Carl isn’t playing games
Sean refuses to serve Brody, Dylan and Betsy in the Rovers, prompting them to head to the precinct instead. But the evening quickly takes a dark turn when they are confronted by three lads demanding their cans.
Brody Michaelis urges Dylan and Betsy to run before making a dash himself, with the troublemakers giving chase.
Just when things look bleak, he is rescued after bumping into Debbie, Sally, Bernie, Glenda and Christina, who manage to scare the gang off.
Back at the pub, Dev and Tim are left increasingly concerned when they realise they have had no contact from their wives, and tensions begin to build.
2. Betsy faces big future decision after fashion offer lands
Betsy confides in Lauren that she has been offered a place at the London College of Fashion, but she is torn about leaving Dylan behind and unsure how he will take the news. She also admits she has not yet told her mum.
Eventually, Betsy steels herself and shares the offer with Lisa and Carla. Carla is thrilled for her, while Lisa’s reaction is more measured as the reality of the decision starts to sink in.
3. Party plans unravel as Carl’s secret sparks showdown
Sally, Glenda and Christina set off in high spirits with their cases packed, believing everything is going smoothly after Ronnie confirms plans are on track, although questions remain about what he is really up to.
At the hotel, the trip quickly descends into chaos as Sally, Bernie, Glenda and Christina wake up with hangovers. Debbie tries to reach Ronnie, while Christina quietly ends a call, and Glenda insists the group switch off their phones and enjoy the break.
Back on the Street, tensions explode when Kevin discovers footage revealing Carl sabotaging his car brakes. He storms over to confront him, only to realise Tyrone and Ronnie were aware of what happened.
As Kevin loses control and moves towards Carl with a wrench, Carl shocks everyone by producing a gun he has obtained from Fiona, turning the confrontation into something far more dangerous.
4. Garage gun showdown in Coronation Street spoilers
At the garage, the situation escalates as the men are left staring down the weapon. Ronnie insists nobody is leaving until everything is resolved.
Kevin refuses to believe the gun is real and grabs it, pointing it directly at Carl, leaving Ronnie horrified.
As Ronnie tries to intervene and wrestle it away, the gun suddenly goes off, sending shockwaves through everyone present as panic takes hold.
