3rd August 2021

Tracey tells Ian she aims to get her old job back while Matt continues to flirt with Lydia. It's not long before he sets his eyes on Marya. Lydia tells Matt about a chef role that's going at the diner. Tracey is shocked to find that Matt usurped the job she wanted. Tracey praises Matt for his efforts. Tracey warns Marya of Matt's flirtatious ways while Ian gets bored with Elsie's counselling sessions and encourages her to indulge in a bottle of vino. Tracey is dissapointed to find Ian otherwise engaged and has a go at him, and apologises to Elsie who still needs paying. Bill and Samantha enjoy their date. Tracey tells Ian about Matt's new job. Samantha and Bill head to the RR where Samantha asks Matt how his job search is going. Tracey finds that Ian has cleaned the whole living room and told Adam to do his homework, as he felt bad for his earlier antics.
Liz asks why Paul has to get one over on Stella and is mildly annoyed. Candace sees Marya and Matt together and blatantly flirts with him. Matt appreciates Candace's approach. Stella and Jack awkwardly listen to Paul's plans, also annoying Liz in the process. Paul offers Tracey a job at the shop, and Stella warns her to take nothing from Paul. Audrey tells Paul that Stella needs to think about her decision. A riled Stella is angry and tells Audrey she was never interested in her outrageous 'old lady plans' and storms out. Audrey enquires about owning a share herself, while Jack tells Stella about what Candace said about him upping his game and cooks Stella dinner to make up for his behaviours. Audrey and Jonny celebrate with Paul and Candace over being the new owners and Audrey explains her grand plans. Audrey invites Stella, who doesn't hide the fact that she hates the idea. Audrey and Jonny are elated, while Liz complains about Paul to Andrea. 
Audrey shares her news with Imelda, while Piper and Des prepare Karyn to leave the hospital. As Karyn comes home, Karl spots them all returning and tries to come in. Piper explains to Karyn that Karl no longer lives here. Karyn is shocked to learn the extent of Piper's break-up. Karyn gets a visit from David who apologises for siding with Natasha. Karyn tells him that she just wants to move on, and that Natasha isn't worth getting upset over. Piper tells Karl to get lost and he makes his way to the RR to get wrecked. He flirts with Charlene in front of Andrea, who tells Liz how sad Karl is. Also mentioning how Charlene was a better barmaid. Karyn bonds with Bobby and vows to see Laura. She thanks Laura for all her help with Bobby. Piper gets Bobby to sleep while Karyn tells Des that she intends to get Karl and Piper back together. Des tells Karyn about Andrea, while Karl trips half way down the stairs at the RR and is knocked out cold. Andrea is encouraged by Liz to seek a new man.