Heartbreak returned to Weatherfield this week as DS Lisa Swain faced the collapse of her relationship with Carla Connor, leaving fans reeling and uncertain about what comes next. After weeks of manipulation and emotional sabotage, Becky Swain may have finally succeeded in tearing apart the woman she once loved—and the family she once abandoned.

Carla’s Exit: The Final Blow

For Carla, it was supposed to be a fresh start. A romantic getaway with Lisa. Time to reconnect and rebuild what had once felt so secure.

But Becky had other plans.

Fuelled by jealousy and armed with emotional leverage, Becky spiraled into chaos. Her drunken outburst kept Lisa from showing up to Carla’s carefully planned escape. When Carla realised she’d been stood up, it wasn’t just disappointment she felt—it was betrayal.

The next morning, Carla confronted Lisa. Her message was clear: Lisa had made her choice—and it wasn’t Carla. Moments later, Carla walked out. And this time, she might not return.

Lisa’s Blind Spot

Lisa insisted she still loved Carla. But the damage was done. Carla could no longer compete with a ghost from the past, especially one now sitting on Lisa’s couch. Becky’s manipulations had finally tipped the scales.

And yet, Lisa remains torn.

Actress Vicky Myers revealed that Lisa’s heartbreak over Carla is still raw and unresolved. “I think the love for Carla is too deep at this stage,” she said, suggesting that even if Carla is gone, Lisa hasn’t truly let go.

But Myers also hinted at the bigger problem: Lisa’s own inability to see the danger standing in front of her.

A Dangerous Reunion

Lisa has convinced herself that Becky’s return is genuine. She believes Becky was kept away by outside forces—by men like Costello, who claimed he blocked Becky’s attempts to reconnect.

This belief gives Lisa hope. If the betrayal wasn’t Becky’s fault, maybe they still have a future.

But that same hope is clouding Lisa’s judgement. She can’t—or won’t—see the red flags. She’s blind to the truth of what Becky is capable of, and how easily her emotions are being twisted.

“She knows there is corruption,” Myers explained, “but she would never think Becky is dangerous. That thought wouldn’t even enter her mind.”

Becky’s Endgame

The question remains: What does Becky want? Is she simply trying to reclaim her family, or is there something darker at play?

Vicky Myers praised actress Amy Cudden for her portrayal of Becky, describing her as a “brilliant villain” with “subtlety and nuances.” That nuance has been key to keeping both Lisa—and the audience—on edge.

Lisa may soon be forced to confront a devastating truth: if she keeps trusting Becky, she could lose everything—her job, her daughter, and maybe even her freedom.

With Carla gone and Becky winning the emotional war, Lisa Swain stands at a dangerous crossroads. Will she wake up before it’s too late?