18th October 2021

Paul tells Liz she has nothing to worry about with his business, and the pair get flirty behind the bar. Liz is unhappy that Paul expects her to give Candace more shifts behind the bar as she wont be working at the shop. Mike chats to Clare, who is happy to learn that he has stopped dealing. Clare supports him and offers to be there for him. Mike thanks her,and admits he is scared of going to prison. Bill shows up as Clare leaves and is livid to learn that Samantha is on her way back. Bill learns that the police are monitoring the area. Bill asks Mike why was he pressured to sell drugs for the money, and Mike reveals he wanted to fund his engineering course. Ofcourse, Mike knew that he wanted to own a share of the bistro. Paul tells Liz he needs to pay Matt a visit, while Chris invites Nick and Eileen over for poker. Chris mocks Eileen's skills and learns of her work at the charity shop. Paul warns Matt to stay away from Candace and Ian agrees, as they both shake hands. Ian is dissapointed in Matt as Paul leaves. Mike is asked by Jane if things are okay at home. Mike finds it odd. Paul arrives to play poker with the boys and they all tease Eileen. Bill storms in wanting to know why Chris went against his wishes to call Samantha. Chris tells Bill it was a mistake and Paul invites him to stay and chill out. Bill reluctantly does so.
Amanda takes Paul Junior home from the hospital and catches Aaron lingering around, and immediatley calls Marc to tell him about the man acting suspicious in the neighborhood. Amanda approaches the house and he has gone. Marya thanks Elle for being at the hospital with her and Marc gets a call from Amanda and tells Elle he needs to rush back. Elle and Marya discuss how it could be related to the blackmail. Elle tells Marya that she can't trust Marc as much as she used to. Elle bumps into Karyn in the coridoor as she has a scan due. Marya is let to go and they both wish Karyn luck.Marc inspects the house and opens up to Amanda about how Aaron wanted 50 K. Amanda and Marc share their moments of Harry, and Amanda offers to be there for the couple. Elle and Marya come home and Marya needs a nap. Amanda is working at the salon when Alvin arrives and asks about Elle and Marc and Amanda wants him to let it go. Aaron calls Alvin to meet him at the RR and Alvin tells Amanda it was no-one but he needs to pop to the RR soon. Amanda is curious. Charlene checks up on Marya and Paul Junior and tells Marc and Elle to look after her. Marya makes Marc tell Elle that the kidnap was most likley affiliated with Aaron and Elle is upset and vows to remorgage the house shocking Marya and Marc. Marya is upset having thought Marc had it all sorted. Alvin is livid that Aaron chose the RR to meet, where Aaron suggests robbing the Jackson's place. Alvin insists the he drops his ridiculous plans and leaves it all to him, as he is getting close to Elle and her family. Alvin reveals that Amanda saw him earlier and that Aaron is careless. Alvin storms out as Amanda enters the bar seeing Aaron. 
Karl can see Piper is stressed about Karyn and mentions the wedding plans exciting her. As they both talk about it, Piper recives a call from the hospital saying that Karyn is due a scan for Ovarian Cysts concerning Piper, just as Karyn comes home and Piper supports her. Karl pops out, while Andrea and Lydia chat about Matt and what happened with Candace. they both hope to get more shifts. Karyn tells Piper how she feels like she's suffered so much this year and its karma for killing Suzanna Gordon in 2012. Piper tells Karyn she has been spending too much time alone. Karyn vows to go back to the hospital as it feels like home now. Piper is shaken by Karyn's words, and confides in Sam over what she said at work. Sam agrees that Karyn has had a rough few years and offers to look after Bobby. Andrea enthuses over her new wedding client, only to find out it was a faker prank caller who sends a bunch of innapropriate messages. Andrea feels stressed again and chats to Liz about more shifts, and Liz agrees. Karyn goes back to the hospital where she finds out she has her scan and learns she has ovarian cysts that need to be removed. Karyn fears, while Karl chats to Jonny and Derek at the corner shop. Karl later goes to the RR where lears of Andrea's fake client and supports her. Liz clocks awkardness between Jack and Andrea as Andrea serves Jack. Piper turns up to see Karyn and learns about Karyn's upcoming surgery. The doctor assures them both that its a simple procedure. Karl arrives to support Karyn.