18th June 2021

The Maxwell's have breakfast and Amy talks about Ian to Becca. Liz finds Claudia and they have a brief talk and she mention how she likes Paul. Liz finds Paul and apologises for knocking him back. Becca and Andrea chat about Paul and Liz tells them to be quiet. Becca encourages her to ask Paul out while Charlene complains to Liz about her stomach over Becca's drink. Greg is annoyed as Liz is in charge of the shifts again today, and fumes. Steve tells Liz that its okay. Liz complains to Andrea. Becca and Steve spend time with Amy at the chess park. Amanda vows to challenge Amy but Becca tells her to bug off and that she is barred from the RR. Becca complains to Steve about Amanda. Natasha and Clare have a girly drink at Jane's and talk about Barry.
Laura and Sam chat at the RR over how they can move forward, and chat with Liz too. Liz tells Laura to to make her bar too good, otherwise it will compete with the RR. Tracey learns that Ian didn't sleep properly and blames his paranoia. Ian fumes and makes a fuss leading to another row while Tracey lets Becca in and Becca doesn't want to pry, but wants to know what's going on. Tracey tells her in secret that Ian is struggling with Jim on the loose. Ian gazes in to the garden and Tracey tries to tell him that they should focus on normality and the kids. Bethany, their child, complains to Tracey. Laura and Sam walk home to get some exercise and Laura mentions their intimate moment and Sam tells her that its just their emotions over the tense situation. Laura feels something for Sam as he leaves and witnesses the police b the Jones household. Ian complains to the copper that they aren't doing anything about Jim, a killer! Tracey tells Ian to back off. The pair row and Laura tries to follow Tracey, who ignores her at the door. Ian refuses to let anyone in now. 
Charlene and David chat. Charlene and Marya talk about their upset stomach from Becca's drink and ask Natasha why she looks peeky, David sees Natasha, who hears David walk about Jim's escape to Charlene and asks to talk to Natasha and she slips. Marya tries to calm her down as she walks out and David follows her. Natasha tells him to leave her alone. Marya, Charlene and Carla chat while Jim tries to start a fire in the back of his hideout. Natasha shows up telling him that's a bad idea, and that she is done with their meet-ups and she can't go about her life.