Abi Webster has been trying hard to believe she’s made the right choices in Coronation Street. But lately, doubt has been creeping in. Carl’s half-hearted commitment have started to gnaw at her, especially as Christmas passes and reality sets back in. In a new Coronation Street preview, Abi’s growing unease turns into something far more serious and it looks like she may finally be forced to face a truth she’s been avoiding.
Abi’s Blind Faith In Carl Was Always Shaky
Ever since Abi decided to leave Kevin and officially start a relationship with Carl, viewers of Coronation Street have watched her cling to a version of events that suited her heart rather than her head. She wanted to believe that Carl could offer her stability and a fresh start, even when the warning signs were obvious.
Carl never exactly made himself look trustworthy. He took advantage of Debbie Webster’s dementia in a bid to get his hands on her money. None of that stopped Abi from picturing a happy family life with Carl and her son Alfie.
What made things even more telling was Carl’s reluctance to fully commit. He dragged his feet about moving in and kept Abi at arm’s length emotionally, but she brushed it off, convinced that things would fall into place if she just gave him time. What Abi didn’t know was that Carl was spreading his attention elsewhere. While carrying on with Abi, he was also sleeping with James Bailey. When Abi’s affair with Carl was exposed, James initially backed off. But Carl didn’t stay away for long, and the affair soon reignited behind Abi’s back.
One Small Detail Makes Everything Click in Coronation Street
Things take a worse turn after Carl leaves the flat, when Abi has a chance encounter with Michael Bailey, James’ brother. At first, it’s just a normal conversation, until Abi notices the necklace Michael is wearing and suddenly goes quiet. Michael explains that he and James received matching necklaces as Christmas gifts from their mum. As he talks, Abi’s expression changes. She realises she’s seen that necklace before, and her mind starts racing through moments she dismissed far too easily.
That’s when it hits her. Abi finally understands that Carl hasn’t been honest and that his affair with James never really ended. The penny drops, and the truth she’s been refusing to see crashes down all at once. The real pain comes from knowing how hard she fought to believe in Carl. She defended him, ignored the red flags, and convinced herself this relationship was worth the cost, only to discover she was being played all along.
Carl’s double life now looks to go south, and the consequences could spread far beyond Abi alone. Now that trust is shattered, the fallout feels inevitable. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street drama and spoilers.