There could be more heartache on the way for Roy Cropper next week in Coronation Street as the cafe owner makes a devastating discovery about his long-lost brother.
After recently losing his mother Sylvia (Stephanie Cole) he has since found out that he actually has a sibling he hasn't met.
As he goes through her belongings, he soon finds some crucial documentation.
For Roy, played by David Neilson, life is rarely simple and next week the storyline will come to a head.
Next Monday he explains that his obsession with the online Scrabble came comes from the fact that he believes his online playing partner is his brother.
But suddenly he disappears in the middle of a game - and Roy doesn't know why.
Late in the week he confides in Carla Connor (Alison King) and as always she does her best to offer a comforting ear.
He outlines how he did some research and discovered his mother had a son, Richard, as a result of her affair and put him up for adoption.
When Roy reveals that he has an address for Richard, Carla insists they should track him down. Roy is surprised when a young woman answers the door and denies knowing anyone called Richard.
Back in the house Nina tells her dad Richard that it was just someone collecting for charity and they can carry on with their game of Scrabble.
Roy and Carla go back to Richard’s and are let in by a care worker who reveals he is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis. Nina is less than impressed to find them there but Roy simply says he is his online Scrabble opponent.
It's not the only must-watch moment next week.
Things take a devastating turn as Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard) still can’t come to terms with the death of his wife Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn).
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.
