Craig Tinker’s OCD has been causing him all sorts of problems recently, but so far he’s managed to keep it hidden from everyone else (apart from little Liam, of course).
That all changes next week, though, as dramatic events force Craig’s secret out into the open after he barricades himself in the flat and the police break in!
Craig’s in a state when he discovers that bent copper Neil Clifton is appealing his conviction. Bethany’s adamant she won’t relive her horrible sexual exploitation experiences in court again – not surprisingly.
But Craig’s in trouble when the police come to tell Bethany the news, and she lets slip that she already knows because Craig told her. Oops.
Craig is told it might be better if he takes a break from his special constable duties for a while and he’s devastated.
When Bethany disturbs him going through his OCD rituals later, he snaps at her and tells her she’s to blame for him being suspended from his job.
With no work to go to, Craig’s OCD rituals become so bad he can’t leave the house.
Later, the police arrive at the flat. They want to search it because they’re investigating Phelan’s crimes, and it was the last place Andy lived.
But Craig can’t deal with the unexpected visitors and instead he bolts the door shut and refuses to allow anyone in.
The police, Bethany, and Beth all try to persuade Craig to open the door but inside the flat he’s in a frenzy, going through all his rituals again and again.
Bethany bravely manages to get in through the fire door on the balcony – just as the police burst in – and she’s shocked when she sees what’s happened to her friend.
Maria gently suggests Craig might have OCD and he finally agrees to see a doctor.
Meanwhile when the police arrive to tell Bethany the latest about Neil’s appeal, she asks them to go easy on Craig – he was just looking out for her.
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Craig’s furious when he finds out Bethany’s been talking about him, but he comes round when Beth points out she meant no harm and was looking out for him the way he does for her.
Could there be hope on the horizon for our fave Corrie couple?
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