Coronation Street fans ‘not ok’ after Carla Connor scene they’ve ‘waited 10 years’ for
Fans of the ITV soap were in tears as Carla Connor opened up about her heartbreaking baby loss as she was introduced to Connie
Carla Connor opens up to Lisa Swain in Coronation Street(Image: ITV)
Coronation Street fans have said they’re ‘not ok’ after watching a scene featuring Carla Connor which they say they have ‘waited a decade’ to see.
Those who follow the ITV soap know that Carla and her partner Lisa Swain have only recently enjoyed a reunion, which came after a very turbulent time for the pair.
Lisa’s ex-wife, Becky Swain, returned from the dead and quite quickly put a spanner in the works for the newly engaged couple, who had also not long moved into their first home together, No.6 Coronation Street.
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But fast forward to their reunion, shortly after Becky was sentenced to 12 years behind bars, and Carla has since surprised Lisa, by booking their wedding date at the Chariot Square Hotel, which will be April 23.
But before they are able to say ‘I Do’, during Monday’s (March 2) visit to Weatherfield, Carla opened the door of No.6 and was shocked to find a baby in a car seat on the doorstep. Lisa went after the woman hurrying away, only to discover the baby was Connie, the daughter of Carla’s brother, Rob Donovan, and prison guard Mandy, who were involved in Carla’s kidnapping and Rob’s jailbreak last year.
Despite being sweet with the baby at first, when Carla found out it’s Rob and Mandy’s baby and that she’s agreed that they’ll look after her, Lisa was very surprised by her fiancée’s reaction. Carla was adamant that Connie couldn’t stay and said that her grandmother couldn’t just leave her on the doorstep like she did.
It wasn’t until later that Carla shared how she was really feeling, telling her future wife about how she suffered a miscarriage in 2014. She opened up to Lisa about once being pregnant, with ex-husband Peter Barlow’s baby, and was excitedly looking forward to becoming a mum to a little girl, before suffering the heartbreaking loss.
Carla and Lisa were surprised by the arrival of Connie(Image: ITV)
The miscarriage came amid the reveal of her husband Peter’s affair, as well as the investigation into the murder of Tina McIntyre, who was killed by Carla’s brother.
“They never really tell you a reason, but I knew what it was,” Carla, whose daughter would have now been 11, told Lisa. “At the time, it was Rob and Tina and Peter. A lot of stress. I’m only telling you this because I want to explain why I was a hard-faced cow earlier.”
And the scene left Corrie fans emotional, as it’s the first time the Underworld factory boss as opened up about the tragic loss. @RyanSoapKing25 said: “Heartbreaking scenes for #Swarla in tonight’s #Corrie as Carla opens up to Lisa about her miscarriage for the first time. This moment was so devastating but I’m so glad that Lisa was there for Carla to reassure and care for her in that moment. Ali & Vicky are pure magic!”
Carla opened up to Lisa about the loss of her baby(Image: ITV)
@TheConnorSwains commented: “‘She would have been 11 now…..’ I am not ok #Swarla #Corrie,” before adding: “I’ve waited more than a decade for this conversation. The way Lisa simply holds space for Carla… letting her speak, really listening, then gently encouraging her and promising to walk alongside her with Connie. #Swarla #Corrie.”
@Bo88797665 shared: “I’m glad Carla finally told Lisa about her baby girl. It was such a beautiful conversation between the pair. Lisa was so incredibly understanding and so supportive. Carla is just scared to love baby Connie. #Corrie.” @kerri___a posted: “Carla told Lisa about her miscarriage… Lisa was so supportive and understanding. Heartbreaking, but such an important part of her past. I really wish I had tissues with me. #Swarla #corrie.”
@Sjl170 added: “That #Corrie episode by @SamHoldsworth5 was beautiful Lisa simply listening and giving Carla space to talk. I was prepared, but didn’t expect the nostalgic sadness. It was deeply moving, quiet buried grief that never goes away @MiscarriageA are wonderful support if needed #Swarla.”
