In Coronation Street‘s episode “Carla Knows Something | FLASHBACK,” tension brews as Carla and Ryan face unsettling truths and hidden suspicions. Carla is caught in a lie about a seemingly trivial thing—eating someone else’s sushi—leading to an awkward argument. But this small fib hints at deeper secrets and growing distrust between the two.
Ryan, sensing something more, nudges Carla about her evasive behavior, which he believes is tied to recent tensions with Lisa. Carla, however, brushes it off, unwilling to confront her lingering feelings or acknowledge her recent mistakes.
Meanwhile, a mystery involving Betsy and Lisa unfolds in the background. Betsy grows suspicious when she learns Lisa lied about her whereabouts on the night Joel was murdered. Confronted, Lisa tries to brush off the questions but is backed into a corner when Betsy confronts her about her injuries—bruised ribs and signs of a struggle—making it look as though Lisa may have something to hide. As Betsy pressures her, Lisa eventually reveals that she was hurt not in a confrontation with Joel but in a separate incident involving a mugging. However, Lisa’s reluctance to tell Betsy the truth is rooted in painful memories of her past.
Lisa confides in Carla about the true reason for her secrecy. Years before, Betsy’s mother died on duty in a similar, tragic incident, leaving Betsy traumatized and fearful of losing her remaining family. Lisa knew sharing the details would only reopen those wounds, so she kept her injuries a secret to protect her daughter. Carla, now aware of the full story, encourages Lisa to open up, but Lisa hesitates, torn between honesty and her daughter’s well-being. As emotions simmer, Carla herself becomes more entangled in lies and doubts, raising questions about her own past actions and the fractured trust within the group.
