9th September 2021

Tracey prepares the kids food, while Ian lectures Matt on his romance with Candace. Tracey tells Ian to be easy on Matt. Tracey heads to the corner shop and bumps into Candace who apologises for her behaviour the other day and Tracey forgives her and tells her that Ian is lecturing Matt and they both laugh. Stella walks in and wants to know what Candace has to be sorry about, and Tracey tells her its all okay now. Ian and Tracey chat about the new couple and David comments on Tracey's job hunting. Ian is shocked to learn that she's still looking for chef's job and when David leaves, Ian is upset that Tracey didn't tell him. David had arranged to see Adam later. Candace is in trouble with Liz as she strolls in late for work. Liz annoys her. Ian visits Steve and Amy and they get chatting. Ian invites Steve to the RR for a pint, while Tracey and David chat about Jim, and she learns that David received a visiting order, and that David feels like he can't face Jim after everything that has happened. Adam is misbehaving at school and Tracey tells him off, and complains about Adam's behaviour. David talks to Adam. Matt helps Candace behind the bar. Tracey and David join Steve and Ian later at the RR, and Tracey tells Ian about Adam's behaviour. Becca tells them that kids will be kids, and Liz chats to Tracey. Andrea's client wants a partial refund over the job she did as the client was too fussy and asks Liz for more shifts, Liz unfortunately has to give up Andrea's shifts now that she has Lydia and Candace. Andrea acts as if its okay, and when Clare asks her how her business is going, she bites back. Andrea asks Audrey if she can hang leaflets and posters in the shop. Steve asks Amy how she would feel about having another brother. Amy gets excited while Becca learns of Lydia's plight with Elsie and tells her to stay away from them as she may get drawn back to Ricky. Andrea pops by Laura's bar and asks Amanda if she can put up her flyers. Amanda wants money and Andrea gives it, accusing her of driving a hard bargain. Becca and Steve arrange a date for later. Liz and Andrea chat about work, and Liz insists she can't help. Steve and Amy arrive and talk about the wedding market at the moment, while Andrea continues to make desperate calls. Becca and Steve go on their date, and Amy mentions her new brother confusing Becca, when Steve and Becca start talking about trying for their own baby. They both agree. They reveal the news to Liz and Paul, who were chatting about Candace's work ethic, and Andrea's job urgency. 
Laura learns of the new flyers by Amanda as they both remain civil at work. Sam is annoyed to discover a delivery at their house which was supposed to go to the bar. Imelda asks whats wrong, as Sam gets on the phone to complain to the supplier and learns that Alvin made a mistake. Piper insists that Alvin doesn't even work there. Sam agrees and tells Piper to come later for her trial. Sam comes into work and lays into Alvin who is enjoying a cocktail in the back office. Laura tells him to call down, but Sam gets aggressive and Laura manages to stop the boys from fighting. Amanda is impressed, while Alvin gets another drink from the bar. Laura tells Amanda she's serious about the bar and won't let anything wrong occur, affirming her fight. Amanda grabs another drink and vows to meet Alvin later. Amanda wishes Piper luck, shocking her as Piper endures her barmaid trial, instructed by Laura. Claudia and John asks Amanda how the salon is looking and Amanda is confident in her response, making a dig at John too. Claudia tells him to get used to it. Laura is impressed by Piper and Piper heads to the toilets while Sam tells Laura he is proud of her, and asks about the flyers. Amanda tells Alvin that it's his lucky night and she kisses him. Laura and Sam worry as Piper is taking ages in the toilets and Laura finds her crying tears over Karyn's diagnosis and how Karyn has given up over the failed surgeries. Laura hugs her. Amanda takes Alvin to bed as he reveals he booked a room.