Since Nina and Asha’s ill-fated relationship, both girls have moved on quite quickly and with rather opposite results. Asha has disregarded every warning possible and got back with bad-boy Corey, whilst Nina has turned Seb into a smitten kitten. An unexpected romance for us Corrie fans, but a coupling we can all get behind, I'm sure you’ll agree. The past few weeks have seen Asha settle into bizarre domesticity with some coerciveness to boot, whilst Seb and Nina are also living in domesticity, sharing sweet something’s under Roy’s roof and preparing a gift for Abi’s upcoming nuptials. The story moves on tonight, however, and with some dramatic consequences.
Tonight, Seb has found the perfect pendant for his Mum and plans a trip to York to pick it up. Confused and angry by Seb’s reluctance to help her write some vows, Nina explains all about the gift to Abi. Meanwhile, Corey’s being abusive to Asha, and deciding to ditch footy training, he gets into a stolen car with Kelly, Eli, and Summer. Rather than study, Asha reluctantly joins them on a joyride.
Feeling guilty and reflective, Abi apologises to Seb and asks him to walk her down the aisle. It’s very poignant and it looks like Abi’s luck might be finally changing, right?. Seeing the stolen car speed down Victoria Street, Seb and Alina are stood outside Roy’s discussing the moon landings (definitely faked by the way) and the couple share some jokey moments together. It’s very sweet and it's obvious they are destined to be together. Seb even buys Nina a jokey toy ring from the shop and exclaiming his happiness, the couple decide to walk by the canal to watch bats. Nina leaves Roy a note.
Meanwhile, down by the same canal, the gang of joyriders are boozing and listening to loud music, when Corey, Asha, and Kelly row about the obvious flirting and tension in the group. Asha walks away and rejoins Amy back at Number 1, Coronation Street.
As Abi’s hen night gets in full-swing at The Bistro, Kevin and the lads are sharing beers and a curry at Speed Daal, even Roy’s got in on the japes. Tim and Tyrone have the gang donned out in fake moustaches imitating that classic Kevin Webster persona. It is certainly some much welcome comedy. What with Seb’s foreshadowing and Abi also exclaiming happier times, I think we can guess that trouble is only around the corner!
Down by the canal, Nina and Seb hang out with the gang and Nina’s independent style is mimicked by the youths, apart from Summer, who walks away in disgust. Nina was only down there looking out for Asha and Summer but gets a slap from Kelly as things get unduly heated. The couple quickly leaves, walking with some pace, but Corey goads the gang into following them - leading to a ferocious attack on Seb and Nina, by Corey, Eli, and Kelly.
Following the aftermath of the attack, Kelly sneaks back to her foster home which is of course Imran and Toyah’s flat. She’s late and she’s been drinking. Imran delivers a speech about consequences, unknowing of the attack of course, but it is prophetic and drives the point home.
At the Bistro, Abi is awash in the drink, whilst at Speed Daal, the boys are missing Seb’s company but head to The Rovers anyway. Roy is concerned about his early start and dutifully heads home. Back at Asha’s flat, Corey is also home and on the phone delivering instructions about how to cover up for the attack. Asha then returns to an apologetic Corey who’s armed with flowers and apologising for his previous behaviour.
Meanwhile, the police visit Roy's Rolls and The Bistro simultaneously. It's a dramatic vignette or music montage (I can never decide) as Roy and the Hen party are delivered the news about the attack. As events reach The Rovers Return, it’s clear that Seb and Nina are now in hospital, and are both injured. Nina is undergoing serious emergency surgery, whilst Seb’s life is also precariously hanging by a thread. They've both received appalling head injuries but the hospital nurses offer some hope.
Meanwhile, Adi delivers the news to Asha about Nina’s beating. Carla visits Roy and he explains that Seb managed to call emergency services before losing consciousness. It’s an appalling attack that leaves Abi and Roy both questioning who could do such a thing. Nina remains unconscious but comes out of surgery. Roy sits by her bedside and delivers a soliloquy of sadness. It’s beautiful scriptwriting. Meanwhile, Abi cries at her son's bedside, her son laying still with tubes hanging out of him.
Abi’s luck has seemingly run out again and the wedding is postponed.
It's then that Seb's monitor suddenly beeps erratically and nurses rush into the room.
Are things about to get worse?
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