No one expected that the gentle man Todd Grimshaw would become the center of a violent emotional explosion right in the heart of Weatherfield.

In just a few short minutes, the normally peaceful bistro turned into a battlefield when Todd suddenly attacked Noah, who he believed had manipulated his lover – Theo Silverton.

Theo (played by James Cartwright) was considered the “perfect man”: thoughtful, determined, and had been a strong shoulder for Todd after his past trauma.

But it all collapsed when Todd discovered that Theo had participated in “conversion therapy” under the guidance of Noah himself.

It was not only a blow to Todd’s trust but also made him realize that his love had been turned into a psychological experiment.

When the clip of Todd punching Noah went viral, the villagers were divided into two camps: some defended him for “beating up on behalf of the entire LGBTQ+ community”, others criticized him for losing control and betraying his professional image at the funeral home. While public opinion was boiling, Todd returned home, his eyes empty, sighing: “I lost myself because of someone who didn’t dare to face the truth.”

That night, Theo came to apologize, admitting that he had been forced to “cure” his homosexuality to please his parents and ex-wife. Todd was silent, but his dry words closed everything: “I just need to be honest, I don’t need to be perfect.” The scene of the two standing in the rain, no umbrella, only the flickering yellow light – left the audience speechless. A chapter of love was broken, but the beginning of a new series of tragedies about to strike.