Pick of the Plots: Soap Highlights June 30th – July 4th

SoapWorld’s pick of the best forthcoming storylines next week…

Next week, Paddy spots a sheep caught in a fence on Celia’s farm and rushes off to intervene. After freeing the sheep, Paddy freezes in terror when an aggressive dog approaches. The dog attacks Paddy and Bear manages to save him, but it’s clear that Paddy is grievously injured. Arriving at the hospital, Mandy tries to comfort a traumatised Bear as they wait for Paddy to emerge from surgery. Paddy’s beyond grateful to his dad for saving his life. However Mandy’s shocked and appalled when Bear turns Paddy’s life-threatening attack into an opportunity to assassinate his son’s character.

Ross agrees to attempt to get Lewis to change his mind about selling the weed to a dealer, after Mack reminds him that they’re doing this to help Moira keep the farm. After opening up to his brother, Lewis is grateful when Ross reaffirms a commitment to doing things Lewis’ way.

However unbeknownst to them, Mack has already agreed to sell the weed to a dealer. Lewis can’t believe his brother’s betrayal when Mack’s buyer pays a surprise visit to check out the crop. With his relationship with Lewis completely fractured by Mack’s betrayal, Ross is in no mood to help Mack complete the deal with Ray.

Sarah’s pleased when she helps Cain see that Tracy barring the family from Nate’s official funeral gives them a chance to provide him with a proper Dingle send-off instead. Gabby’s finalising the guestlist for their engagement shindig, Vinny’s left anxious as she makes clear that Kammy’s getting an invite.

Emmerdale, Monday to Friday on ITV1 and STV. Also available on ITVX and the STV Player.

Next week, Millie panics when Theo reveals that he’s off to see Millie’s teacher about her pregnancy. Todd tells Millie it’s obvious she’s lying and it would be best to come clean and an emotional Millie agrees. Todd tells Millie to take a pregnancy test to prove that the first one gave a false positive and he won’t tell her parents. When Theo returns home, Millie announces she’s got something to tell him. Will Millie tell Theo the truth?

When Dee-Dee tells James and Ed she’s glad to have the support of her church, James makes it clear that Laila’s upbringing will be non-religious. Dee-Dee retaliates by meeting up with Billy telling him she’d like him to baptise Laila, but Billy makes it clear she needs James’s permission first. What will Dee-Dee do?

Abi admits to Kevin that she’s nervous about his results. Kevin quietly seethes. When a breakdown call comes in, Abi’s forced to attend and Kevin heads to his appointment alone. Finding Carl at the garage with his feet up, Abi’s furious but Carl’s unrepentant, admitting he can’t stop thinking about her and knows  she feels the same. Abi swears blind that she loves Kevin and she’s happy with her life. As a nervous Kevin meets the consultant, will he get the results he’s hoping for?

At Cassie’s suggestion, Cassie, Steve, Sally and Tim meet for lunch. Sally makes barbed remarks at Cassie while Tim tries to keep the peace. When Tracy calls in, will she be able to keep the peace? As Sally and Tim gradually warm to Cassie, Steve states he can see himself falling for her. How will Cassie respond? Nina and Summer agree that they got off lightly.

Coronation Street, Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV1 and STV. Also available on ITVX and the STV Player.

Next week, it’s tense in The Vic as Linda tells Elaine she wants to sell her half of The Vic. Elaine tries to convince Linda to rethink her decision, but a row breaks out between the pair again, and Linda retreats to the café to speak with George who encourages Linda to see the situation from Elaine’s point of view.

Vicki and Ross’ happiness is short-lived when Zack informs them that Sharon is evicting them from No.43 for failing to repay their debt. Vicki attempts to get an advance from Bernie but ends up getting fired. In retaliation, Vicki steals Bernie’s laptop after her suspicions are raised and later blackmails her at No.43 when it is revealed that Bernie has been stealing money from the Panesar business accounts.

Kat is upset when Alfie avoids her calls, and is later furious with Tommy when she discovers that he and Joel have stolen vapes from the Minute Mart.

A smitten Peter wakes at No.25 having spent the night with Lauren. Later, Zack helps Lauren with the boys in the café where she shares her guilt for their kiss, but Zack is quick to dismiss her and promises to keep it a secret. Later, Lauren heads to the Albert to support Peter who is working at Cindy’s pride party where Cindy issues her a stern warning…

EastEnders, BBC One, Monday to Thursday. Also available on the iPlayer

Next week, Bobby is missing. At the McQueens Myra tries to make amends with Mercedes saying she was only having a chat with Donny, over the fence as a neighbour and didn’t think about the repercussions for Bobby and the police hunt for him. What has Myra done?

Marie shows Arlo her new business venture she’s invested in next to The Hutch, a beauty salon. Vicky tells Frankie she wants to move forward with her life and not think about Grace or Robbie.

The Dog is getting ready for reopening as the building work continues. As Darren and Tony check on the progress, Tony confesses to Darren he’s disheartened after the recent public spectacle. Tony finds a takeaway cup with Mercedes initials on and realises who’s been hiding out in the pub.

Clare visits Grace and tells her latest plan to her sister, who is unconscious and ventilated, and it appears that Clare has not forgotten that Mercedes ran her over and now plans to avenge the attack.

Ste returns home and finds a broken Lucas and high Dillon. After putting Dillon to bed he comforts his son who reveals what’s happened. Unable to stay in the house after what he witnessed, Lucas rushes out. Hurt after a message from Dillon saying he’s messed up and deserves better Lucas starts to attack himself. Not wanting his son to hurt himself, Ste tells him to take it out on him and Lucas brutally attacks his dad.

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