The Platts are left on tenterhooks next week in Coronation Street, as Jodie Ramsey's return is teased, before Lily Platt later goes missing. But that's not the only drama ahead in the long-running ITV soap, which is filmed in Salford.
Jodie's Return and Lily's Disappearance
Kit Green squirms as Sarah Platt presents daughter Bethany with some designer baby clothes and tells her they're a gift from her and Kit, the excited grandparents. But Ryan Connor is angry when Sarah tells Nick Tilsley, David and Shona Platt that he is the father of Bethany's child. Guessing that Kit is the father, Shona tells Bethany that she needs to keep the truth from Sarah.
Shona and David are shaken when DS Lisa Connor-Swain reveals they have found an abandoned car with traces of Jodie's blood in the boot. Having returned home, Sarah finds a card addressed to Bethany on the mat, while Bethany confides in Kit that she hopes they never catch eyes on Jodie again, as that way they know their secret is safe. David warns Shona that they need to prepare for the worst and Jodie might well be dead.
Doug's Return and the Teens' Prank
Having been discharged from hospital, Doug Ramsey arrives in his camper van and tells a horrified Lily that something serious has happened to Jodie. Lily reveals that she had a text from Jodie a couple of days ago asking for help, and she feels terrible because she didn't respond. David assures her that whatever has happened, it's not her fault.
Meanwhile, having taken more grief from David about the apparent lack of support he is showing Bethany, Ryan urges her to come clean and tell people he is not the baby's father. In the flat, an anxious Bethany checks her phone and tells Sarah and Kit that Ryan is ignoring her messages. Later, at Sarah's request, Kit joins Ryan in the café and does his best to reassure him that if he loves Bethany enough, then he'll grow to love her child too.
In Victoria Garden, Lily sets up Jodie's vigil with the help of David, Shona, Jake Windass, and Ruby Dobbs. Jake finds Hope, Ruby and Lily on Maxine's bench moaning about Doug and Ross Wilkes. When Jake shows them the stash of fireworks in his rucksack, Lily's eyes light up, and she suggests they set them off in Doug's campervan for a laugh. As the teens race down the ginnel, they hear an explosion and watch as a cloud of smoke rises up behind the factory. Having failed to reach Lily, a worried David sets off in search of her.
Daniel's Mistake and Carla's Decision
After being berated by Daniel Osbourne for putting profit before children's welfare, Adam Barlow voices his concerns about the deal to Idris Nazir. But an unrepentant Idris insists the school have done nothing with the field for years and, in the cafe, reveals to Daniel that he is one of the buyers, leaving him shocked. Daniel tells Ken Barlow that an ecological survey is due to be conducted on the school land and hopefully it'll scupper the sale, but he is furious when Idris points out that the deal will be finalised tomorrow.
Over in the builder's yard flat, Alya Nazir tells Daniel that she and Adam are genuinely concerned for him as he seems permanently angry at the world. She is shocked when he grabs an arriving Idris by the lapel, leaving her to pull the two men apart. A tipsy Daniel then tells Alya that she's gorgeous, clever and kind, and Adam doesn't deserve her. Later, in the cafe, Adam tells Daniel the sale of the land has gone through, but his face falls, and he leaves as he takes a call. In the Bistro, Adam confronts a cocky Idris about what he has just heard, and Adam tells Daniel how he was duped by Idris. A furious Daniel accuses Adam of knowing all along what the land was to be used for, and a fight ensues.
Speaking of Idris, in the shop, he and girlfriend Leanne Battersby listen as Carla Connor-Swain argues with a disgruntled client on the phone. When Idris offers her some business advice, Carla tells him to drop dead. Later in the week, at No.6, a fraught Carla tells Lisa that they might have to sell the house if she can't find a buyer for the factory. Meanwhile, in the cafe, Sean Tully, Izzy Armstrong, Kirk Sutherland and Michael Bailey discuss the frugal Christmas ahead and Carla's failure to find a buyer for the factory, while Brody listens, awash with guilt.
Christina's Decision and Other Storylines
At No.11, Christina Boyd spells out to George Shuttleworth that whether he's on board or not, she intends to provide a home for Lucy Parkinson. George is devastated, but will he agree, and if he dies, what will it mean for Mary Taylor?
In the Rovers, Tyrone Dobbs and Chesney Brown bury the hatchet. However, when Ross joins them, he makes a point of telling Chesney that it was his idea that Tyrone should apologise to him, leaving Chesney to stalk off. As Tyrone and Ross let themselves into No.9, Hope and Sam Blakeman descend the stairs. Tyrone spells out to Hope that she's not allowed boys in her room and throws Sam out. Ross is impressed. But later, Tyrone admits to Ross that he's in the doghouse with Fiz for overreacting and throwing Sam out. Ross urges Tyrone to stick to his guns and show her who's boss.
Also, Kit apologises to Bernie Winter-Alahan, Gemma Winter-Brown and Brody Michaelis for pushing them away and assures them that's going to change. Meanwhile, Bernie tells them that she's decided to opt for a full mastectomy and hysterectomy to reduce her risk of cancer.
