While Lisa Swain battles her inner turmoil, across Weatherfield another storm is brewing.

Abi Webster (Sally Carman-Duttine) returns from what was meant to be a relaxing break with Kevin, ready for normality at the garage.

But peace never lasts long on the cobbles.

As she busies herself, Abi stumbles upon a small but devastating clue: Carl’s phone buzzing, Dylan Wilson’s name flashing on the screen. At first, confusion.

Why would Dylan — a troubled teen with a complicated past — be calling Carl? But the longer Abi stares, the clearer the picture becomes. This isn’t just an innocent friendship. It’s the missing piece of a puzzle that Abi has suspected all along: Carl is up to something dirty.

Fans will remember Abi’s own battles with addiction, crime, and second chances. She knows what it’s like to walk the edge of disaster, and she’s fought too hard to keep her family safe. Seeing Dylan tangled in Carl’s world fills her with dread — not only for Dylan’s future but for the entire Webster family.

The garage has always been Kevin’s pride, the heart of the Websters’ livelihood. If Carl has been dragging Dylan into dodgy dealings through the business, the consequences could be catastrophic. Police investigations, ruined reputations, and broken family ties loom large in Abi’s mind.

Yet Abi is torn. Should she confront Carl immediately, risking an explosive confrontation that could tear the family apart? Or should she wait, gather evidence, and expose the truth carefully? Her protective instincts tell her to shield Dylan from Carl’s influence, but her gut knows that staying silent could make everything worse.

The scene is set for one of Abi’s fiercest showdowns yet. With Dylan’s name flashing like a warning sign, Abi faces an impossible choice: protect her family’s fragile peace or uncover a secret that could destroy them all. Either way, the clock is ticking — and Carl’s empire of lies is crumbling fast.