Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Coronation Street's Lauren Bolton gets a blast from the past next week as she comes face-to-face with her criminal dad Reece again.
Scott Anson is reprising his role as Reece for more prison-based scenes, as the sly character reaches out to his vulnerable daughter.
Reece's reappearance comes as Lauren seems to be reaching a crossroads in her life.
There's great news for Lauren at the hospital when a doctor confirms that her baby son Frankie is doing well following his bone marrow transplant and can be discharged soon.
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Just as Lauren looks to the future, she's haunted by the past as an unexpected delivery arrives.
"Lauren receives a parcel for Frankie and is shocked when she spots a stamp revealing that it's come from the prison," our Corrie source reveals.
"There are no prizes for guessing who the sender is – but why is Reece getting in touch now?"
Later, Lauren visits Reece in prison and it's tense as they catch up.
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Lauren is sure to want answers over the gift for Frankie, but the big question is whether Reece will be able to talk her round.
"Lauren's in a lonelier place on the cobbles now that Max – her main source of support – has left," our insider adds.
"Perhaps Reece reckons this will leave her open to be manipulated again, but she can still rely on friends and supporters like Roy and Dee-Dee. Here's hoping she can find the strength to stand up to Reece again and move on with her life."
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Reece was introduced to Corrie in late 2022 as part of the far-right gang led by evil Griff Reynolds. He was imprisoned in early 2023 following his role in planting a bomb at Weatherfield's winter market.
Since then, Reece has returned for further brief appearances in July 2023 and March 2024 for storylines involving Lauren.
Scott announced his return to filming in January and Digital Spy confirmed at the time that he'd only be back for one episode.
Coronation Street airs these scenes on Wednesday, April 23 on ITV1 and ITVX.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.
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