Prepare for one of Coronation Street’s most devastating moments yet, as fan-favorite Julie Carp’s emotional final episode airs next week. The beloved character’s story will come to a heart-wrenching close after a beautiful but bittersweet day spent with her sister, Eileen Grimshaw.

Having been given only a limited time to live, Julie has focused her final weeks on creating meaningful memories with Eileen. In the upcoming scenes, the sisters share a perfect afternoon by the lake — a stunning location that Julie had longed to visit. The mood is light, full of laughter and quiet reflection, as the sisters enjoy each other’s company. But what begins as a perfect day takes a tragic turn no one was truly ready for.

While Julie soaks in the peaceful setting, she encourages Eileen to fetch refreshments from a nearby stall. Upon returning, Eileen is faced with a devastating sight — Julie lying unresponsive on the ground. In a heartbreaking moment, she checks for a pulse and realizes her sister has quietly slipped away.

According to an insider close to the soap, the moment is utterly crushing for Eileen. “Eileen knew this was coming,” the source explains, “but she thought she had more time. Their final day together was just perfect… until it ended so tragically. Her heart is completely shattered.”

Julie’s passing will leave a massive void in Eileen’s life. Although Julie had been at peace with her diagnosis, using her last days to truly live, her loss is still overwhelming for those she leaves behind — especially for Eileen, who had found such comfort and joy in reconnecting with her sister.

Meanwhile, Eileen’s personal life has also been thrown into turmoil. Recently, doubts have crept into her relationship with George Shuttleworth. Julie’s illness has forced Eileen to reevaluate what really matters to her, and George, sensing her distance, has tried to reignite the spark between them.

Inspired by a heartfelt video message Julie had recorded about the importance of love, George organizes a romantic evening to surprise Eileen. But what he views as a grand gesture lands completely wrong. Eileen is furious, reminding him that he had promised to take her and Julie out for a lakeside outing — a promise he forgot amidst his big plans.

Upset but determined, Eileen opts to hire a cab and take Julie to the lake herself. The outing proves to be deeply meaningful for the sisters. As the sun sets, Julie confides that there’s nowhere else she would rather be, hinting at a serene acceptance of what’s to come.

Back at home, however, George stumbles across Julie’s recorded message — and it’s not the heartwarming tribute he expected. Instead, Julie urges Eileen to leave George, bluntly stating that she deserves better. This discovery leaves George panicking, wondering whether Julie’s final wish might drive Eileen further away from him.

As Eileen grapples with the shock of losing her sister, she’s also faced with the painful truth about her relationship. Will Julie’s words push her to end things with George once and for all? Or will George step up and prove he can be the emotional support Eileen so desperately needs during this harrowing time?

The circumstances of Julie’s death add another layer of poignancy to the storyline. Did Julie sense that her time was almost up and, not wanting her sister to witness her final moments, send Eileen away under the guise of fetching drinks? Or did she pass peacefully, having spent the perfect day with the person she loved most?

Viewers will be left with these heartbreaking questions as Eileen mourns not just the loss of her sister, but the loss of a piece of herself. The final scenes promise to be some of Coronation Street’s most moving this year, offering a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing every moment.