23rd July 2021

Audrey tells Stella about getting the ball rolling to own the corner shop and turn it into a boutique. Jonny tells Audrey she is pushing Stella too far. Stella learns that Paul now knows and Stella isn't happy. Paul shows up and talks about the venture gleefully as he walks in and makes another call. Stella thinks Audrey is embarrassing her. Amanda tells Paula and Derek that she intends to move soon and will take Max making Derek reel. Derek accuses her of being selfish while Derek chases down Alan to get the ball rolling on Amanda's case. Alan tells Derek there is nothing they can do an that they will assess more information when the investigation resumes. Derek takes out his frustrations on Paula, who is approaches by Andrea as a wedding planner client. Paula is annoyed that Derek is letting his child with Amanda come in the way of their happiness. Derek has a strop and bumps into Sam an enlightens him about Amanda's case. As they mention DC Summerhayes, Kate walks by and she is instantly intrigued. Kate brings it up to David when she's in the bar and Paul and Liz talk about Amanda. Kate also asks a police man if he knew Sandra. David asks Kate for a walk in the park as she talks about Sandra. Kate thanks him. Piper chats to Karyn's lawyer and learns that she can be let out on bail. A relived Piper is excited but Karl shows up and tells him to back off, and the good news. Karl tells Sam at the RR while Piper tells Des. Andrea and Karl bicker at the RR and Sam tells Karl he has been stupid. 
Piper and Tracey talk about getting the money for Karyn. Andrea tells Piper she is happy for her. Tracey feels that Piper is uncomfortable around Andrea and insist on going to the Bistro. Andrea thanks Liz for the shifts but realises she will have to see Piper and Karl often. Piper tells Sam the good news about Karyn after Karl leaves. Tracey tells Andrea to stay away from Piper in the ladies room. Eileen asks Piper is she is okay. Eileen and Nick, at the cafe, talk about Piper and her split. Eileen, Jeff and Des chat about how Karyn's release could make things better for Piper. David opens up about Natasha to Kate as they reminisce over dinner. Kate reveals she needs to leave tomorrow after the funeral but David convinces her to stay a bit longer and she agrees. Natasha, at a posh art gallery gets a mystery message from Jim, instructing her to meet him somewhere to receive her money that Jim owes her.