Debbie Webster is fully committed to supporting her brother in Coronation Street, believing he’s once again in a difficult fight. She’s even ready to risk her finances to live nearby. However, she doesn’t realize that Kevin isn’t being completely honest; his deception is starting to impact more than just his marriage.
Kevin’s Cancer Lie Takes a Toll
Recently, Kevin received the all-clear from doctors. Instead of celebrating, he told Abi that his chemo didn’t work and that his condition had worsened. Deep down, he fears that Abi is still attracted to Carl, so he thought that playing the sympathy card might keep her from leaving him. Now, everyone, except Tyrone, believes that Kevin is facing another tough round of treatment.
Tyrone knows the truth and already told Kevin he needs to come clean. Kevin promised he would tell Abi after their weekend getaway, which she planned to help him cope. While Kevin continues the ruse, Debbie is taking it all to heart. She is already experiencing early signs of dementia, and believing her brother is battling cancer again is causing her a lot of stress. Wanting to be close, she decides quickly to put in an offer on No.6.
Carla Becomes the Unexpected Obstacle in Coronation Street
Debbie’s offer on the house is solid, but then Carla outbids her. That’s when Debbie loses her cool. She tells Ronnie she’s not backing down, especially since Kevin supposedly needs her so much. She’s furious and won’t let Carla stand in her way.
So she returns with a much higher offer, one that could seriously affect her finances. Ronnie tries to calm her down, advising her that her emotions are clouding her judgment. But Debbie insists she knows what she’s doing and tells him to stay out of it.
Worried, Ronnie goes behind her back and talks to Kevin. He explains that Debbie is so obsessed with helping that it’s affecting her thinking. Ronnie has no idea that Kevin isn’t sick anymore.
This finally prompts Kevin to speak with Debbie. He takes her aside and gently advises her not to make any major decisions for him. He tells her he has enough support around him, hoping it will prevent her from spending all her money on the house.
How Far Will This Go?
Kevin never intended for things to escalate the lie this far. The lie began as a desperate attempt to save his marriage, but now it’s pulling Debbie down as well. An insider says Kevin feels terrible about the situation, especially knowing how vulnerable Debbie is.
He has managed to calm her for now, but this could still blow up. The longer he keeps the truth from Abi, the worse the fallout may be. Keep watching Coronation Street and stay with Soap Opera Daily for all the latest from the cobbles.