Newcomer Lucy spirals in Coronation Street as terrified Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) fears her wrath. Foster parents Sally and Tim recently welcomed the daughter of a murderer into their home, and in just two days, they've realised they're out of their depth.
Tim's Horrific Discovery
Earlier this week, Tim headed to his cousin Richie's (Nathan Sussex) home after being thrown out by wife Rachel. Richie had plans to go to Liverpool, but Tim urged him to return home to sort things out with his partner. Tim only went to Richie's because he had found his cousin's wallet down the sofa.
When Richie opened the door, Tim was horrified to see his shirt covered in blood. Stepping inside, Tim discovered Rachel's dead body. Richie is now in prison for killing his wife, and their daughter Lucy was forced into foster care, but her initial placement fell through.
Lucy's Troubled Arrival
Feeling awful, Tim organised for Lucy to move in with him, Sally, and the Michaelis siblings. Social worker Ruth warned Sally and Tim that Lucy was in a very vulnerable place. When she arrived, the couple gently welcomed her, but quickly realised it would take a long time to connect with her.
Over dinner, they tried to calmly explain what would happen to Richie, but Lucy screamed in Tim's face, stating that she knows he doesn't really care about her. The teen continued to cause challenges in today's episode, snapping at the couple again over Rachel's death before rushing outside and arguing with Lily Platt (Grace Ashford Gardner).
Sally's Concern Over Tim's Lie
Sally and Tim weren't going to give up on Lucy, though. Back at home, as they tried to support her, Lucy pondered over Richie and Rachel's final moments together. She couldn't understand why her dad went back home when he said he would stay elsewhere, and wondered if Tim knew anything about Richie's decision to return.
Tim said no, but as Lucy headed upstairs, Sally wondered why Tim would lie. Tim thought hiding the truth was the right thing to do, but Sally believes Lucy will spiral even further if she learns Tim hasn't been honest with her.
