Custody Hearing Brings Relief and Conflict

Theo entered the hearing nervous about the outcome. Dee-Dee Bailey encouraged him to remain calm while giving his deposition, but the atmosphere quickly soured when Noah Hedley mocked Todd with homophobic remarks. Todd lost his temper, snapping back at Noah, which led the judge to remove him from the courtroom. Convinced he had ruined Theo’s chances, Todd left shaken. Relief followed when Theo later shared that he had been granted access to his children.

Todd embraced him in gratitude, relieved that his earlier outburst hadn’t derailed the hearing. That evening, they joined Summer Spellman and Dee-Dee at the bistro to celebrate the victory. The celebration was interrupted by Noah, who showed up determined to make trouble. He told Theo and Todd that Danielle, Theo’s estranged wife, planned to appeal the judge’s ruling. When Noah kept making cruel remarks, Todd warned him to stop, while Theo firmly told him he meant nothing to him and asked him to leave.

Danielle Delivers Devastating News

After Noah’s exit, the group raised a toast. Theo confided that Noah had once told him he didn’t deserve happiness, but he now believed Noah had been wrong. The moment gave Todd and Theo a brief chance to enjoy their success. The mood changed suddenly when Danielle burst into the restaurant visibly upset.

She asked Theo what he had done before announcing that Noah had suffered a heart attack. Distraught, she said she couldn’t understand what had happened, as he had seemed completely fine earlier. As Danielle grew emotional, Theo comforted her while Todd silently worried about the impact this news might have on their relationship and their future.

Theo Faces His Past With Noah

Later that night, Theo reflected on his history with Noah. He admitted to Todd that Noah had not always been the enemy and had once been one of his closest friends. But in time, Noah’s behaviour had shifted, clouded by resentment and homophobia.

While talking, Theo reached for the elastic band he usually wore on his wrist, a habit he used to cope with stress. Todd stopped him, and Theo made a decisive gesture by cutting the band off. He promised Todd he would never leave him, choosing to let go of the past.

The day had begun with triumph in court but ended with loss and uncertainty. Noah’s death now hangs over Theo and Todd, leaving their path forward more uncertain than ever. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street updates.