If there’s one scene that will make Coronation Street viewers hold their breath, it’s the showdown between Asha, Todd and Lisa – where all the secrets, doubts and heartaches are laid bare.

The setting is Asha’s house – the lights are dim, the rain is pouring out the windows, the air is thick with emotion, signaling the storm is brewing.

Todd arrives with a steely face, determined to “clear things up”.

Asha sits on the sofa, her hands shaking slightly. Lisa walks in last, holding a USB.

She knows she can’t keep it a secret any longer. “We need to hear this,” Lisa says, her voice choked. Sounds come from the speakers – Asha and Todd arguing, then an “X” sound. Todd looks at Asha, his eyes broken. “Tell me, what is this?” he asks. “It’s not you!” Asha replies, tears welling up. But Todd doesn’t believe it. He slams his hand on the table: “I’ve had enough lies.”

Lisa tries to intervene, but accidentally makes things worse by revealing that she’s been listening to this part for a long time without saying anything. Asha turns around: “Are you lying to me too?” The room falls into chaos – the three of them screaming, blaming, struggling desperately. When the last sound on the recording – the “X” admits that “it’s all a game” – all goes silent. Todd collapses, Asha bursts into tears, Lisa holds her head in guilt.

The scene ends with Todd walking out of the house, not looking back. Asha collapses, and Lisa watches, tears mingling in the dim yellow light. On screen, the words: “Every secret has a price – and Weatherfield is about to pay.”