Coronation Street spoilers: Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown’s devastating diagnosis

One of their babies has some serious health complications

Gemma Winter Chesney Brown

by Marianna Manson |
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Gemma Winter and Chesney Brown are at their wits end with the Frescho campaign - particularly when it interferes with baby Aled's doctor's appointment.

After a dramatic showdown at the campaign launch, Chesney and Gemma finally make the appointment but are in for a shock when the doctor gives a troubling diagnosis.

Elsewhere, Sally Webster is suspicious of Abi Franklin' intentions when it comes to Kevin Webster, but after a tense exchange Abi tells Sally her feelings are genuine.

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James Bailey gets re-acquainted with Danny ©ITV

James Bailey confides in brother Michael that he and their dad's friend Danny had a fling in the past. As James and Danny get to know each other again, Ed Bailey is shocked by James' admission that he's gay.

Ed thinks that Danny has corrupted his son, but will they see eye to eye again?

Ali Neeson begs Maria Connor not to marry Gary Windass, but she's made up her mind, and Ali has to decide if he can accept it or not.

Fiz Brown and Tyrone Dobbs continue to vie for Hope's affection now that Jade Rowan is on the scene, and Adam Barlow is irked by Sarah Platt's plans for their wedding.

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Ray arrives at the garage demanding to see Abi after she stole and torched his car, threatening to go to the police, but Kevin covers for her.

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Abi and Kevin's relationship is progressing and Abi spends the night at his, but sneaks out in the morning so she avoids bumping into Jack.

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After learning about Abi's continued dalliance with Kevin, Sally warns her not to string him along and to think of Jack in all this. Offended, Abi insists her feelings are entirely genuine.

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An overwhelmed and exhausted Gemma and Chesney get the itinerary through for their Frescho campaign but their stage times clash with Aled's hearing appointment at the doctors.

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Despite Gemma insisting the doctors appointment is more important, Tara refuses to be flexible and says they have to be there on time or they won't get paid.

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Feeling the pressure on stage, Chesney takes the mic and says in front of the audience that the campaign is a sham and they've been exploited. Tara fires them on the spot and Chesney begs Dev for his job back.

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After the Frescho drama, Chesney and Gemma finally make it to the doctors with baby Aled, but it isn't good news – he has profound permanent hearing loss in both ears.

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As they digest the diagnosis, Gemma is heartbroken when she realises that Aled has been deaf since birth. While Gemma blames herself, Chesney tries to comfort her and insists they'll face any challenges as a family.

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Meanwhile, James has come clean to Michael about his fling with Danny. One day while everyone is out, James invites Danny over to No 3 to catch up...

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While Danny and James get reacquainted, Ed pops home and lunch time and is startled by a thud from upstairs. Making his way up to investigate, he's surprised to find Danny and James together.

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James musters the courage to come out to his dad, but it's clear that Ed is hurt to learn that Aggie and Michael already knew. Ed can't help but think that Danny has corrupted James.

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After their tense exchange, Aggie explains that Ed's reaction was mainly down to shock, and Ed worries about the prejudice James will face. As the bad blood between them begins to thaw, Aggie is relieved.

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Elsewhere, Fiz tells Evelyn that Jade has been in touch and wants to take Hope to a craft fair at the community centre, but has no interest in taking Ruby.

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Fiz decides that she and Tyrone will bring Ruby to the craft fair anyway, and they arrive at the community centre to meet Jade.

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Jade is smug when Hope makes it clear she prefers her to Fiz, and Fiz tries her best not to get upset. Later on Fiz tells Tyrone that she's sick of being the boring mum while Jade gets to be the fun sister, and Tyrone is sympathetic.

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When Christine calls at number 9 to make more plans for Jade to see Hope, Fiz tells her they're going on holiday, much to Jade and Christine's annoyance.

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As Fiz, Tyrone, Ruby, Hope and Evelyn pack the car and head off on their holidays, Jade watches and seethes from afar.

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After sharing a kiss last week, Ali begs Maria not to marry Gary, convinced they should give things another go. But soon Maria has made up her mind.

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Maria tells Gary that she would love to marry him. After making the announcement in front of the whole town, Ali tries to be the bigger man and shakes Gary's hand.

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Gail has organised a birthday party at number 8 for Oliver, but he sleeps through most of it as the party guests celebrate.

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But Adam isn't pleased to learn that Sarah has invited basically the whole town, and worried that Beth will kick off at Bethany and Daniel.

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Let's remind ourselves of what's happening this week, shall we?

With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air for the residents of Weatherfield.

Bethany Platt worries for Alya Nazir when Ray Crosby sets up a "meeting" at a fancy hotel, all too aware of his creepy history with women.

When some sleuthing with Daniel Osbourne leads to some convincing evidence and they manage to persuade Alya not to meet him, Daniel decides to celebrate by kissing Bethany in the Rovers and letting everyone know about their romance.

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Fiz and Tyrone vie for Hope's affection ©ITV

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But not everyone is so thrilled.

Elsewhere, Maria Connor has concerns about Gary Windass after she catches him behaving suspiciously, and when she confides in Ali Neeson about her worries the two share a passionate kiss – leaving Ali convinced they're back together.

But later on, Maria realises that all Gary's dealings have been to surprise her with an engagement – and she's is left mortified.

Ed Bailey is thrilled when an old pal, Danny, arrives in Weatherfield on a building job. When Danny tells Ed in passing that he's come out as gay, Ed is surprised.

Later on Ed introduces Danny to his son Michael Bailey, and the chemistry is clear.

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