Christmas in Weatherfield is usually a time of fragile truces, forced smiles, and simmering resentments buried beneath tinsel and fairy lights. But this year, the festive season takes a chilling turn as a terrifying secret threatens to claim its ultimate victim. In a storyline packed with suspense, betrayal, and devastating twists, Carla Connor finds herself at the center of a deadly plot that could make this her final Christmas — all while Becky Swain’s darkest intentions are finally dragged into the light.

As snow dusts the cobbles and church bells ring in the distance, danger lurks closer than anyone realises.

A Christmas Shadow Looms Over Carla

Carla begins the holiday season unusually reflective. Friends notice she seems distracted, haunted by a sense of unease she can’t explain. She brushes it off as stress, exhaustion, or lingering trauma from past ordeals — after all, Carla Connor has survived more than her fair share of heartbreak.

Yet viewers soon realise her instincts are spot on.

Behind the scenes, someone is watching. Someone calculating. And every path leads back to Becky Swain.

Becky’s Return Sparks Alarm

Becky’s reappearance in Weatherfield is met with mixed reactions. Some see a woman seeking closure. Others feel an immediate chill. Old wounds reopen as Becky inserts herself into festive gatherings, pretending to reconcile while quietly observing Carla’s every move.

Her smiles don’t reach her eyes. Her apologies feel rehearsed. And her questions about Carla’s routine are disturbingly specific.

Unbeknownst to Carla, Becky isn’t there for forgiveness — she’s there for revenge.

A Plan Years in the Making

Through a series of tense flashbacks, the truth begins to surface. Becky has harboured resentment for years, blaming Carla for the collapse of her life, relationships, and reputation. What started as bitterness hardened into obsession.

This Christmas, Becky believes fate has given her the perfect opportunity.

With everyone distracted by festivities, Becky quietly sets her plan into motion. It’s meticulous. Calculated. And terrifyingly personal.

Subtle Signs of Danger

Carla experiences a string of unsettling incidents: misplaced medication, strange messages, and moments of dizziness she can’t explain. Doctors suspect stress, but viewers know better.

Becky is manipulating everything from the shadows — tampering, misleading, and creating the illusion that Carla’s health is rapidly deteriorating. The goal? Make Carla appear unstable, vulnerable… and easy to dismiss.

If something happens to her, no one will question it.

Cracks in Becky’s Mask

As the plan escalates, Becky’s composure begins to crack. Guilt flickers across her face during carol services. Her hands shake as she watches Carla laugh with loved ones, unaware of the danger closing in.

Yet Becky pushes forward, convinced this is justice — not murder.

Still, someone begins to notice the inconsistencies.

Suspicion Grows on the Street

A sharp-eyed resident starts connecting the dots. Becky always seems to be nearby when something goes wrong. Her stories don’t quite add up. A forgotten detail resurfaces from the past, hinting at Becky’s capacity for manipulation.

Quiet questions turn into whispered concerns. But is anyone willing to confront Becky before it’s too late?

Christmas Day Turns Dark

The tension reaches its breaking point on Christmas Day. Weatherfield gathers to celebrate, unaware they are counting down to a potential tragedy.

Carla suddenly collapses, sending shockwaves through the Street. Panic erupts as an ambulance is called. Becky watches from a distance, frozen between triumph and terror.

This was supposed to be the end — but instead, it becomes the beginning of her undoing.

The Deadly Plan Exposed

As Carla fights for her life in hospital, evidence emerges that her collapse was no accident. Medical staff detect interference that cannot be explained away.

All signs point to one person.

Confronted with mounting proof, Becky finally unravels. Her justification crumbles under scrutiny as the full extent of her actions is revealed. What she believed was revenge is exposed as a calculated attempt to kill.

The Street reels in horror.

Carla’s Fight for Survival

As Becky’s plan comes to light, Carla remains in critical condition. Loved ones gather at her bedside, fearing the worst. Christmas decorations glow softly in the hospital corridor, a cruel contrast to the uncertainty hanging in the air.

Is this truly Carla’s last Christmas?

Doctors work tirelessly, and hope flickers — but nothing is guaranteed.

Consequences Close In

Police move quickly as Becky is taken into custody. The woman who once claimed to be a victim is now exposed as the architect of a near-fatal plot.

Residents are left grappling with betrayal, guilt, and disbelief. How could they have missed the signs? How close did they come to losing Carla forever?

An Uncertain Ending

As Christmas night falls, Weatherfield is forever changed. Becky’s future is sealed behind cold walls, while Carla’s hangs in the balance.

Whether Carla survives or not, one truth is undeniable: this Christmas has rewritten the lives of everyone involved.