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"Oh, please tell me you haven’t had an argument with your mother in front of the whole family".
"Worse" Lisa muttered, suddenly looking very interested in the floor. "I lied".
"You? Detective Sergeant Lisa Swain, pillar of truth and justice, told a fib? Colour me intrigued. What did you say?"
"I told them I was already dating someone."
Carla let out a sharp bark of laughter. "No! Brilliant. Who’s the lucky imaginary lady?"
"Mum went into absolute overdrive. She didn't even pause for breath. She immediately declared that if I’ve been seeing someone, they have to come on the family holiday. I started panicking, trying to make up excuses – said she was busy, said she hated the beach, said she had a terrible phobia of flying. But they wouldn't have it. Mum was relentless. She demanded to know her name".
"And? What did you tell her?”
"I said Carla"
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03 Jul 2026
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Carla Connor
Age: early 40s
• Founder of an international luxury fashion empire.
• Designs red carpet gowns for royalty, actresses,celebrities.
• One of Britain’s most influential businesswomen.Lisa Swain
Age: early 40s
• Captain of the Swiss Women’s National Team.
• Star defender for Chelsea London
• Considered one of the greatest defenders of her generation
• National hero in Switzerland.Bookmarked by PennyLane23
02 Jul 2026
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The pain in her chest becoming unbearable.
The image of Carla’s tear stained face wedged behind her eyelids like a cruel joke.
She leans up against the cold hard wall outside.
The cool air slapping her face like a much needed reprieve from whatever the fuck that was inside.
Her body doubled over, the palms of her hands resting on her thighs trying to somehow ground herself.
Her breathing is heavy and shallow.
The first signs of a panic attack rising through her body with speed.
Tears threaten to spill from her eyes.
What the fuck just happened?
Carla kissed her.
Carla fucking kissed her.
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06 Jun 2026
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101 ways to say I love you (without saying the words) by Youaremyscar
Fandoms: Coronation Street
28 Jun 2026
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101 ways that Carla and Lisa show each other how much they love and care for one another without saying the words (although we all know they say them repeatedly to one another).
A snapshot of life, little moments and fragments that build a lifetime of devotion.
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01 Jun 2026
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Carla Connor is haunted by the trauma of an abusive past relationship with Cate Henri whose name resurfaces when DS Lisa Swain arrives to investigate Cate’s connection to a possible murder and disappearance case. As Carla is forced to confront painful memories of coercive control, isolation, and emotional abuse through a series of flashbacks, Lisa’s calm and compassionate presence gradually becomes a source of safety and stability in her otherwise chaotic world.
While helping the investigation, Carla begins forming an intense emotional connection with Lisa, who sees beyond her guarded exterior, and after Lisa rescues a drunken, emotionally overwhelmed Carla and takes her home, it becomes clear that their bond may become the lifeline Carla desperately needs.
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30 May 2026