Gary death fears in Corrie as Maria and Liam are seriously worried
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Next week in Coronation Street, panic takes hold as Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) is left reeling from a string of betrayals and police drama, only for Gary Windass (Mikey North) to vanish without a trace.
With Liam (Charlie Wrenshall) growing increasingly anxious and Maria fearing the worst, one question looms: Where is Gary, and is he in danger?
As days pass and Liam's concerns grow, Maria questions whether Gary has taken the time to clear his head after a confusing run-in with Lou or if something far more serious is going on.
It all kicked off when Maria arrived home from the police station after being accused of assault following her confrontation with Lou, where she accused her of stealing cash from the salon. She was furious and suspected that Lou was the one who reported her.
A conniving Lou paid a visit to Gary, insisting she doesn't want trouble. In an attempt to keep the peace, Gary offered her a beer, but things soon moved into dangerous territory.
While Gary was in the toilet, Lou sent herself a secret message off his phone. When he returned, Lou made a move and tried to kiss Gary, only for him to jump back in horror. Feeling humiliated, Lou retaliated and threatened Gary with blackmail.
Maria then returned home to find Gary packing a bag. He told her he's going to stay with his mum for a few days. Gary admitted that Lou came round but promised nothing happened.
Maria struggled to believe him and broke down in tears, devastated that he may be hiding something.
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Days pass, and Gary is due to return home, but when he doesn't, a panicked Liam informs Maria that he's not answering his phone and questions why he's not back by now. More Trending
Attempting to stay calm for Liam's sake, Maria tells Liam not to panic and that she's sure Gary will be home soon.
As Maria continues to spiral, she finally receives a brief message from Gary saying he's staying with a mate and will be home soon.
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But will Maria believe this vague text? And where really is Gary?
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