Sally Metcalfe never pictured herself as a foster mum in Coronation Street, but ever since she and Tim took in the Michaelis kids, she’s thrown herself into it. It’s not been without its ups and downs, but she’s genuinely tried to give the girls a stable home. Now though, after what just happened in their living room, Sally’s facing a decision that could break her heart and possibly tear the family apart.
Coronation Street: Girls Clash Again
Sally and Tim have had their hands full with Joanie and Shanice. With both parents, Mick and Lou, in prison, the girls came with a fair bit of emotional baggage. Sally and Tim have done their best to help them settle, but the sisters haven’t exactly been easy.
There’ve already been a few scraps between the two, but nothing prepared them for what went down in tonight’s episode. A loud crash from the living room sent them both rushing in only to find that Joanie had chucked a TV remote at Shanice in a fit of rage.
Sally sent Joanie upstairs to cool off, but things took an even darker turn when she noticed Shanice was covered in bruises. Not just from the remote; these were older, and there were more than a few.
Sally looked completely thrown, unsure of what to make of it. Tim tried to reassure her, reminding her that Shanice had said she fell at school. But it was written all over Sally’s face, she wasn’t buying it.
Brody Shuts Down the Idea Of Calling Social Services
Later, Brody came home after spending the day with his biological dad, Kit Green. Sally and Tim decided to loop him in on what had happened, hoping maybe he’d have some insight into the girls’ behaviour.
They told him about the fight, and Sally quietly mentioned the bruises. Tim again brought up Shanice’s story about falling at school, and Brody jumped in straight away to back it up. He insisted it was just a one-off and said Joanie and Shanice had never fought like that before.
But viewers know that’s not true. Brody had already caught Joanie picking on Shanice recently. Instead of stepping in, he warned them not to fight again or they could be taken away from Sally and Tim. So it’s no surprise he was quick to shut down Sally’s idea of involving social services.
He looked panicked at the very mention of it. For Brody, it’s all about keeping the girls together and the risk of them being split up clearly terrifies him. He stood firm that Joanie couldn’t have caused the bruises, sticking to the school accident story no matter what.
Sally’s Torn and Time’s Running Out
Now Sally’s stuck in an impossible spot. Tim thinks they can manage it on their own. Brody’s desperate to keep everything quiet. But Sally’s instincts are screaming that something’s not right, and that Shanice might need more help than they can give.
Tim suggested they all sleep on it and come back to it in the morning. It was probably the only thing they could agree on. But Sally didn’t look convinced. She knows how serious this could be and how fast things can spiral out of control.
Whatever she decides next, it’s going to leave a mark. Whether it’s trusting Brody or picking up the phone to social services, this choice could change everything. Keep watching Soap Opera Daily for more on Coronation Street.