Eileen Grimshaw and Michael Rodwell are set to seek comfort in each other’s arms this week, which will have disastrous consequences when Michael collapses during their brief encounter.
Following the shocking news that his son Gavin is really dead, Michael opens up to Eileen this week, taking comfort in her friendship.
After a few drinks, and with Eileen battling her own broken heart following the breakdown of her relationship, the pair start bonding.
In a teaser clip from Digital Spy, the pair are seen chatting on the couch which soon leads to kissing…
The stress and upset of the situation soon takes its toll on Michael’s heart condition, with Gail’s husband collapsing in Eileen’s home.
Later at the hospital, Gail overhears Eileen telling doctors how she and Michael were getting intimate just before his collapse.
Viewers will have to wait to see how Gail will take the devastating blow.
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