Just when things were finally starting to look up for Shona and David Platt in Coronation Street, everything takes a heartbreaking turn. The couple, who’ve already had more than their fair share of struggles, get hit with urgent news that completely changes what should’ve been one of the happiest moments of their lives. And it all happens right before their emotional special episode later this week.
The Week Starts Off Badly for David
Things haven’t been easy for the Platts lately, but they were holding onto some good news: Shona’s pregnancy. After everything they’ve been through, the idea of becoming parents again gave them a bit of hope.
But of course, on Coronation Street, calm never lasts for long. In the latest episode, David ends up clashing with Kit Green after that awkward double date with Sarah. Kit accuses him of making jokes about his relationship, and David being David, refuses to back down.
The argument gets heated, and before he knows it, David’s been arrested. The timing couldn’t be worse. Shona has a hospital appointment that day, and with David stuck with the police, Sarah steps in to take her instead. Meanwhile, David begs Kit to let him go to the scan, and after some back and forth, Kit finally gives in and drives him there himself. But what should’ve been a happy day turns into something far more painful.
A Heartbreaking Discovery at the Hospital
When Shona and David finally get to see their baby on the monitor, they’re full of smiles until the sonographer suddenly goes quiet. The couple’s joy quickly fades as they’re told that a mass has been found on their baby’s neck. They’re both left completely stunned. The sonographer refers Shona to a consultant, and later she gets a text saying her next appointment is already booked for the very next day.
The sudden urgency leaves her shaken, making her realise that something might be seriously wrong. This moment leads straight into Wednesday’s special episode. It will focus entirely on David and Shona as they try to deal with the devastating news. The special episode is set to be one of Coronation Street’s most emotional instalments in a while. It shows what happens next from both David and Shona’s points of view.
We’ll see Shona struggling to process everything. She’s trapped in her own thoughts as she tries to make sense of it all. At the same time, she can’t understand why David seems so calm; it makes her think he doesn’t care. But of course, he does. When he’s alone, the mask drops, and we see how much he’s really hurting. He’s just trying to be strong for Shona when she needs him most. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news, updates, and spoilers.