Coronation Street is lining up more turmoil and drama for characters on the ITV soap next week, following an already tense month.
Abi Franklin's baby secret is exposed to residents in Weatherfield, and the father of her child finally discovers he's a dad.
Imran Habeeb can't hold in his emotions when he heads to the hospital to meet his premature baby, but will girlfriend Toyah find out when she walks in on the pair talking?
Adam Barlow is determined to prove to wife Sarah Platt that ex Lydia Chambers, who will soon leave the show in "exciting" scenes, is lying about their apparent affair.
Carla Connor soon gets involved with her own suspicions about Lydia, as it seems her plan could be falling apart.
There's a reunion of sorts for Abi and Kevin too, and a big decision for teen Amy Barlow...
Imran's baby news
Imran Habeeb discovers big news on the ITV soap next week, as Abi Franklin drops a bombshell.
Abi was stunned to learn she was pregnant and in labour in a recent episode, unaware she was carrying her fourth child.
The baby boy remains in hospital and in need of special care after his premature birth, while Abi made the devastating decision to do a runner.
In upcoming scenes though, Abi will fight to keep her baby and it leads to Imran finding out he's the father.
Abi and Imran had a fling in September, while no one knows it was Imran that Abi had the one-night stand with.
When news of Abi's baby arrival reaches Weatherfield next week, it doesn't take long for Imran to suspect he might be the dad.
As he races to the hospital in secret to confront Abi, she confirms the truth leaving him emotional.
She reveals Imran is the father, not her husband Kevin Webster, leading to Imran asking to see his son.
Adam hits the bottle
Adam Barlow turns to the drink as he struggles with Lydia's continued torment.
Adam - played by Sam Robertson - has been finding it difficult to cope with Lydia's (Rebecca Ryan) decision to target him and see that his marriage to Sarah Barlow (Tina O'Brien) ends as part of her big elaborate plot.
And as he struggles to deal with what she's doing to him, spoilers for next week for the ITV soap reveal that Adam turns to alcohol to try and find solace, whilst Lydia ups the ante.
Adam is fuming for always being treated like the bad guy so he picks up a drink and flirts with a girl. Explaining how his wife died in a car crash, Daniel soon arrives to put things right after getting a text from Daisy.
He tells the girl that Adam's wife is still very much alive - as he heads out to town to try and drown his sorrows even more.
On Friday, Daniel advises him to speak to Sarah, but when he heads over - and is clearly still hungover - Sarah is less than impressed and tells him to get out.
Out on the cobbles, he spots Lydia and storms over to her, determined to prove that she is a liar.
Kevin and Abi reunite?
Abi Webster is set to receive help from her estranged husband Kevin Webster on the soap next week, as she faces more danger after her shock baby twist.
The drama kicks off on Wednesday, March 16, when Abi hits headlines, leaving Debbie demanding answers as she assumes the baby is Kevin’s.
While Abi hurries out, explaining the baby is having an operation, she is left stunned when Kevin later appears at the hospital.As Abi waits for news about the newborn, Kevin walks down the hospital corridor and takes his estranged wife in his arms as Abi breaks down.
Kevin assumes the baby is the result of her one night stand with Tez and Abi goes along with the lie.
The nurse then confirms that Alfie’s operation went well and Kevin offers to let her stay at No 13 until she’s won custody, giving Abi hope.
Lydia rumbled?
Coronation Street spoilers may have revealed who will come to Adam Barlow's rescue on the ITV soap, as he faces turmoil at the hands of his ex Lydia Chambers.
Carla Connor, the partner of Adam's uncle Peter Barlow, grows suspicious about newcomer Lydia in upcoming scenes.
Viewers have already seen Carla questioning Lydia's version of events, as she continues to secretly plot against Adam - something he is trying to prove his innocence over.
Now, it seems Carla will encourage Adam's wife Sarah to think things through before cutting her husband out of her life for good.
Next week, Adam tries to reconcile with Sarah after she recently kicked him out.
Later, Carla has a word with colleague Sarah that may hint whose side she is on.
Despite her differences with Adam after their past fling, Carla remains convinced that there is more to Lydia's claims.
She soon tells Sarah to reconsider what has been happening, and to think hard before cutting off Adam for good.
Carla suggests Lydia can't be trusted, so will she be the one to find out the truth and bring her down?
Amy torn between Jacob and her family
Amy Barlow will be forced to choose between her new bad boy love interest Jacob Hay and her family on the soap after her dad and boyfriend came to blows.
Amy (Elle Mulvaney) had been keeping her relationship with former drug dealer Jacob (Jack James Ryan) a secret, knowing her family would disapprove, but when Amy was spiked during a night out, Jacob was forced to spill the beans.
ITV spoilers have now revealed that the future of Amy and Jacob’s relationship will come to a head next week on the soap.
The drama kicks off on Monday, March 14, when Tracy reveals her plans for some mum and daughter time, leaving Amy because she’ll have to cancel her secret night with Jacob.
In the bistro, Tracy orders sambuca shots and flirts with a man at the bar leaving Amy very unimpressed.
Having summoned Steve to take Tracy home, Amy despairs as she’s forced to spend time with Steve instead.
In later scenes, Amy tells Jacob she’ll try and swerve her parents so they can meet up later. But Amy’s ruse hits another snag when she tells Steve she’s off to see Emma (Alexandra Mardell), who has reluctantly agreed to cover for her, only for Steve to reveal he’s just seen Emma on her way to the tram station.
Caught in a lie, Amy dashes out to tell Jacob she can’t see him as her dad’s at home, leaving him to head off, fed up.
In scenes on Friday, March 18, Amy decides to arrange lunch in the bistro with her parents, but when she arrives with Jacob in tow, their jaws hit the floor.
With the meal over, Amy and Jacob admit they’re in love, but how will Steve and Tracy react?
They’re then horrified when they see Jacob punching Simon outside and Steve turns to Amy to give her an ultimatum, telling her she needs to choose between Jacob and her family. What will she do?
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Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.
