5th August 2021

Andrea and Charlene wonder why Karl is taking long as they know that he's drunk. They are shocked to find him at the bottom of the stairs unconscious and call the ambulance. Andrea tells Liz that she will see to him. Piper lets in Karyn's lawyer and Karyn learns that Piper will attempt to sue the court over Karyn's condition. Karl wakes up to Andrea who explains that she found him at the bottom of the stairs. Andrea calls Eve and lets Piper know, who is shocked and rushes to the hospital. Andrea chats to Samantha and Piper arrives and sees Karl. Karyn, at the cafe, is shocked to learn that David will see Natasha in hospital. Karl thanks Andrea and apologises for his viscous ways and tells Piper about the hostel he's staying at. Piper insists that he stays and warns that Karyn wont be happy. Karyn berates Karl and Piper tells her to get off his back. Piper vows to nip out and bumps into Tracey at the RR and tells her about Karl. She thanks Andrea too. Lydia comes in for her shift and wants to know about the drama with Karl.
Elsie sees Ricky in hospital, learning that he is covering and coping well considering his blood pressure. Claudia learns from Eve that Terry hasn't pulled his finger out regarding his joblessness. Lydia tells John, with an attitude, that Elsie has gone to see Ricky in hospital so she doesn't have to. Lydia gets a call from Matt, while John and Claudia talk about Ricky.Lydia is annoyed of hearing about Elsie and Ricky. Lydia shows up at the Jones and flirts with Matt. They get close and sleep with each other. Elsie arrives to see Ian and Tracey and gets the session rolling with Ian. Claudia offers to listen to Stella's issues with her mother. Elsie fails to concentrate as Lydia and Matt comes down from upstairs and Lydia gleefully makes an exit, leaving Elsie slightly bemused. Tracey vows to stay for the session so Ian doesn't start slacking. Lydia tells Candace she has her eye on someone. 
Kate is annoyed to hear that David will see Natasha in prison and reminds him of what she's done. David doesn't listen. Karyn warns Karl to never speak to Andrea while he is under their roof. David sees Natasha and they talk. Natasha insists that he talks to Jim to get her money from Jim leaving Natasha repulsed. They row and a police warden tells them to be quiet. David tells Tracey about Natasha's demands, while Karyn asks Kate what she thinks of David seeing Natasha in prison. Jane listens to Natasha and fails to sympathise as she tells Jane what happened with David, now believing he will be done with her for good. David confides in Tracey and Karyn. Karyn tells Tracey she has an idea. David is forced to eat humble pie as he chats to Kate over dinner.