CHRISTMAS at at the Platts and Barlows may not be as merry as they hoped as the two families join together for a festive shindig.
In the lead up to Christmas, Sarah reveals her plans for a joint Christmas with the Barlows, leaving David’s appalled at the thought of sharing the day with the Barlows.
The day after, Sarah rounds up the Platts and Barlows and suggests they sort out their differences as she wants a joint family Christmas.
But as the two families trade insults, Sarah wonders what she’s let herself in for as her idea of a magical Christmas turns into something of a nightmare.
On Christmas Day, Audrey cracks open the wine for breakfast and Gail declares she’s not lifting a finger.
Meanwhile, David slams round in a grump and Peter and Carla do a runner, leaving Sarah in despair over their ungrateful families.
Fed up of her family and with everyone gone, Adam takes her in his arms, suggesting their real Christmas starts now.
Elsewhere, Sarah is left shellshocked after her new friend Lydia turns out to be husband Adam’s ex.
In upcoming scenes, Sarah starts to become unsettled over Adam’s reputation as a ladies’ man.
Sarah questions Adam over how many women he has slept with, leaving him unsure of how honest he should be.
Things seem likely to get worse when Lydia is revealed to have her own history with Adam.
After a successful business meeting with Lydia, Sarah decides to invite her out for a drink.
Lydia then sees Adam and shows obvious signs of recognition as she watches him from afar.
Later in the week, Sarah once again meets up with Lydia, who has her son Finn with her this time.
Sarah introduces them both to Adam, but Lydia explains that she already knows him as they had a relationship when they were at university together.
Lydia avoids any further awkwardness by making her excuses to leave.
Sarah then seeks clarification from Adam, who admits that the relationship was years ago and he can’t really remember.
Sarah is unimpressed by this, which causes further tension between them.
Coronation Street bosses have recently named this storyline as one to watch out for this winter.
