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Johnny Connor is not coping with life behind bars
Last updated 3rd Feb 2021
Family man Johnny Connor has been behind bars ever since he confessed to his involvement in a historic murder, but this week in Coronation Street we see he's struggling to adapt to life behind bars.
When one of Johnny's prison-mates overdoses in his cell, Johnny begins to have hallucinations, thinking he can see his late son Aidan, who died by suicide.
Everyone is concerned but when Carla Connor pays a visit to him in prison, he begs her not to say anything.
Meanwhile, Kevin Webster isn't convinced by his sister Debbie's account of how Ray Crosby died and iis convinced she's hiding something, but he soon finds himself more involved than he bargained for.
David Platt and Shona Ramsay resort to drastic measures when it looks as though Tracy Barlow is about to buy their house, Gail Platt plans Ted's funeral and Leanne Battersby puts on a show.
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Kevin confides in Abi he's not convinced that Ray is dead and he's sure that Debbie has something to do with covering up his disappearance.
When Abi pays a visit to Debbie at the Bistro to suggest telling Kevin the truth as he's starting to get suspicious, Debbie point blank refuses, reminding Abi that she saved her life.
Elsewhere, Johnny is struggling to adapt to life behind bars and panics when he starts hallucinating, thinking he can see Aidan at the prison.
When Nick suggests to Leanne that they meet up for a friendly lunch at the Bistro, Leanne puts on a front and pretends she's got everything under control, while Simon keeps quiet.
It's looking likely that Shona and David will lose number 8 after failing to secure a mortgage, and when Tracy shifts her bidding up a gear, Shona takes drastic measures to save their home.
Meanwhile, an pragmatic Gail sits down with George to discuss Ted's funeral arrangements.
Carla goes to visit Johnny in prison and is deeply concerned to hear he's been having hallucinations. Johnny makes her promise not to tell Jenny, but Carla's concern for him soon gets the better of her.
After Tyrone is admonished by Fiz for kicking Alina out at such short notice and his insensitive comments about the salon, he's full of remorse and offers to help Alina find a college course, leaving her touched.
After Gary and Faye make their appearances in court, Debbie tells Sally and Tim that she wants to use Ray's money to secure Faye the best lawyer around, leaving them stunned.
Later Kevin arrives at the Bistro to find Debbie mid-altercation with Ray's henchman Miles. As Miles forces her into the walk in-fridge, Kevin can't stop himself getting involved but soon they're both locked inside. How will they get out?
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Scared out of her wits, Summer makes a run for it but in her fear steps out in front of a passing car and is knocked out.
When the intruder transpires to be Paul Foreman's charge Will, Billy Foreman is furious.
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