22nd June 2021

Natasha tells Clare she has a date with David at the bistro while Clare asks Elsie how Ricky is doing. Next day, Natasha and David enjoy their date while Barry checks on at Carla at work, who tells him she hasn't drunk in a while. Carla returns to her desk to a bottle of wine. Jane excuses Clare's behaviour when talking to Barry at lunch. Sam brings Bobby to see Karyn in prison.Sam mentions Natasha and David. Sam can see how Karyn isn't coping. Andrea takes Piper to see a new venue and Piper is in awe while Liz and Paul continue to flirt at the bar. Greg makes no effort to control the bar leading Charlene to get frustrated. Piper starts to get upset when she mention Karyn, and Andrea supports her. 
Charlene asks Karl why he didn't go with Piper and reveals that they fell out. Charlene tells Liz to cool off the flirting as its annoying Greg, who has gone into the office in a strop. Liz takes offence and tells her she has no authority, annoying Charlene. Laura learns of Sam's visit to see Karyn and tells Imelda. They both feel he should stay away if he wants to move on while Karl comes home to see an upset Piper. Fearing the worst, Karl asks Piper what Andrea said. Karl is relived when she reveals she's upset about Karyn. 
Sam returns from prison and bumps into Natasha and warns her not to mess with Sam. Natasha tells Sam to back off. Laura catches Tracey outside her house and has a chance to chat with her, although sensing her nerves. Laura sees Alan approaching and asks him whats happening with the case. Tracey abruptly goes back into the house. Laura heads home to support Bobby while Charlene tears into Greg for his careless attitude.. She threatens to leave the job. Liz cleans up the mess. Ian isn't happy when seeing Laura and Tracey chat, and has a go at her. Laura is praised for being so good with Bobby and Laura talks to Sam about the murder case.Liz complains to Greg about his attitude. Greg looks bored and tells her to lock up. Liz learns that Greg just wants Liz to suffer.