Coronation Street (29 Aug 2025) turned Summer’s 21st birthday into a battleground of loyalty and love, as Todd found himself torn apart between Billy’s calm wisdom and Theo’s destructive demands.
Todd’s Fears Over Miles
The episode opened with Todd voicing his unease about Miles’ behaviour. He warned that the boy was being “brainwashed by some bad people” and insisted it wasn’t Theo’s problem to fix. To Todd, stepping back was the only way to protect Theo from spiralling deeper into conflict.
Theo bristled at the suggestion. He worried that Billy might report the shove from Miles — a moment that could spark legal disaster — and even feared Danielle could twist the incident to her advantage. The weight of family politics and custody battles pressed hard, turning concern into paranoia.
Summer’s Party Shock
At what should have been a celebration, Miles tried to make amends. “I’m so sorry about what I did yesterday,” he told Billy, a rare glimpse of vulnerability. But the moment was ruined when DS Lisa Swain interrupted the festivities, calmly announcing: “I’m looking for Miles Silverton.”
The arrest was Theo’s doing. He admitted later that he’d asked Swain to “have a word” with his son, never imagining it would end with Miles taken into custody. Though Miles escaped with only a warning, the damage to trust was irreparable.
Todd vs Theo: The Ultimatum
For Todd, Theo’s interference was unforgivable. He raged that if Miles had been charged, “that could have affected his whole life.” His patience snapped, branding Theo “a self-righteous prat.” Theo’s fury boiled over in return.
“Whose side are you on?” he demanded. His jealousy bled into accusation — convinced Todd had been comforting Billy and excusing the violence as something Billy “didn’t mean.” The tension escalated until Theo drew a brutal line: “I don’t want you seeing Billy any more… it’s me or Billy. You need to choose.”
Todd, devastated, later confessed he felt punished for doing the right thing. “I did something I thought was right, and it’s had unintended consequences,” he admitted, the words heavy with resignation.
Billy’s Quiet Push
Amid the chaos, Billy’s role was striking. Though a victim of Miles’ attack, he urged calm rather than vengeance. His quiet composure contrasted sharply with Theo’s hostility. By trying to steer Todd away from bitterness, Billy highlighted a stark truth: forgiveness might be the only path forward, but it may also cost Todd the man he loves.
A Dangerous Crossroads
Theo’s final command — “stay out of my way from now on” — left Todd shaken and isolated. With Billy encouraging patience and Theo demanding loyalty, Todd is cornered in a no-win battle.
Therapy or Tragedy?
Corrie has set the stage for a wrenching struggle: can Todd find healing between Billy’s empathy and Theo’s paranoia, or will this fracture tear them all apart? On Summer’s milestone birthday, forgiveness seemed further away than ever.