Abi Webster thought she had found excitement in her secret relationship in Coronation Street. But when Tracy Barlow becomes involved, events take a turn that could shake Abi’s world and expose sides of Carl she never imagined.
Abi’s Secret Romance
Abi Webster has been enjoying what feels like a honeymoon period with Carl Webster, her brother-in-law turned secret lover. She has always known he wasn’t spotless, dodgy MOTs here and there, but his rebellious edge only made him more appealing. Compared with Kevin’s steady, predictable ways, Carl’s wildness seemed intoxicating. Abi, who has battled her own demons in the past, felt drawn to his dangerous charm.
Sally Carman, who plays Abi, explained that her character has been through so much that she can’t resist someone who makes her feel alive again. She pointed out that Abi sees Carl as someone who adores her and ignites a spark she thought she had lost. For Abi, this feels irresistible. But the secrecy couldn’t last forever. Tracy Barlow discovered the affair and immediately used the knowledge to her advantage. That blackmail set off a chain of events that quickly spiralled beyond Abi’s control.
Carl Crosses the Line
When Tracy’s florist was vandalised, her first instinct was to point the finger at Carl. She later learned that he had been out with Debbie in Glossop during the incident, which seemed to clear him. But the truth was more disturbing, Carl had indeed orchestrated the attack, roping Dylan Wilson into smashing up the shop on his behalf. Tracy’s fury only grew, and she retaliated by contacting Kevin and arranging to meet him in the pub, prepared to expose everything.
Carl, determined to silence her, shocked her by video calling from inside her own house. He revealed he was there with none other than Ken Barlow, unnerving Tracy with the implication that her father could be in danger. Racing home in fear, Tracy found Ken safe and enjoying a drink with Carl. Although no harm had come to him, the entire ordeal left her rattled. Carl might have played it off as a harmless scare tactic.
Abi Learns the Truth in Coronation Street
Abi’s unease began to grow. She confronted Carl about how he managed to make Tracy drop her threats. He assured her that he had simply spun Tracy a sob story and persuaded her to leave them alone. But when Abi later approached Tracy to thank her for backing off, she was blindsided by a very different account. Tracy told Abi she had been left with no choice. According to her, Carl had not only arranged the florist’s destruction but also made it clear that her father could suffer if she didn’t stay quiet. Abi was horrified.
This revelation painted Carl in a light she had never seen before, a man capable of intimidation and manipulation that went far beyond cheeky rule-bending. Despite her shock, Abi’s resolve did not crumble the way some might expect. Instead of cutting ties, she soon confessed to Kevin that she wanted to end their marriage. Before long, she was back at the Chariot Square Hotel, falling once again into Carl’s arms.
Abi’s path forward will not be smooth, and her decisions could come at a cost she never expected. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street drama and updates.