28th January 2022

Sam chats to Imelda that morning about extending the house now that Alicia is staying put. Sam mentions that Laura got back late. On his way to work, Sam bumps into Rick, who's on a break from working the night shift at a warehouse. Rick complains about the hours that he has to work. Sam apologises to Rick, as he can't go behind Laura's back again. He insists that he make amends with Lucy back in Newport. Laura gets off the phone to the mortgage advisor, as Sam comes in with coffees from the café. Sam tells her that Piper will be in late today. Paula finds Rick rooting through Jack's unwanted clothes, and complains about how old fashioned they are. Paula is also quite annoyed that Eileen accepted such worn and torn clothes. Rick sits down and amuses Paula with his stories of being in the army in his early years. Paula is vaguely amused, and Rick asks her out. Paula tells him that she has a fiancé. Rick asks Paula if she knows Sam, and tells him that they are friends and used to go to school together. Laura tells Sam she ordered a new expensive kettle as the charity shop did not have any in store. Sam is shocked at how expensive it is, and Laura insists they will get their money's worth. Sam reckons they should sleep in the office given the lack of space at home, prompting Laura needing to leaving urgently. Laura tells him that she has a meeting with the bank about a loan and assures him that everything is okay. Rick pops in and praises Paula. Sam reckons they have been gossiping about him, and laugh about his failed attempt to ask Paula out. Sam gives him a drink on the house, and tells him to go home to sleep for his next late shift. Rick reckons that he's right, and thanks him and heads off home. 
That morning, Cilla introduces Karyn to her fitness coach Stefan Whiteman. Karyn compliments him on his looks. Cilla is left embarrassed. She takes a moment to get her bag, and makes sure her pills are in there. Cilla vows to get started, but Nikki catches her attention from outside and Karyn rushes out to confront her on patient confidentiality. Nikki apologises, but reveals she did what she did because she is concerned. Karyn reveals that muscle training has been helping. Nikki stops her, and hopes to talk it with her later at the appointment. Nikki reveals that Piper booked an appointment on her behalf. Karyn is reeling. Karl and Piper worry about Karyn learning of her new appointment. Karl flirts with Piper to take her mind of it, and the pair get frisky, until they hear Bobby crying. Piper sees to him, and Karl isn't happy that the moment has been ruined. Karyn remains relentless at the gym. Cilla and Stefan get to know each other. Cilla pops by Karyn and tells her to take it easy. Karyn snaps, and then apologises to Cilla. Karyn drinks some water with some more pills. Stefan finalises Cilla's session, and she thanks him. Cilla can see Karyn training really hard, and opts to stay a while longer at the gym. Stefan catches Cilla in the reception, and anticipates why she was waiting. Stefan asks to go out for drinks later, and Cilla excitedly agrees. while Karyn has a horrible cramp and shrieks in pain, alarming Cilla. Karyn passes out. Stefan pours water on Karyn, and then checks her pulse. Cilla calls Piper, who's at work. Sam is alarmed by the news and Piper heads off to the medical centre. Karl and David play darts at the RR, and David humours Karl's complaining of Karyn.
Later Piper calls in at the medical centre. Nikki leads Piper to a sedated Karyn. Nikki assures Piper that Karyn will be fine, as she is on a drip. Cilla, who is waiting outside with Tracey tell Piper that Karyn was over-exerting herself and was angry after talking to Nikki. Piper reflects, and tells Tracey she feels bad for going behind Karyn's back with the appointment, knowing that that's probably what made her angry. Piper pleads Tracey to tell Karl, but Tracey refrains given their animosity. Piper is confused as to why Tracey and Karl are not friends. Tracey lies, and agrees to go see Karl. Piper sits by Karyn bed, annoyed that she is here again. Tracey ruins David and Karl's fun with the new of Karyn in hospital. Tracey suggests Karl go see her. Karl is on his way. Tracey is annoyed by that David likes Karl, and a tipsy David questions what is it to do with her. Tracey leaves abruptly, and David insists she stays for drink. Tracey isn't in the mood. Piper waits outside upset and confused on the phone to her mum. Karl comforts her. They sit for while, and Piper wants to know why he has fallen out with Tracey Jones. Karl pretends to not hear Piper, and asks her for change for coffee. Piper hands over some money, and Karl gets a coffee. Piper knows that something suspicious is going on.