Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken on Friday’s visit to Weatherfield, as Billy Mayhew appeared to signal the beginning of the end for his relationship with partner Paul Forman, as Paul’s battle with motor neurone disease continued to take it’s toll on their romance.
As regular viewers will know, Paul was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative disease earlier this year and has gradually been losing his mobility and dexterity as the cruel illness progressed.
Earlier this week, Paul suffered a terrifying fall while chasing after his young nephew, and on Friday also suffered another fall while enjoying a Pride celebration.
Given his struggles with walking, even with a stick, Paul’s partner Billy was keen to have him assessed by occupational therapy as he felt the next logical step was a wheelchair, but despite his good intentions, he had failed to take Paul’s own wishes into account.Talking over him and speaking for him during the assessment, eventually Paul snapped at his boyfriend that Billy was overstepping the mark and failing to respect his wishes, leading to a tense row between the pair.
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