Coronation Street's Bernie Winter breaks down next week, as her lies are exposed regarding Joseph Brown's recent disappearance.
Joseph, the stepson of Bernie's daughter Gemma, ran away from home earlier this month, after a row with his dad Chesney over his school bullies.
The 10 year old hid in the attic of his aunt Fiz's house, with his cousin Hope Stape keeping him there.
But when the youngsters were out and about, amid Joseph's worried loved ones appealing for his safe return, they were spotted by a friend of Bernie's named Clint.
Clint recognised Joseph and bribed the pair in exchange for the £30,000 reward money for Joseph being found.
He said he would keep quiet on the true circumstances of him going missing and Hope knowing the truth, if they let him return the child and claim the reward.
The youngsters agreed and Joseph returned, only for Bernie to figure out the truth about her pal Clint.
But instead of spilling the beans, the family's money woes led to her doing the unthinkable and striking a deal with Clint.
Instead of calling the police, she wanted to split the reward money - while Joseph and Hope also needed to remain quiet.
Next week on the ITV soap, Bernie's secret comes under threat with her forced to bribe both the kids to stay silent on the matter.
Getting Hope loads of sweets and offering them money, she also gets Joseph a new video game.
But this only raises the suspicions of those on the street, including Hope's grandmother Evelyn.
Bernie is soon accused of being behind Joseph going missing in a bid to steal the cash, which she vehemently denies.
But Evelyn calls the police on her, and it's not long before she breaks down and spills the truth to them.
Both Bernie and Chesney are soon hauled in for police questioning much to their horror, but will they face trouble and can her family forgive her?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.
