From the constant hints, fans of the two shows have begun to call this theory by a shortened name: “Corriedale.”

If it really happens — this will be an unprecedented crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, focusing on exactly one event: Debbie Webster and Ronnie’s wedding. But that beautiful reason comes with a very strong smell of darkness.

The more Debbie prepares, the more viewers realize she is getting married to hold on to something.

The shaky memory, the moments of losing control, the attempt to quickly set a wedding date — make the wedding start to feel like a race against time.

And in soap operas, when characters decide to marry out of fear of losing themselves, the results are often brutal.

The scenario that fans talk about the most: the wedding takes place at Home Farm — one of Emmerdale’s drama icons. Imagine: Ronnie stands at the end of the aisle, the choir playing. Belle silently looks at Debbie, whose eyes are filled with tears and a bit of confusion. The vows are not finished yet… Debbie suddenly loses her train of thought, forgetting the person standing in front of her. The crowd is shocked. Ronnie freezes. Belle clutches the wedding book in her hand. The screen fades out.

This twist is not only shocking, but also paves the way for a series of storylines related to illness, family, love and acceptance. Debbie is a strong woman who always tries to hide her fear. When she agrees to marry Ronnie, it is not only love — but also hope: if the memory fades, at least she once stood at the altar, once chose this person.

In that picture, Belle becomes the grayest character: she holds the key to the truth. She can be the one to help Debbie organize the most beautiful wedding of her life, or the one to destroy it by deciding to expose her mental state. Belle’s arrival also allows Emmerdale to enter Corrie in the most natural way—through an emotional event rather than a violent or criminal scandal.

Fans are expecting a beautiful wedding. But soaps have never been gentle. And Corriedale—if it does happen—could be the biggest proof of that.