27th August 2021

Samantha strolls in the next morning having stayed at Mike and Chris' ,leaving Bill fuming as he receives the silent treatment. Samantha tells him that she stayed at a hotel to avoid him, and Samantha heads out to meet Eileen for coffee where Samantha tells her she made a mistake in staying at Chris'. Did she sleep with him. Clare learns of the situation from Clare who later bumps into Samantha at the cafe and confronts her on staying away knowing that she stayed at Chris' because Mike told her. Eileen bumps into Chris telling him that she is proud that he didn't pounce on Samantha. Eileen chats at Nik at the RR about the couple, and Eileen tells Clare about Chris letting Samantha stay and how they can trust him. Clare isn't so sure while Eileen asks Piper when she has her date with Karl. Bill has the Bistro owner around and they chat about the business for sale. Samantha walks in, clearly annoyed again by Bill's plans and Samantha insists that they support Mike for uni with the funds. Clare and Lydia chat at the RR and Clare suggests making dinner for the family. Clare endures an awkward dinner as Samantha revealed she stayed at Chris's. Clare is frustrated with Samantha's dishonesty and Samantha doesn't seem bothered as Bill rips into her. 
Amanda and Alvin talk about the grand opening of Laura's bar at the corner shop while Imelda tells Laura and Sam about Sandra and Amanda's debacle, having learned that from DC Nash. Laura and Sam plan to meet the lawyer later, while Amanda and Alvin talk about their future in business and Amanda flirts. Laura rushes into the bar and looks for any dirt of Alvin. Amanda finds her and insists that Laura will kick them both out soon. Amanda reveals that they open today making Laura mad. As it turns into another row, Amanda hears Elle come in to wish her luck and Amanda chats to Elle on how Laura is making it hard for her to concentrate. As people arrive. Alvin gets tipsy and flirts with Marya leaving Amanda to step in. Sam shows up and Amanda thanks him. Sam doesn't care and chats to Piper about Karl. Piper offers to help around while everyone enjoys the new bar ad drinks. Tracey looks for Laura and finds her in the back, upset, waiting to meet her lawyer. Tracey tells her that Amanda will have something dodgy to hide. The bar gets busy and Amanda thanks Derek for coming, but he doesn't care either and just wants the free drinks. As the bar gets crowded, Amanda tries to get Laura's help, but she isn't there. Alvin doesn't seem bothered either as the bar gets packed. Laura and Karyn's lawyer chat away, but Laura fumes as he charges more for the extra time she has had. Laura thinks he is just after the money and Laura tells him to leave. Laura tells Sam that the lawyer was useless. Elle and Marc chat about Marya staying over because of the dodgy electrics. Sam heads back and thanks Piper for the help in hand, while Amanda and Alvin celebrate the success of the night. Sam tells Amanda he will hire Piper and Amanda scoffs. Sam meets Piper at the RR to discus her role, and Laura doesn't seem enthusiastic about it all. 
Alvin tries it on again with Amanda and she pushes him away reeling that he was useless in handling the situation inside the bar. Liz asks Amanda how the night went, and Amanda shows more attitude. Stella and Jack spend an intimate time in bed and Stella asks if he's having troubles with grief. Jack insists that he needs to go to the RR to thank Liz, and Stella is curious but okay with it. Candace and Matt chat and kiss, and Stella asks Candace about Jack thanking Liz and Candace tells her that that is what she was trying to tell her last night about them two. Liz and Jack chat and Jack thanks Liz for her support yesterday and Candace walks in. Liz asks Laura how the big opening went and feels bad for dealing with Amanda. Candace asks if anything is going on between Liz and Jack and Jack angrily rejects. Candace and Lydia chat about going to the opening of Laura's bar and chat about Laura being at the RR instead. Stella finds Jack searching furiously online and asks him about Liz. Jack reveals he was missing Katie. Jack insists that they adopt or have IVF. A shocked Stella realises Jack isn't okay and agrees to make him happy while Candace and Becca chat behind the bar. Liz asks Paul if he intends to see Chris as Paul insists they agree to a double date with Chris. Liz isn't sure, while Stella tells a bewildered Candace about Jack's proposal to adopt. Stella doesn't know what to do and finds Tracey to asks her about Ian's counselling. Jack walks in and overhears Stella asking Tracey questions, and annoyed that she lied to him.