Will Driscoll’s story begins gently like any other teenage romance, but within days, it turns into a nightmare that throws the whole family into a panic.

When Maggie accidentally finds Will’s passport along with a note about a flight abroad, the family is stunned: Will is preparing to leave – with Megan.

Megan entered Will’s life as someone who understood him, listened to him, and made him feel like he had grown up.

But that very “understanding” is what the family fears.

Megan is older, controls the pace of the relationship, and gradually becomes the center of Will’s world. To Will, Megan is love. To the adults, Megan is a red question mark.

When Will disappears, the family frantically searches for him. Megan feigns innocence, saying she only “accidentally” found the passport. But then, Will appears and embraces Megan, his eyes filled with trust. That moment sends chills down the viewer’s spine: Will doesn’t see danger, but it’s right in front of him.

Tense escalates when Will secretly meets Megan at the hotel. Ben, Will’s father, tracks them down and stands outside the room, knowing that if the door opens, things will spiral out of control. Meanwhile, Will still believes he’s doing the right thing for love.

Corrie doesn’t tell this story as a romance. It’s constructed as a warning about how quickly a child can be swept away by emotions. Megan doesn’t need violence; she just needs to make Will believe that no one but her is on his side.

This Christmas, the Driscoll family isn’t just busy decorating the tree or preparing presents. They’re racing against time to bring Will back – before he crosses a line from which there’s no turning back.