Nasty Nathan has got smitten Bethany where he wants her - but will she see sense any time soon or be further drawn into his seedy world?
Unbeknownst to naive teen Bethany, older man Nathan has been grooming her, but she's fallen for the thirtysomething's charm and revels in the attention of the older man who's been playing her. After all, the 16-year-old was recently bullied at school and lacked confidence, then Nathan 'rescued' her and lavished praise when she needed it. But with her mum, Sarah, now keen to meet and vet him at a family dinner, will Nathan's charm offensive win over the Platts too or will Sarah be suspicions about the intentions of Bethany's much older man?
As for Bethany, will she escape Nathan's controlling clutches or is it too late for the youngster?
Nathan nudges Bethany further towards where he wants her, which means the schoolgirl is in BIG danger...
Nathan nudges Bethany further towards where he wants her, which means the schoolgirl is in BIG danger...
Earlier on, Bethany's dramatically caught up with the police when she provides a false alibi when Nathan's arrested for assault…
Bethany's desperate to get him off the hook so they can attend the family meal at the Platts, where concerned mum Sarah meets him for the first time…
With Sarah and Gary shocked that Bethany's boyfriend is older than they are, Sarah decides not to make a fuss so she can remain on good terms with her daughter…
When Nathan later invites Bethany to a party, the glammed-up teenager feels awkward when she realises all the guests are men, except for Mel…
With Bethany oblivious to the possible danger she's in, what exactly are Nathan's intentions, and will Sarah cotton on to his sleazy plan? Watch Coronation Street on ITV from Monday, March 13
