Todd’s left high and dry as Theo’s manipulation deepens in Corrie

Can Todd find the strength to stand up to his control?

 15-21 NOVEMBER

When Theo finds Todd still comatose on the sofa, he spots the clean laundry and picks out all the white shirts, puts them in the washing machine and goes.

With Todd late and uncontactable, George panics, and Christina helps him prepare before calling at the flat, where Todd’s horrified to realise his alarm didn’t go off, he’s late, and all his shirts are mid-cycle.

Furious, George tells Todd he’s no longer required as Christina’s stepping into the breach, which leaves him outraged as they set off without him.

When Theo tells him he shouldn’t take it lying down, Todd is taken aback by Theo’s support, unaware he’s being manipulated.

Having successfully pulled off the funeral, George and Christina return, and when George continues to harangue him for letting him down, Todd loses his temper.

As Theo prepares breakfast for Todd, he blames his poor decisions on his fondness for junk food, which leaves Todd crushed.

Discovering that, despite his wishes, Theo plans to do business with Pete again, Todd fumes, but Theo points out that one of them has to earn a living.

As Theo and Pete bury the hatchet, Pete reveals there’s competition for his contract, and Theo extends an invitation to dinner.

As Todd prepares a meal, he’s thrown when Theo arrives with Pete in tow, incensed that he's allowing Pete to encroach on their personal life. When Theo insists they need to do whatever it takes to secure Pete’s business, will Todd tow the line?

As Theo serves pastries for breakfast, Todd’s relieved to see he’s in a better mood. Having finished the pastries, Theo insists they go for a run to burn off the calories. But when Todd refuses, as it would make him sick, Theo asserts he’ll go alone.

Spotting Theo, James offers to go for a run with him, and when Theo receives a message from Todd telling him he’ll join him after all, Theo tells him not to bother as he’s found a new running buddy.

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