Debbie Webster thought she was doing the “right” thing by taking the blame for the crash that killed Billy Mayhew, but the consequences hit harder than any court sentence ever could. In early Coronation Street scenes, Debbie walks straight into a heartbreaking storm of grief and fury and Summer Spellman makes sure she feels every bit of it.
Summer’s Heartbreak Turns Into Rage After Seeing Billy
The loss of Billy has devastated the Street, but it’s hit Summer the hardest. Billy wasn’t just someone she knew; he was her adoptive dad, the one who cared for her and made her feel safe when she needed it most.
So when George Shuttleworth receives Billy’s body at the funeral director’s, Summer and Todd Grimshaw can barely cope with what they’re seeing. After Summer views Billy, the reality of his death becomes too much to process.
Instead of finding closure, she spirals, struggling to make sense of how her dad is suddenly gone forever and her grief quickly turns into pure rage. Overwhelmed, Summer vents to Asha Alahan, and she doesn’t hold back for a second.
She cries, “Debbie Webster killed Billy!” before adding, “And I hope she rots in prison for the rest of her life!” It’s not just anger; it’s heartbreak spilling out in the sharpest way possible.
Debbie Becomes the Target As Emotions Explode
While Summer falls apart, Debbie tries to stay composed as she prepares to face prison after pleading guilty to causing Billy’s death by dangerous driving. She keeps moving forward like she’s already accepted her fate, even calmly getting her affairs in order before her life changes completely.
Debbie even asks Ronnie Bailey to look after Carl Webster while she’s inside. And Ronnie agrees, determined to stand by her. But it’s clear the strain is building, especially when he later overhears Mary Taylor discussing the crash with Asha.
Ronnie becomes overwhelmed, and Ed Bailey has to step in and remind him that Debbie still needs him. But Debbie’s calm doesn’t last long because on the Cobbles, Summer’s grief is waiting to collide with her. Debbie and Ronnie try to grab a moment together on a walk. And for a brief second, Debbie even manages to laugh. But that tiny glimpse of normal life is exactly what pushes Summer over the edge when she sees them.
To Summer, Debbie doesn’t deserve a peaceful second when Billy is lying in a funeral home. Summer shouts that it isn’t just “death by dangerous driving”, it should be murder. Then Summer snaps. In a moment of pure fury, she slaps Debbie hard across the face. Ronnie tries to step in and stop her. But Summer screams back that it’s “nowhere near enough” because Debbie “killed my dad.” Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.