Corrie killer Tony Gordon goes from murderer to midwife this summer when he delivers Maria Connor’s baby on the BEACH.
The factory boss ordered the murder of Maria’s husband, his love rival Liam Connor.
But he has been cosying up to her since his wife Carla left him after hearing what he had done. Maria (Samia Smith) accused him of the murder plot, but charmer Tony (Gray O’Brien) convinced her he was innocent.
Then he starts to fall for her and they drive to the beach for a romantic day trip.
As they walk Maria feels her contractions begin and her waters break. Panicking, she says: “Oh God, I think the baby’s coming.”
But Tony keeps his cool and carries her to a deserted strip of beach, where she gives birth. An insider said: “At this point Tony and Maria aren’t lovers but it’s not long after the baby’s born they realise their real feelings.
“Maria had a miscarriage not long ago. Delivering her baby makes Tony a hero in her eyes.”
And it’s not long before twisted Tony has set his heart on a new dream — making a family with Maria and the baby.
Our insider added: “What Tony gets, Tony wants. He’s ruthless and now Carla’s off the scene he’s determined to have Maria — and Liam’s baby.”