It’s been a tumultuous time for the Driscolls on Coronation Street lately, but one huge storyline has concluded amid drama for the family. While they will still be in the thick of it in other areas, the clan has some peace of mind regarding their health.
Since Eva Price returned to Weatherfield with her new partner, Ben, in October, it’s been a whirlwind few months. With a devastating storyline involving Will and plenty of family secrets being kept by Maggie, the drama has barely stopped.
One of the arcs saw Ben learn that Steve McDonald was actually his half-brother, following Maggie’s affair with Jim. While it understandably came as a shock to him, Ben has gotten along swimmingly with Steve.
There was some slight concern, however, as Jim was diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy in 2016. The condition, which is genetic, causes progressive muscle weakness and loss as it progresses.
With the family worried that the condition could be passed down, Ben decided to get himself tested as well as sons Ollie and Will, and the results of the test are confirmed in today’s episode of the ITV soap.
As Eva and Ollie prepare for a family dinner, she remarks that they are celebrating the men of the family being given the “all-clear”, adding that they haven’t had “much to shout about lately”.
While Ben and Ollie say they are relieved, the bartender quickly says that there are more pressing matters to attend to, with Megan Walsh having been released from prison in recent hours.
Before Ben and Eva get to Megan, they have a feisty family dinner, with Ben taking his anger out on Maggie. He recently discovered that she had a part in his father’s death, and tells his wider family at the dinner.
After tempers flare, Maggie decides to leave, and Ben heads off for a drink. Later on, Eva urges him to be kind to Maggie despite their differences, but it remains to be seen if he’ll forgive his mother.
