19th July 2021

Becca, Steve and Liz talk about Charlene. Lydia joins them thrilled about her new job. Becca thinks Lydia is wasted behind the bar and needs a proper career. Liz insists that Lydia stays while Carla walks past the RR and finds Liz mopping; suggesting she cant get the right staff. Charlene makes herself comfy in her new work space, as Carla's PA. Charlene and Carla pop out and she bumps into Terry. Lydia and Candace chat at the cafe and Candace apologises for her mood the day before. Liz tells Paul about Greg, Charlene and Lydia and tells him that Candace didn't look too happy. Liz teases Paul to take her out, but Paul reminds her of what she said about them going on too many dates. Becca tells Tracey about Lydia's new job while Becca and Steve are excited for their future at the RR. Charlene and Carla are welcomed at the RR by Liz.
Karl picks up Piper from prison, as Piper expresses her anger over the situation with Andrea. Piper wants to go for a drink and they stop by the same bar that Karl kissed Andrea at. The barmaid recognises Karl and asks if he wants his usual. Piper is shocked as Karl admits they stopped here for drinks. Piper eventually forgives Karl, while Andrea tells Liz how she cant rely on Piper and Karl as clients. Andrea also chats to Lydia. The conversation between Karl and Piper goes sour as Karl feels he is under pressure by Piper over his night out with Andrea. Karl vows to meet Andrea while Tracey and Ian chat to the counsellor about Ian's paranoia, and Ian plays down his symptoms. Karl tells Andrea that Piper is onto them, and Andrea continues to blame him, wishing she stayed away from him. Tracey tells Ian she is happy that he is taking it serious, knowing that she will have to try harder to get Ian to be more truthful while Tracey bumps into David and asks if he has heard from either Natasha or Jim. Piper is frustrated as she looks at the wedding stuff on the coffee table and calls Andrea to arrange another shop. Karl is shocked as Piper and Andrea chat about the wedding. Piper breaks the awkwardness by revealing she knows about how they got drunk. Piper bumps into Tracey who asks about the wedding plans while Karl and Piper talk to Des about Karyn, hoping she will be out before the wedding. Alan asks Tracey if she has heard from Jim.
Ricky feels super tired concerning John, and Claudia insists they go out for lunch as its a weekend. Claudia learns that Liz was struggling with Greg going because of their history while Claudia asks Paula is she is okay living with Amanda still. Ricky prepares to get to his appointment later while Claudia pops by Eve's to tell her that Terry probably wont want a party. Eve tells her that she has no choice because of Tommy. An ecstatic Eve bumps into Eve at the cafe to tell her that she has a new counselling job. John learns that Terry's party will go ahead. Ricky collapses at the door and Chris later finds him and calls John. Claudia tells Elsie as they rush home. Ricky is taken to hospital and Elsie grabs his clothes and ends up telling Lydia about Ricky who insists on coming. John tells Ricky he is stupid for ignoring signs. Ricky tells him that he made an appointment and Claudia tells him not to be too hard on Ricky. John asks Claudia to sit outside and Claudia sees Lydia. Elsie supports Ricky, also unveiling her new job. John tells Lydia that she should leave.