The usual warmth of a festive holiday in Weatherfield has been shattered by a dangerous emotional entanglement, centering on Lisa and the sudden, ominous disappearance of Carla. What began as a complex love triangle has devolved into a potential crisis, with old flames and unspoken loyalties colliding on Christmas morning.

The tension escalated when Becky, Lisa’s former partner, made a calculated play for reconciliation. Under the guise of diffusing Lisa’s holiday stress, Becky initiated moments of intimate physical affection, subtly tempting Lisa to rekindle their past relationship. Lisa, torn between the allure of nostalgia and the commitment she holds for Carla, found herself trapped in an emotional paradox. Despite Becky’s compelling efforts, Lisa’s heart remained with Carla, compelling her to send a heartfelt, desperate text message reaffirming her love and desire to win her back.

However, the precarious situation spiralled into genuine panic with a single, unexpected message from Roy. The cryptic update revealed that Carla had never checked into her pre-booked hotel in Lanzerati. This news instantly extinguished the fragile festive atmosphere, replacing it with dread. Lisa’s attempts to find solace in her daughter Betsy’s innocent joy were overshadowed by the frantic realization that Carla’s absence was not merely a romantic withdrawal but potentially something far more serious.

The emotional pressure intensified with Becky’s persistent closeness. Despite Lisa’s internal turmoil and fear, she was forced to maintain composure, hiding her phone and the terrifying updates beneath a facade of holiday cheer. Every playful kiss and murmured promise from Becky felt less like affection and more like the quiet tightening of an emotional trap, pushing Lisa further into a corner.

The gravity of the situation was confirmed when Lisa, using her professional contacts, discovered that Carla had neither used her passport nor boarded any flight under her name. Carla had, in fact, never left the country, confirming that she was not merely delayed or avoiding contact, but genuinely missing.

This realization ignited a desperate urgency in Lisa. In a crucial moment of clarity, she managed to slip away from Becky’s embrace and contacted Roy, urging him to check airport CCTV. The final emotional rupture occurred when Becky, sensing Lisa’s withdrawal, cornered her in the kitchen. Lisa was forced to declare the painful truth: “Because I love her.” This confession, met with Becky’s hurt and a possessive vow not to lose Lisa again, solidified the painful reality of the three-way entanglement.

As the festive lights twinkle and carols play, Lisa is now facing not just a choice between two loves, but a frantic search for a missing person, all while managing an increasingly volatile emotional situation with her former partner. The promise of a quiet Christmas has dissolved into a tense, chaotic hunt, leaving the fate of Carla—and the heart of Lisa—hanging precariously in the balance.