Coronation Street spoilers follow, while this article also contains discussion of subject matter such as grooming.
Maggie Driscoll will plot another fightback against Megan Walsh on Coronation Street next week, though she’ll have a change of tactics this time around. Wanting the abuser to be brought to justice, Maggie continues the fight.
The ITV soap has explored an issue-based storyline in recent months, with Will Driscoll, Maggie’s grandson, being groomed by his athletics coach Megan. After weeks of secrecy, Megan’s crimes eventually came to light.
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Though her true nature was exposed, Megan is yet to be formally charged with any crime, meaning that several Weatherfield residents will take matters into their own hands when it comes to justice.
In the Driscoll family itself, Ben has come under fire by Ollie, who has criticised him for not protecting Will. Ben is visibly stressed and is consoled by Eva Price, with the scene being previewed in a new clip.
In the teaser, which can be viewed below, Ben is abrupt with Eva upon his return home, and she tells him to not take his mood out on her. She also urges him to be kind to Ollie, as the whole family is in a difficult situation.
As Ben laments the fact that the police are yet to do anything, Maggie can be seen listening in on the conversation. As Ben leaves, Maggie makes her next move and implores Eva to confront Megan herself.
Eva says she didn’t want to go behind her partner’s back, though Maggie – who is no stranger to a touch of deceit – stresses that it was the “exact” thing to do. Eva looks torn, but it will soon become apparent that Maggie’s words have an effect.
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In scenes that will take place after the teaser clip, Eva will enlist the support of Leanne and Toyah Battersby, with the trio confronting Megan. Like the previous confrontation with Maggie, the latest scuffle ends in violence.
“Maggie advises Eva to face up to Megan herself before Ben does something he’ll regret, and a scrappy Eva takes that very literally,” teased our Weatherfield insider. “This is a serious warning to Megan that she’s messed with the wrong family.”
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Coronation Street has worked on Will and Megan’s grooming storyline with support from Barnardo’s. Support and information is available via the charity’s website.