ABI Webster is set to endure a harrowing breakdown following the shocking events surrounding Mason Radcliffe’s murder in Coronation Street.
Next week on the ITV soap, Abi remains deeply affected by Mason’s death, unable to shake off the grief.
Meanwhile, Debbie drops by and notices Kevin’s stress.
Kevin confides in her about discovering a lump, leaving Debbie shocked.
She urges him to talk to Abi about it, but when Kevin later finds Abi tearfully speaking to Seb in the memorial garden, he realises it’s not the right moment to share his concerns.
Later in the week, Abi is still haunted by visions of Seb, oblivious to Kevin’s personal struggles.
She informs Kevin that Alfie has a cold, planning to spend the day at home.
Meanwhile, Kevin visits Dr. Gaddas, who refers him for further tests.
Struggling to share his fears with Abi, Kevin confides in Tim about his worries of possibly having testicular cancer.
Later, Kevin returns home to find Abi asleep on the sofa with Alfie.
As he quietly takes Alfie upstairs, Debbie arrives, unintentionally waking Abi, who accuses Debbie of trying to take Alfie.
After Debbie leaves, Abi tries to explain her overreaction, but Kevin, overwhelmed, blurts out his health fears.
Abi is left reeling in shock.
Later, Abi seeks solace in the café with Roy, confiding in him about her flashbacks and hearing Seb’s voice.
Roy listens and gently encourages her to open up to Kevin about her struggles.
Can Abi and Kevin support each other?
Or will their struggles break them apart?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and is available to stream from 7am on ITVX.
We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.
Belle Dingle’s schizophrenia in Emmerdale – Belle’s (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral.
The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma’s voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being.
Hannah Ashworth’s anorexia in Hollyoaks – Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body.
As Hannah’s condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life.
Bethany Platt’s grooming ordeal in Coronation Street – Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie’s darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator.
The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her.
Whitney Dean’s abuse from Tony in EastEnders – Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca’s boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him.
On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years.
