There’s high drama ahead in next week’s Coronation Street, with two hospital dramas and a goodbye to a familiar face. Carla Connor (Alison King) is on edge as she discovers the date of her transplant and she fears Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) may back out. Her worries could be founded, as he is secretly making plans to flee from custody while in hospital for a supposed allergic reaction…. Also facing a medical update is Kevin Webster (Michael le Vell). While Abi (Sally Carman) is consumed by her episodes of psychosis, Kev receives support from Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) – and then gets a big update.

In other news, David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) continues to play with fire in the criminal world – something he may not easily escape. And there’s another Platt goodbye imminent, with Bethany (Lucy Fallon) set to make her exit…. Kevin shows the CCTV footage of the arsonist to Nick and Shona. Shona’s horrified, but quickly covers. At the station, Adam puts pressure on Kit to release David, pointing out that they have no evidence to suggest he started the fire. Nick apologises to David for suspecting him of starting the fire.

Mandy, the prison guard, collects Rob from his cell, checks he still wants to go ahead with his plan and kisses him passionately. Having taken a call from the hospital, Carla tells Lisa that Rob has had an allergic reaction to some antibiotics and has been rushed to hospital. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video.

Up Next. When Carla visits Rob in hospital, Mandy tells Carla that the consultant needs a word with her and as she heads off, Mandy uncuffs Rob…. On the street, Tim, Yasmeen, Dylan, Betsy, Lisa, Liam and Maria watch as Mason’s coffin is loaded into the hearse.  Abi heads over to join them but as she glances around, she quickly leaves again. Abi describes her hallucinations to Dr Gaddas. Kit interviews Leanne and goes over all the evidence which suggests she started the fire.  Leanne admits it looks bad, but assures him of her innocence.

Daniel calls at Sarah’s flat hoping to persuade Bethany not to leave. Craig reveals that Leanne has yet to be charged because some new evidence has come to light and they’re waiting on forensics. Andy slips David £2k for his part in the robbery and reveals that he’s got another far bigger job lined up if David is interested. At the station, Kit reads the report from forensics and is shocked at the results.

Sally accompanies Kevin to his appointment to get his results. When the consultant confirms Kevin’s results and that he needs an operation, he hurries out. Debbie lets herself in to find something burning in the oven, the smoke alarm going off and Abi suffering a flashback. Carla is thrown into panic when she receives an email confirming that Rob is a suitable match for the transplant and the operations will take place tomorrow. Carla visits Rob in prison and drops the bombshell.

Gemma’s amused as Lou gives Aadi a hard time over the price of a pack of night time pull-ups as Lou recognises her as one of the mums from Bessie Street. Lou calls in the pub and persuades Gemma to join her for a drink. Dev tells Bernie that his Aunty Gita has had a fall, he has to fly out to India and he’d like her to go with him. Dev books his flight to India and agrees to let Aadi run his businesses.

Andy talks David through the details of the robbery, but it’s clear David’s not made his mind up. Later, Nick has a proposition for David…. When the doctor reveals that there’s been a delay with Carla’s operation, she worries Rob is going to back out. Chesney returns home with some Valentine’s cakes for Gemma and tells her that he’s convinced he spotted the silver van again. Gemma tells Chesney it turns out Lou and her husband Mick are moving into Mawdsley Street and she’s arranged for them to meet for a drink later.

Kevin shares his test results with Jack. When planning to cook a Valentine’s meal for Kevin, Debbie finds Abi panicking and has an idea. When Cassie admits that she really likes Steve to Leanne, Leanne urges her to go for it. As Leanne surveys all the happy Valentine’s couples she drowns her sorrows. Arrow MORE: Coronation Street villain finally caught by police – but there is a twist. Arrow MORE: Platt house arsonist exposed in Coronation Street and it sends shockwaves.