13th August 2021

Kate starts packing her bags the following morning, while David calls Karyn to tell her that she needs to tell Kate that he has gone to see Natasha again. Natasha is delighted to see David and they talk about their future. Natasha feels hopeful while Karyn finds Kate packing and insists that she stays to see David. Kate is annoyed and believes that David has had enough of her. She continues to pack, Karyn bumps into Karl on the way back and asks about Piper. Karl apologises, leaving Karyn confused, only to realise that he told Eve about her flirting with Tommy. Kate stops at the cafe and tells Jane she's off. When David makes his way back, he sees Karyn and Karyn tells him that Kate has probably left, until Kate steps outside the cafe. An angry Kate tells David that he made the wrong decision and that he is a coward. Kate leaves in a taxi. David stands by Natasha as Kate leaves. Karyn asks David if he is sure to be making that decision. Jane thanks David. David gets home and calls Natasha and they chat some more. 
Lydia complains to Liz about Matt while Elsie gives Ricky the silent treatment over him rowing with Matt. Claudia finds Terry at the park and insists that he makes an effort with job hunting for Tommy's sake. Liz warns Matt about his intentions as Matt pleads for another chance. Lydia rejects furiously. The tension between Elsie and Ricky thickens as Ricky mentions Elsie, who rushes off to see Lydia and tells her that he love tiffs are playing with Ricky's blood pressure. Lydia feels awful and even more so angry. Matt finds Candace in the RR back room and tells her about Lydia. Candace pretends not to care as he spills his emotions. Lydia walks in, and again, accuses him of being a player. Lydia storms off and tells John that he was right about getting close to Ricky. Claudia wants to know what that was about. Claudia and Liz chat about Lydia's choice of men. Ricky naps and Elsie sits at home pondering her relationship. She gets groceries from the corner shop and finds Clare who asks if she's okay, and tells her that she thinks something is going on between Lydia and Ricky. Matt tells Ian about his split with Lydia and Ian jokes around with him. Matt is happy that Ian is getting back to normality. Audrey chats with Stella about her plans with Paul, and continues to convince her that it's a good investment. John tells Elsie she has to be strong. 
As Stella and Audrey chat, Chris asks Paul about his business and Chris shares his business knowledge. Paul learns that Chris has just been very lazy in life, especially since his brother died. Liz chats to Paul after telling him that Chris is a dodgy one. Elle and Marya chat about the corner shop below as Audrey is now part owner. Marc and Jane chat about Natasha as things are starting to look better for her now. Audrey tells Liz that they have come up with a compromise regarding the shop, and Liz, Paul, Chris and Audrey all go to see the split-boutique and grocery shop. Liz tells Paul it needs some work. Marc talks to Elle about Natasha. Audrey tells Jonny about getting Marya kicked out, and tells him that Paul is onto it. She explains how they could move in, which in turn would help Paula and Derek. Marya and Elle chat as Audrey intermittently smiles at Marya.