Coronation Street: Abi Franklin faces losing the twins

But will she make amends first?

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by Marianna Manson |
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At the garage, Kevin Webster delivers the heartbreaking news to Abi Franklin that the twins are emigrating to Australia with their adoptive parents.

While Abi debates whether or not to see them before they leave, Seb is left furious that Abi could have let it get to this.

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Meanwhile, everyone is stunned when Geoff Metcalfe drops his charges against Yasmeen Nazir and retracted his statement. While Tim and Faye Metcalfe are confused, Ayla Nazir and Ryan Connor are suspicious.

Aggie Bailey once again interferes in her son Michael's relationship with Grace Vickers, Carla Connor heads back to work at the factory and Adam Barlow is done stepping in to look after Bertie Osbourne.

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Realising he may be losing his grip on Yasmeen, Geoff tells her that he's willing to take her back after what she did and will retract his statement.

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Geoff heads to the police station and speaks to an officer about retracting his statement and dropping all charges against Yasmeen, but the officer says it's in the hands of CPS.

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When news gets back to the street that Geoff wants to drop his charges, Alya and Ryan are suspicious about his motives.

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Meanwhile, Tim and Faye are confused about why he's retracting his statement. Later it becomes clear when Yasmeen calls Alya from prison.

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Yasmeen tells Alya that she thinks Geoff really might have changed and that things will be different. Ayla is horrified that Geoff may be tightening his grip on her again.

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In the prison, Yasmeen's new friend Lucie hands her her illegal mobile and urges her to call Geoff to sort it out between themselves.

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But after speaking to Geoff, who promises to get professional help and that things will be different, Yasmeen is left wondering what to believe.

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With Leanne feeling more positive about Oliver's future, Toyah raises the subject of fostering and though Leanne agrees the timing isn't great, she gives her blessing.

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Daniel bumps into Adam in the street and asks him if he will look after Bertie but is disappointed when he refuses, saying he's too busy.

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A downcast Daniel has to rethink his plans as he's been looking forward to seeing Adam's colleague Nicky from the bar again.

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Gary calls the factory and delivers the news to Sarah that he's hiking up the rent by 30 per cent, leaving Sarah furious.

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Meanwhile Nick announces he's taking some time off to look after Oliver and that Carla will be coming back on board. Carla casts and expert eye over Gary's terms and tells Sarah to leave it with her.

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After her hurtful comments last week, Aggie meets with Grace and implores her not to give up on her relationship with Michael as he loves her and Tianna.

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After their meeting, Aggie brings Grace back with her to number three and makes herself scarce so that Michael and Grace can sort things out.

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At the garage, Kevin delivers the news to Abi that the twins will be emigrating to Australia and she should make amends before they leave or she'll never forgive herself.

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With Kevin's encouragement, Abi agrees that she wants to see them one more time before they start their new lives but worries about how to tell Seb.

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A shocked Seb jumps into action and calls social services to arrange a meeting with the twins for them both to say goodbye.

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But when, a few days later, Abi accepts Kevin's proposal to move in with him and Jack, Seb is left seething that Abi has been so quick to move on from her own children.

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But before all that, here's what's coming up this week...

Following the devastating diagnosis that Oliver's condition is terminal, Nick Tilsley quickly realises that Leanne Battersby is struggling to cope and is lashing out at people close to her.

After she turns her nose up at therapy and medication, Toyah Battersby puts her in touch Josie, who runs a support group for parents of terminal children.

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Gary has bad news for Sarah ©ITV

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