This year, Eva Price hoped for a peaceful Christmas, free from tears and turmoil.

She cleaned her apartment, chose cinnamon-scented candles, and told herself, “This year I have to chill.”

But life in Weatherfield was never “chill.” When Eva decided to invite Megan—her new close friend—to dinner with the Driscoll family, she didn’t know she had just planted a bomb under the Christmas tree.

The meal took place in what seemed like a warm atmosphere.

Ben Driscoll, Eva’s boyfriend, tried to appear cheerful, while his mother—Maggie Driscoll—sat at the head of the table, smiling in a way that suggested she was in charge. Everything went smoothly until Maggie noticed Eva’s gaze on Adam, who had just stopped by the store with presents. A silent spark flickered amidst the fake laughter. Ben begins to suspect something, Maggie looks at Eva with an unreadable gaze, and Megan is inadvertently drawn into an already fractured relationship.

According to spoilers, Maggie seems to know a secret Eva is hiding. A letter, found in the kitchen, may be the key to unlocking the Christmas drama. During lunch, Maggie unexpectedly insists everyone stay, flashing a chillingly “friendly” smile, and as fans predicted – that’s when chaos begins. Arguments, broken dishes, and accusations from both sides turn the warm gathering into an emotional battlefield.

The climax comes when, at midnight, Evelyn discovers an unconscious person in the backyard – a sign that things have gone too far. It could be Ben, or it could be someone else – ITV is keeping their identity secret, leaving fans guessing throughout the holiday season. From a seemingly “family” meal, everyone in the Driscoll household has now become a suspect in the incident that rocked Weatherfield.