When all the pieces come together – Becky with a suspicious purse.

Betsy drawn into a fantasy, Lisa uncovering a conspiracy.

Adam and Eve reconnecting, Maggie sensing a bad omen, Sarah warning of an undercurrent.

The big picture emerges: Corrie is entering its darkest season in years.

All the elements – dirty money, old relationships, fear and twisted truths – are coming together. Many believe the writers are preparing for an “earthquake” mid-year: perhaps a financial scandal, or a shocking death.

If that happens, Corrie will not only return to its prime, but also mark a turning point: from a slice-of-life series to a saga about the consequences of greed and deception. And the final question: “Is Becky Swain really a victim of circumstance – or a devil in an angel’s disguise?”