Coronation Street's Debbie to make difficult decision in tragic Ronnie scenes

Coronation Street’s Debbie Webster’s thoughts turn to her uncertain future next week, while upset Ronnie Bailey buries his head in the sand. Will the pair be strong enough to cope when Debbie’s dementia inevitably gets worse?

"Despite what they’re going through, Debbie and Ronnie are still giving couple goals," says our cobbles insider. "But time is ticking and Debbie’s condition is going to deteriorate.

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"The moment has come for some tough conversations, but Ronnie really isn’t ready. And neither are we…"

Since finding out her other half has been attending a support group to help him cope with her illness, Debbie is even more aware of the strain Ronnie is under.

She asks if she can attend Ronnie’s next group meeting as a show of support but wonders if he’d be comfortable with her being there when that’s his time to offload.

Meanwhile, Debbie plans a get together with her girlfriends, revealing that she needs their help with a mystery project.

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The ladies are intrigued, and Glenda urges Sally and Christina to stop squabbling before Debbie’s do to avoid a bad atmosphere! But the things are already awkward at Deb’s flat when she tries to have a serious talk with Ronnie…

"Debbie wants to discuss her long-term care before she gets too unwell to make important decisions," reveals our source. "Ronnie knows they can’t avoid the subject, but it’s a sad reminder of what’s to come. This disease is just too cruel…"

Is Ronnie up to making plans to ensure Debbie is properly looked after when the time comes?

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There are some more heartbreaking moments ahead for this story, with bosses working on a new special episode that explores the world from Debbie’s perspective.

"We’re planning an episode where it’s all from Debbie’s point of view," said actor Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie, speaking to us on the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards last month.

"I’m going to be the camera woman, so I’m very excited about that. I’ve said that I’ll be like [ski jumper] Eddie the Eagle – running around with a camera on my head!"

Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.

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