Coronation Street star Paddy Bever has revealed that his character will track down the girlfriend of his new mate Gav (Noah Olaoye) when he is finally released from the Secure Training Centre next week.
During his time in the STC over the last few months, Max has struck up a friendship with fellow young offender Gav, who has come to Max's aid when he has found himself being bullied by other troubled teens.
Gav has asked Max to look up his estranged girlfriend Bec (Luana Santos) once he is let out - and in scenes airing next week, Max comes good on his word.
"When Max comes out he sees this as his first opportunity to do some good into the world and do something for his friend, who has been very kind to him and really taken him under his wing," said Bever.
"Max wants to repay that favour and he wants to show that he's changed and what better way to do that than to repay someone who's been really good to him.
"So he goes and meets Bec. She thinks Max is flirting with him, he's really not, he's just pushing Gav's agenda and trying to make her warm to Gav again."
Max found himself in the STC for inciting right-wing violence - a fact he has yet to share with his new friend.
"Gav is unaware of what Max did, he told Gav he was in for stealing a car," Bever continued. "I think further down the line we will explore that avenue of them finding out about what Max has done and how that makes them feel.
"As people of colour they may feel like Max could be a threat to them, I guess it will depend if they're informed by Max or hear it second-hand."
Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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