Will it be Christmas behind bars for Maria in Coronation Street?

MAria Connor in Coronation Street
(Image credit: Mark Bruce)

It's judgment day for Maria as she has her day in court for Caz's 'murder'

Maria's friends are determined to make it a Christmas to remember, as it could be her last before a stretch in prison. And Aidan in particular is going to miss her if she's sent down – when he declares his love for her!

Maria Connor

Maria's in the dock, but what will be the verdict? (Image credit: Mark Bruce)

Maria's in the dock, but what will be the verdict?

Maria Connor, Aidan Connor

Fearful for the future, Maria turns to drink and drunkenly begs Aidan to spend the night with her

Fearful for the future, Maria turns to drink and drunkenly begs Aidan to spend the night with her

Maria Connor Aidan Connor

Will he agree?

Will he agree?

Maria Connor, Aidan Connor

Later in the week, the tables are turned when Aidan tells Maria he's fallen in love with her

Later in the week, the tables are turned when Aidan tells Maria he's fallen in love with her

Maria Connor, Aidan Connor

Does she feel the same?

Does she feel the same?

Aidan Connor, Beth Tinker, Craig Tinker, Eva Price, Jenny Bradley, Kate Connor, Michelle McDonald, Steve McDonald, Maria Connor

Maria's friends gather to celebrate an early Christmas, with Eva still unaware of Maria and Aidan's affair

Maria's friends gather to celebrate an early Christmas, with Eva still unaware of Maria and Aidan's affair

Aidan Connor, Beth Tinker, Craig Tinker, Eva Price, Jenny Bradley, Kate Connor, Michelle McDonald, Steve McDonald, Maria Connor

How can they keep up the façade in front of her?

How can they keep up the façade in front of her?

Maria Connor

But Maria and Aidan's affair may be all over if she's found guilty of murder (Image credit: Mark Bruce)

But Maria and Aidan's affair may be all over if she's found guilty of murder

Maria Connor

Will it be Maria's last Christmas in Weatherfield? Tune in to Corrie on ITV from Monday, 19 December (Image credit: Mark Bruce)

Will it be Maria's last Christmas in Weatherfield? Tune in to Corrie on ITV from Monday, 19 December