Emma Brooker receives some difficult news to swallow on next week's Coronation Street when she discovers the truth about her husband-to-be.
And it's completely by accident that she finds out.
As Emma babysits Hope and Ruby she's horrified to realise that Ruby has swallowed one of Curtis’ pills.
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At A&E Emma shows the doctor Curtis’ pills, explaining he suffers from a heart condition.
But the doctor confirms that Ruby’s fine as the pill she took was only a vitamin.
Back at home a shell-shocked Emma confronts him with the pill box and demands answers.
Hanging his head in shame, Curtis finally admits he’s not dying, explaining to Emma how he first feigned illness when his parents were getting divorced.
He enjoyed the attention but once he’d started, he couldn’t stop.
When Emma asks about his medical training, Curtis admits that was a lie too.
Asserting she’ll never be able to trust him again, Emma orders Curtis to pack his bags in dramatic Corrie scenes.
But before she can share her news, Steve tells her about the £4,000 Curtis raised for Oliver's fund and how they want to thank him.
Emma accompanies Curtis to his appointment with the psychologist and she listens overwhelmed as Curtis explains how he’s spent years convincing people that he’s dying as he enjoys the attention.
Curtis assures Emma that he intends to get better, he loves her more than anything and tomorrow could be the best day of their lives.
Emma explains to her half-sister Amy that Curtis is suffering from a fictitious disorder and he’s seeing a psychologist.
But Amy’s astounded and insists she can’t marry him and must tell the family the truth.
Meanwhile, unaware of Curtis’ lies, a drunk Steve hands him his bank card and PIN, asking him to transfer the £100,000 they raised to Oliver’s charity account.
At home Curtis opens his laptop and takes out Steve’s bank card.
Elsewhere under Sarah’s steely gaze, Adam admits his relationship with newcomer Lydia was years ago and he can’t really remember.
And Summer tries to apologise to Daniel but she’s hurt when he reveals that he’s not allowed to talk to her.
At school she watches Daniel fly out of his classroom and is horrified to see the word ‘paedo’ scrawled across the board.
And Summer is struggling as Billy takes her to the Bistro.
Having eaten a burger the teenager feels guilty and oblivious to her fragile state, Billy assures her she’ll smash her Oxford interview.
