A BABY kidnap is set to rock Coronation Street in upcoming scenes – while a dark discovery leaves a family feeling shaken.
Abusive solicitor Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is dead, although the repercussions of his actions loom large.
In scenes yet to air, Joel’s parents Gus (Chris Garner) and Anthea (Carol Royle) approach Dee-Dee.
They invite their son’s former fiancee to join them at a memorial service for Joel’s birthday.
As Dee-Dee insists she’s too busy and ushers them out, Max (Paddy Bever) passes by with Frankie in his pram.
Stopping, Max then introduces the couple to Lauren’s (Cait Fitton) son.
However, he is left mortified when Dee-Dee tells him who they are.
Later, Gus and Anthea have a brief meeting with their solicitor Cliff.
They quickly wind up when Max arrives with Frankie.
From there, he takes Gus and Anthea back to No. 8, leaving them alone while he pops upstairs.
Ultimately, Max is left shocked to find them gone when he returns.
Lauren learns of bruising on Frankie’s body and finds out he’s been admitted to the hospital as tests are needed.
What has happened to Frankie?
Lauren gave birth to Frankie prematurely, meaning he was left needing round the clock care.
His evil dad Joel had spiked Lauren with abortion pills in an attempt to get rid of the baby.
Frankie’s first few weeks saw the truth about Lauren and Joel’s relationship – and his father’s true nature – come to light.
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Meanwhile, it was revealed Lauren went on to kill her former abuser, with the murder covered up by boyfriend Max.
A flashback showed Lauren delivered a fatal blow to Joel’s head with a rock, as the villain strangled Max.
Then, Max had the idea to throw Joel’s body into the canal, to make it seem like suicide.
Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
