to raise another man’s child in Alfie. Jack is shocked when it is revealed that Kevin had an affair with Tyrone Dobbs’ (Alan Halsall) deceased wife Molly, leading to the conception of Jack.
The young child finds it difficult to process this shocking news, but manages to wish Abi and his father luck at the custody hearing. Will Jack tell Kevin what he knows or keep it to himself? It’s undoubtedly not the best method for learning your origin story. Sadly, Jack!
Brian proposes to Cathy
Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) notices that Cathy is less than enthusiastic about moving to Cornwall with Brian, who is still determined to do so. Brian approaches Cathy with the idea of getting married after she counsels him to try a more passionate strategy. Later, Evelyn urges Cathy to discuss her reservations with Brian, but she accepts his offer instead.
Even though things inevitably spiral out of control, Brian eventually confides in Cathy that he intends to move to Cornwall and has even made an offer on a home there. What will Cathy do? Will she genuinely agree to their new way of life?
Trouble for Fiz
Jamie Kenna’s character, Phill Whittaker, tells Fiz that their new home needs to be rewired because it’s a death trap right now. Phill accepts her ex Tyrone’s invitation to stay with him, stating that it will be for the best. There’s the issue of the upcoming nuptials amid all that drama, which sounds stressful enough on its own.
Phill reveals that his mother Mimi (Margot Leicester) will in fact be present at their wedding. Fiz, however, puts up a fight when he adds that Mimi wants to be a part of the planning. She explains that although his mother is welcome, she will only be a guest because she doesn’t want Mimi to have any influence on the big day. Will Fiz’s plans be successful?
Gail worries for Audrey
Gail has previously expressed worries about her mother Audrey’s heavy drinking, and the following week, after noticing the quantity of empty wine bottles in the recycling bin, Gail confides in her daughter-in-law Shona that she is concerned Audrey is drinking excessively.
Shona informs the woman that Gail has hidden the wine as she is discovered looking through the cabinets for it. Does Audrey have a drinking issue? And will Gail be able to convince her or will she just end up alienating her mother even more?
Are the Platts haunted?
The terse response to this complex query is undoubtedly yes. Remember Max’s evil biological father Callum Logan? This is the family whose deceased member was once discovered buried beneath the floor. and even before that, they were taken hostage by Richard Hillman, a serial killer who was married to Gail’s innocent husband. The clan hasn’t had it easy, not even when they were free of evil influences!
The following week, Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) uses crystals and incense candles to help Shona relax. When Gail picks up an ornament that she brought back from Thailand, Bernie says they should get rid of it because it is the source of the bad energy in the house. David is dubious, but Shona supports Bernie. What will Gail do? Furthermore, are the Platts truly cursed? Most likely, but I doubt that has anything to do with a memento more than the Soap Gods!
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