Coronation Street has teased the drama that could lead new villain Gary Windass to brutally beat up Ryan Connor.
Recent pictures from location filming confirmed Gary would attack Ryan, leaving him bloodied and bruised.
Michelle Connor's son isn't currently involved with Gary, so the scenes did spark some confusion.
Now, new spoilers have hinted what may lead to the dramatic scenes, as Ryan gets on the wrong side of his neighbour.
It kicks off when Gary stashes a wad of Rick Neelan's cash in a drawer in the furniture shop, before asking Ryan to mind the shop.
Viewers know that Gary killed loan shark Rick in a violent showdown just weeks ago.
He's left impressed when he returns, and Ryan reveals he's sold two pieced of furniture in his absence.
But Gary realises the desk he hid the money in has gone, leaving him furious at Ryan who then tells him Mary bought the drawers.
After heading to the florist and finding nothing in the desk, he's left raging when Mary insists there was nothing in it when she bought it.
As Gary questions Ryan over the missing money he claims he hasn't seen it, only for Alya Nazir to drop him in it.
Admitting her partner has come into some money, Gary works out Ryan took the cash and threatens to call the police.
Ryan bottles it and admits he took the money, insisting he had no idea it belonged to him.
Gary tells him he has to pay it all back, plus interest, leaving Ryan no doubt in huge trouble.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 and 8:30pm on ITV.
