Mick sits down with the youngster and explains he is going to be looking after him on his own for a little while longer but he will have his two older sisters around him, too.
When he takes a quick trip out to collect his thoughts, the pub landlord returns to find he has got a new house guest.
It seems Shirley will have wanted to cheer her son up and with the actress who plays Linda, Kellie, not returning permanently for a few months, it could be one of his sons.
With Lee Carter (Danny Hatchard) having made an appearance on Christmas Day 2020, bosses could be writing Johnny back into the show.
As one of the more level headed children of the family, Johnny would be able to offer support to his father through a difficult time.
source: express.co.uk