Next week on Coronation Street, heartbreak and hidden struggles collide as Debbie Webster’s tightly held secret begins to unravel in the most public and painful way. Still reeling from her recent diagnosis of vascular dementia, Debbie refuses to let the condition define her. Determined to push forward with business as usual, she throws herself into organizing a wedding fayre at the hotel, aiming to prove to herself—and to everyone else—that she’s still in control. But that resolve is about to be tested in devastating fashion.

The big day arrives, but chaos erupts from the start. Debbie finds herself overwhelmed by petty drama and miscommunication: Lou disappears after swiping a bottle of Prosecco, leaving Maria without help, while Leanne won’t stop complaining about the placement of the Speed Daal stand. Amid the noise and disarray, Debbie misplaces her clipboard and becomes increasingly flustered, her memory slipping and her anxiety mounting. Though she tries her best to maintain her composure, it’s clear that the pressure is getting to her.

The breaking point comes when Leanne continues to criticize. Frustrated and determined to regain some control, Debbie attempts to move the stand herself—only to injure her hand in the process. That’s when Ronnie Bailey, still quietly nursing the pain of their breakup, steps in and offers to take her to A&E. Despite the strain between them, Ronnie’s concern for Debbie is evident. He doesn’t hesitate to help, hopeful that perhaps this gesture might open the door to reconciliation.

At the hospital, however, things take an unexpected turn. When a nurse begins to ask standard medical questions, Debbie suddenly panics—fearful that her dementia diagnosis will be exposed. In a moment of desperation, she lashes out emotionally and demands that Ronnie leave. Confused and hurt, he complies, left to question what he might have done to deserve such cold treatment. Unaware of her diagnosis, Ronnie is tormented by her distance and is left grasping at answers that don’t exist.

Later that day, Debbie attempts to put on a brave face again, joining Abi for a quiet lunch at the Bistro. Initially ordering a soft drink, she visibly tenses up when Ronnie unexpectedly appears. Impulsively, she switches her order to a large vodka, unable to suppress the emotional storm brewing inside her. One drink quickly leads to another, and it’s not long before Debbie is visibly drunk—slurring her words, crying at the table, and attracting concerned stares from other patrons.

Abi, deeply unsettled by her friend’s rapid emotional decline, struggles to manage the situation. When Debbie excuses herself and stumbles toward the restroom, Abi makes a quick decision and calls Carl—Ronnie’s brother and Debbie’s dependable brother-in-law. Knowing things are far worse than Debbie is letting on, Abi trusts Carl to step in where she no longer can.

Carl arrives shortly thereafter, finding Debbie intoxicated and barely able to stand. She brushes off the incident with a vague excuse, mumbling something about receiving bad news. But her excuse doesn’t sit well with Abi, who’s becoming more suspicious with every passing moment. As Debbie leans on Carl for support and is escorted home, questions linger: How long can she keep this façade up? How much longer can she hide the truth from those who love her most?

This poignant storyline marks a significant emotional shift for Debbie Webster. Her battle with vascular dementia—kept secret so far—is beginning to impact not just her health, but her relationships, business, and emotional stability. The cracks are widening, and with each stumble, each lie, and each desperate attempt to protect her dignity, Debbie’s world inches closer to collapse.

For Ronnie, the pain of being pushed away without explanation cuts deep. He still believes Debbie is the woman he was meant to marry, and her erratic behavior is leaving him confused and brokenhearted. Meanwhile, Abi’s instincts tell her something isn’t right—and as Debbie continues to unravel, it may be Abi who finally demands the truth.

As Coronation Street continues to explore this sensitive and heartbreaking journey, viewers are left wondering: Will Debbie find the courage to open up before it’s too late? Or will pride and fear push her even further into isolation?