Coronation Street next week promises a ray of hope for Steve McDonald and Leanne Battersby as their son Oliver appears to make a breakthrough.
But they remain unable to convince doctors that giving him treatment is worthwhile. Steve (Simon Gregson) breaks the tough news to Leanne (Jane Danson) that he has tried ten more specialists and none of them are willing to fight their corner.
Gail Platt begs Nick Tilsley to be honest with himself and put an end to Oliver's suffering in hospital. Nick is adamant that he must support Leanne and what she wants, otherwise he faces losing her too.
Wendy interviews Nick and Gail (Helen Worth), and Nick tries to assure Wendy that Oliver responds to sound and touch. However, Gail says this is not true and
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