2nd November 2021

Stella expresses her annoyance over Jack almost kidnapping Bobby Atkins, and are glad Karyn didn't find out, else she would go AWOL. Liz and Michael chat in the RR. Liz chats to Derek about Terry's depression. Micheal asks Liz how she feels about Paul's investment, and Liz remains calm about it. Micheal tells her that Paul is a business tycoon and needs reigning in at times, and Liz agrees. Laura stops by Jack and Stella, and Jack apologises again. Laura encourages him to babysit again, but he thinks it's a bad idea. Jack heads off, while Stella gets a call from the adoption advisor about meeting up to talk about their application. As Micheal and Liz chat, Jack asks to talk to Liz. Jack tells Liz about what happened with Bobby and has time to reflect on everything that's gone on. He realises that he is grieving and Liz agrees. Liz is happy to learn that he doesn't fancy Andrea. They hug it out, and chat about a possible memorial. Paul and Micheal chat at the bar, as Paul can see he has let down Liz lately and happy that she has stood by him so far. Micheal tells him to count his blessings. Paul tells Liz to join him later at the shop. There is a slight tension between the couple. Liz tells Claudia about it. Stella and Dorothy chat about the adoption process. Jack bursts in and rudely suggests it's not going to happen, and that he needs to talk to Stella. Stella apologises as Dorothy leaves. A humiliated Stella learns that Jack is only wanting to adopt because he is attached to his dead kids and Stella understands. Jack can see the light. Stella vows to take the kids stuff to the charity shop and tells Jack to call up the adoption centre. Jack breaks down in tears by the epiphany. Liz is about to leave the charity shop and Stella walk in and learns that the adoption isn't going ahead. Liz asks Stella if Paul still has feeling for her as Paul wanted to talk later. Stella insists that Paul is just Paul, and Stella is just focused on Jack. Liz is relieved, and goes to see Paul. Paul apologises for his behaviour of late, and vows to be more open. Liz agrees that there are no secrets between them and the pair kiss and are back on track.
Andrea explains the wedding changes as she tries to save money on the costs. Karyn walks in on them at the cafe and vows to pay for the extra expenses, encouraging Andrea to go all out. Karyn condescends Andrea for her job making her fume inside. Piper is gleeful with the excitement of the wedding. Amanda organises paperwork at the salon as Elle arrives and wants to know more about her role as manager. Amanda explains she plans to have a grand opening. Amanda tells Elle that Aaron has been caught, and Elle feels more hopeful for Marc. Amanda asks her to join her later at Laura's bar, but she has wedding shopping to do for her upcoming blessing. Karyn and Liz chat as Piper and Andrea go over the plans. Karyn learns that Andrea is doing everything she can to make the wedding a success. After Karyn leaves, Piper asks Andrea if she is sure about the huge discount, and Andrea regretfully agrees. Piper encourages her to join her and Karl for drinks while Amanda tells Dan about her and Alvin. Dan wishes her luck, and Amanda thinks that he is jealous. They joke about the fact that she works in the corner-shop they are in. Karyn continues to make remarks as Karl and Andre chat at Laura's bar. Amanda walks in, and Karyn buys her a drink as she feels responsible for what happened to Harry. Amanda mocks her efforts, and mentions Laura who orders her to leave. Karyn feels a bit bad and walks into the courtyard, followed by Andrea who tells her that that's how humiliating she feels about the Karl debacle. Karyn tells her to stop complaining or else she will blab. Karyn mention how she can ruin her reputation too. Karyn heads home and Piper can see that she is upset. Andrea makes a move too. Piper finds Karyn upset over her wine and learns that she feels awful for what Jim did. Piper emphasises how Jim was evil but she isn't. Karl, having noticed how stressed Andrea is, bring her her favourite drink, and tells her that alcohol wont fix things. Andrea tells Karl she deeply regrets what happened between them. Alvin and Amanda get frisky at the bar.
Clare drops by Elsie's, who is buried in coursework and learns she hasn't had time to think about her pregnancy. Elsie tells her to leave as she has stuff to do, while Carla jokingly flirts with Barry, only to apologise for coming on to him last night. Clare tells Samantha, at the medical centre, to make Bill see sense about their marriage. Clare expresses her sadness and wants to know why Bill has changed his mind about giving their marriage another go. Ryan is pestered by the drug client, who needs more drugs. Ryan tells him to come back later. Charlene, at work, can see that Carla is in a rut and is annoyed of her attitude. She heads to the RR. Clare chats to Liz about her parents split and Liz mentions Jane's stay at the RR, only to learn that it was a lie. Clare tries to figure out why Jane would lie about that. Clare is chatted by to by Dan, and they finally agree to arrange a date. Charlene complains about Carla to Liz, while Barry and Jane talk about the wedding speech at home. Clare learns Barry has gone to bed and wants to know why she lied about staying at the RR while Samantha was away. Clare accuses her of sleeping with Bill and she confesses, admitting that it's finally over. Clare isn't fooled and has a go at her for ruining his marriage, Ryan's client scares him as he comes home. Ryan feels threatened just as Charlene come home and questions who the man is. Ryan tells Charlene to leave it, as the client leaves. Charlene tells Ryan he needs to explain himself. Carla drinks her wine, upset about Barry as Jane knocks at the door, and shares with her that Clare knows about the affair now. Jane tells Carla that it's heading out of control and that she just wants to marry Barry.