Carla Connor is about to take a major step forward in Coronation Street, but danger lurks just around the corner. After enduring a harrowing few months, Carla has been fighting for her life following a severe battle with sepsis, which left her with irreversible kidney damage. In a desperate attempt to survive, she underwent a transplant, but the process was far from smooth. The donor? Her estranged brother, Rob Donovan—a convicted killer who had no real intention of saving her life.
Rob’s agreement to donate his kidney was nothing more than a ruse to orchestrate his prison escape. However, DS Lisa Swain saw through his scheme and tricked him into going through with the surgery by falsely promising that she could overturn his conviction and secure his freedom. Once the operation was completed, Lisa made it clear that she had no plans to help him, leaving Rob enraged and desperate. Refusing to return to prison, he resorted to extreme measures—kidnapping both Carla and Lisa and demanding money in exchange for their freedom.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control when Lisa attempted to call for backup. Rob, determined to keep control, knocked her unconscious and taunted Carla about his actions. But Carla refused to be a victim. In a moment of sheer desperation, she lashed out, pushing Rob down a flight of stairs. Lisa regained consciousness just in time to rush Carla to the hospital, where she was later informed that Rob had died from the fall—or so they thought. 
However, the nightmare was far from over. DC Kid Green soon revealed shocking news—Rob had miraculously survived and managed to escape. Meanwhile, Carla remained in the hospital battling an infection, though doctors remained optimistic about her recovery. Despite her ordeal, Carla is determined to reclaim control over her life. In upcoming episodes, she makes a bold decision to return to work, hoping to put the past behind her.
Just as things seem to be getting back on track, unsettling news surfaces. Betsy Swain informs Carla of a report suggesting that a man resembling Rob has been spotted in Brighton. Though wary, Carla convinces herself that she’s finally free of his shadow. But her relief is short-lived. Upon arriving home, she discovers her flat has been broken into—her front door left ajar, belongings scattered, and valuables missing. Lisa soon arrives, only to find Carla visibly shaken.
A new spoiler clip teases an intense confrontation as Lisa switches into detective mode, urging Carla not to touch anything at the crime scene. However, Carla is already reeling from the discovery—her cash and painkillers have been stolen. The question remains: is this just an unfortunate burglary, or has Rob returned to finish what he started?
As Lisa questions why Rob would risk coming back to Weatherfield with the police hot on his trail, Carla refuses to sit back in fear. Instead, she takes matters into her own hands, setting out to uncover the truth. But will she regret her decision? And is Rob truly back for revenge? The drama is far from over in Coronation Street.
