13th September 2021

Matt finds Tracey on the couch the following morning, as she waits to hear from Ian. Candace starts to prepare breakfast as the kids come down to eat, and Tracey and Matt talk about Ian's relapse. Tracey learns that Candace stayed, and that she heard someone come home. Tracey believes Ian came home and is left confused. Tracey has a coffee at the cafe and David comes in. Tracey tells him about Ian, and also asks Tommy who pops by, regarding Terry's beach walk and volunteering. Tracey learns that Tommy was unaware of Terry's hobby. As Tracey leaves, she receives a call from Elsie stating that Ian is with him having a counselling session and Tracey rushes to them tow, while Candace chats to Stella about Matt, and berates Stella for sticking by Jack. This turns into a row.Tracey supports Ian, who is chatting with Elsie at her house. Ian has to get home to the kids and Tracey asks Elsie if she has anything to worry about. Tracey learns that it will be a long journey for them both, and Tracey wants to learn more from Elsie. Matt takes the kids to the park, and Jeff compliments his relationship he has with Candace who complains about Stella. Candace is happy that people are appreciating her romance and tells Matt she really likes him. Tracey helps Elsie out with the kids, and learns that Elsie has a lot on her plate. Tracey bumps into David on the street, who reminds her that she needs to confirm her attendance to see Jim in prison. Tracey tells David she has to support Ian now and doesn't wish to see Jim. Tracey invites David over while Candace and Matt tells Ian about their day with the kids. Matt asks Ian if he's okay. David keeps receiving questions about Jim when talking to Adam, concerning Matt.Ian and Tracey vow to look out for each other. Tracey is appalled when Candace introduces Bethany to makeup. 
Terry comes back from the beach and finds Tommy also at the front door, who interrogates him about his 'volunteering'. Terry insists that its a good idea for exercise, and Tommy is in disbelief and confides in Eve at the RR. Claudia and John talk about going out later, and Claudia helps Elsie out around the house. Claudia, at the RR, is asked by Liz to join her for the night out, hat party at Laura's. Claudia reveal that she's too busy helping out Elsie and with work. Tommy and Eve worry about Terry's lack of job, and Tommy hides the bills that arrive in the post. They both approach Terry regarding his plan to ditch the volunteering for a real job. Terry isn't happy with being grilled and leaves in strop. He heads to the beach and Tommy starts to feel the pressure. Eve confides in Claudia. Claudia invites her out to Laura's bar, where she enjoys a drink with Amanda and John. Tommy later joins, after giving up waiting for Terry. Eve tells Tommy to focus on his job to pay the bills. Claudia appreciates the free drinks by Amanda and Eve scoffs at Amanda's generous attempts, seeing right through her. Bill makes dinner for Samantha and they get on fine. Barry ad Jane are still in holiday mode and snog on the street. Carla vows to see Jane for a catch up and also greets Barry. Its Charlene's birthday and Carla gifts her a work phone. Jane and Carla catch-up and learns she reckons that Barry was going to propose on holiday. Carla tells Jane it will happen one day. Bill pops out and bumps into Barry and learns he plans to reveal the wedding date to Jane. Bill wishes him luck as he is invited later for drinks at the RR. Bill's mood shifts. Carla and Charlene talk about getting sploshed for Charlene's birthday, and Charlene tells Carla to be careful with the drink. They hit the RR and Jane bumps into Jeff and they chat. Barry tells Jane to order cocktails and Jane gets excited. Bill's mood gets noticed by Samantha who tries to flirt, but Bill gets grouchy. Samantha backs off Carla asks what's up with Bill. Samantha tells Carla she reckons Bill isn't quite over the Bistro. Carla apologises, insisting it was probably her idea to get Bill back into the business world again. Jane and Barry chat to Laura. Bill apologises to Samantha who has to see to Stacey. Barry talks about their holiday and proposes to Jane again vowing to marry in December who says yes, again . Bill, Laura and Carla watch as Jane agrees. Carla is happy for Jane, while Bill leaves the RR.