There is a tough road ahead for Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) in Coronation Street as she’s forced to adjust to the reality of her new life.
It’s been a tough few years for Betsy. She’s faced more trauma than most adults do in a lifetime.
First, her mum was killed on the job as a police officer. Or so she thought, because Becky Swain came barrelling back into her life and caused heartache for the whole family by kidnapping Carla Connor-Swain (Alison King) and manipulating Lisa Connor-Swain (Vicky Myers).
Before that, Betsy was accidentally shot by Lisa during Rob Donovan’s prison escape, and witnessed the death of boyfriend Mason Radcliffe after he was stabbed.
Unfortunately, things aren’t set to get much better for Betsy, as her plans to move to London to study fashion design are well and truly desecrated.
Betsy is set to be hospitalised in upcoming scenes after collapsing at home, and it is clear that her condition is serious. Serious enough that an ambulance is called to whisk her away from the street.
As the week goes on, Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) comes under fire as Lisa accuses him of causing Betsy’s collapse, and even reports him to the police.
After being arrested, Dylan blames Brody for Betsy’s condition.
Betsy is horrified when she learns what her mum has done, but how will she react to Dylan’s accusations?
Next week, Dylan is in turmoil as Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey) confronts him for spreading lies about him.
Furious, he tells Dylan that he would have no trouble pressing charges against him if he were in Betsy’s shoes.
Later, Dylan is left questioning his part in what happened to Betsy after Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) delivers some home truths.
The next day, Dylan pays Betsy a visit and tells her that he accepts responsibility for what happened, and that he’s deeply sorry.
However, they are soon interrupted by the arrival of a police officer wanting to take Betsy’s statement, so terrified Dylan makes himself scarce.
What will Betsy tell the officer?
Dylan isn’t the only one in turmoil, as Betsy is forced to adjust to a new way of life.
It becomes clear that Betsy is struggling to cope with her condition when Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) finds her struggling to complete her physio exercises.
Things only get worse when Betsy admits that she needs to use the bathroom, but she needs help getting there.
As Lauren escorts her, Betsy feels utterly humiliated.
Will things get easier for poor Betsy?
