As Paul Foreman approaches the end of his journey on Coronation Street, he makes poignant preparations for his departure, revealing his deeply emotional final requests.

In the latest episodes, Paul, who is nearing the final stages of his life, continues to make arrangements for his absence. Recently, Kit visited Paul at his flat while Billy was out. During the visit, Paul expressed his frustration over Kit’s strained relationship with their mother, Bernie. Kit admitted that he struggled with his feelings toward their mother, largely due to his discomfort with his own vulnerability. The conversation took a tense turn when Kit criticized Paul’s use of his speech machine, accusing him of emotional manipulation.

The situation quickly escalated as Paul began to have trouble breathing. Kit, panicking, called Bernie and the emergency services. Bernie arrived promptly and managed to stabilize Paul by using the oxygen machine, preventing the need for an ambulance. Kit, overwhelmed by his own reaction and Bernie’s calm handling of the crisis, found himself at a loss for how to process his emotions.

Later, Kit visited the Winter-Brown household, where Bernie, initially thinking Kit was there to see Gemma, was surprised to find he had come to talk to her. As Bernie opened up about her grief over Paul’s impending death, Kit struggled to articulate his own feelings and support. The lack of communication between them had made it difficult for Kit to express his desire to support Bernie, but this visit marked a significant step in their relationship.

Next week, as the new school term begins, Paul finds joy in seeing Gemma bring the kids—Joseph and the quads—in their school uniforms. Billy captures these precious moments with photos. Amidst these small joys, Paul records a heartfelt manifesto outlining his wishes for Billy to follow after he’s gone. However, when Paul tries to play the recording, his synthesizer runs out of power. Summer steps in, urging Billy to take a break while Paul rests. The episode raises the question of whether Summer can provide the support Paul needs in his final days.

As the week progresses, Kit returns to spend more time with Paul. The brothers make meaningful strides in their relationship, resolving to cherish their remaining time together and make up for lost years. This emotional journey highlights Paul’s final attempts to ensure his loved ones are cared for and his last moments are filled with reconnection and reconciliation.