Next week’s Coronation Street will not only revolve around Asha’s tragedy or Tim’s 14-year-old secret, but also open up a tearful story about Todd Grimshaw.

After many tiring days, Todd has to undergo a series of tests at the hospital because he is suspected of having bowel cancer.

This is the moment that makes both him and his loved ones face their ultimate fear: the fragility of life.

While Todd waits for the results, Billy Mayhew – his life partner who has been through so much with him – does not hesitate to stay by his side, taking care of him and encouraging him.

Billy’s presence becomes a rare spiritual support, helping Todd to reduce some of his anxiety. They go to the pub together, trying to find a bit of light-hearted atmosphere after long tiring days. The audience will easily feel this moment as a rare quiet, warm slice in the heavy drama series of Weatherfield.

However, that peace was quickly broken when Theo Silverton suddenly walked in. Having just returned from Noah’s funeral, Theo’s mood was already gloomy, and he was even more upset when he saw Todd and Billy chatting intimately. The jealousy that had been simmering inside him immediately erupted. Theo could not hide his annoyed look, and did not hesitate to blame Todd for “relying” on Billy too much.

The tension escalated when Todd revealed that he had agreed to have dinner with George and Christina – an affirmation that he had his own life, not completely dependent on Theo. Instead of calming down, Theo became even angrier, feeling excluded from Todd’s life. Blind jealousy prevented Theo from seeing the truth that Todd was the one fighting the fear of illness, needing companionship more than ever.