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Next week, Roy Cropper faces a moment that will quietly but profoundly change the course of his life. As the anniversary of Haley’s death arrives, Roy finds himself guided — emotionally and spiritually — by the woman he loved and lost. And in a surprising twist, Haley’s memory may be the very thing that finally gives Roy permission to love again.

With the painful day looming, a somber Roy confides in Lisa Swain that he plans to visit the boating lake where Haley’s ashes were scattered. It’s a sacred ritual for him — a private goodbye, repeated year after year — but this time feels different. There’s a sense that something is shifting, even if Roy can’t yet name it.

Carla Connor joins Roy as they reminisce about Haley, sharing memories that are tender, bittersweet, and deeply personal. In an unexpected moment of clarity, Roy gently urges Carla to reconcile with Lisa, reminding her that Haley always wanted people to choose happiness, not regret. Carla is visibly moved — and she returns the sentiment, insisting that Haley would want the same for Roy.

Behind Roy’s quiet grief lies a growing internal conflict. His developing friendship — and possible romance — with his mysterious pen pal Alice has left him feeling guilty. To Roy, opening his heart again feels dangerously close to betraying Haley’s memory. Street insiders reveal that Roy has been torn for weeks, unable to reconcile loyalty to the past with the possibility of a future.

Earlier in the week, Roy even writes a letter to Alice, cautiously opening the door to something more. But when Nina teasingly suggests that the relationship could turn romantic, Roy bristles. Hurt, flustered, and overwhelmed, he storms out of the café — proof that his heart is already far more involved than he wants to admit.

It’s only after honoring Haley on her anniversary that everything clicks into place.

Remembering Haley’s generosity of spirit and fierce belief in living life fully helps Roy — and Carla — realize a painful truth: moving forward doesn’t erase love; it honors it. With renewed resolve, Roy later speaks with Nina about Alice, briefly worrying she could be a catfish. They dismiss the fear… just as Roy receives a message from his elusive pen pal.

Could a new chapter of love finally be opening for Weatherfield’s most gentle soul?

Meanwhile, sparks are quietly reigniting elsewhere. Carla and Lisa’s unresolved feelings simmer beneath the surface, and Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has confirmed what fans have been hoping for: a romantic spring lies ahead. With old ghosts — including the shadow of Becky — finally laid to rest, Carla and Lisa are free to rebuild what was never truly broken.

“They were engaged,” Brooks teased. “Wedding bells are certainly ringing in the not-too-distant future. The love never disappeared — it was the circumstances that got in the way.”

As Roy finds comfort in Haley’s memory, Carla and Lisa prepare to reclaim their future, and love blooms where grief once lived, one thing is clear: this is a week that will change everything.

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