There looks set to be an emotional goodbye in Coronation Street as a character makes an unexpected return.
It hasn't been an easy time for Chesney Brown and co as their money struggles ended up in his son Joseph running away.
Last week, the dad of five and his partner Gemma Winter were distraught to learn that Joseph was being bullied at school because they can’t afford to buy a new school jumper and trainers.
The 10-year-old, played by William Flannagan, then went missing after kebab shop worker Chesney stormed off to the school to complain about his son's treatment, despite him promising his son he'd stay quiet.
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Joseph's disappearance wasn't as dramatic as it felt to a worried Chesney and Gemma, as he spent time hiding in his aunt Fiz Stape's loft with the help of cousin Hope.
As well as a police search, £30,000 in reward money, spearheaded by Dev Alahan, was raised for his safe return.
Eventually, Joseph returned home after being spotted back on the cobbles by Bernie Winter's friend Clint Stubbins.
He pocket the reward money and gave Hope and Joseph £100 each to go back No.5 with them.
Since then, Chesney and Gemma have been questioned by the police and social services over Joseph's disappearance.
But they could be saying goodbye for good.
First look pictures have captured Chesney actor Sam Aston and William filming at the airport with suitcases in tow.
The scenes show a tearful Chesney hugging his son as they're joined by another character who viewers may remember.
Joseph's grandma Linda Hancock has also been snapped, meaning the young lad could be heading off to Portugal after his runaway ordeal.
Linda, played by Jacqueline Leonard, is Katy Armstrong's mum.
In October 2017 Joseph's mum, played by Georgia May Foote, was killed off-screen in a car crash in Portugal.
Chesney traveled to Portugal to support Joseph and attend Katy's funeral, before returning back to Weatherfield with Joseph who was still reeling from the death of his mother.
Linda's last appearance in Weatherfield was back in 2015.
The pictures show the group filming in masks for what could be Joseph's last scenes.
It comes after Corrie boss Iain MacLeod teased a character return.
He told the Manchester Evening News and other press at the end of last year that there will be a 're-introduction of a character' connected to the No.5 household.
And it appears Linda could be the person.
This week, Corrie fans will see the police swoop on Bernie and Chesney after she breaks down and admits to having some of the reward money from Clint.
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