26th October 2021

Jane and Barry do their shopping in the corner shop as they discuss what to have to eat later, while Samantha tells Bill what happened with Chris last night as she tried to get his money back. Samantha is appalled as Bill doesn't seem to care so much leading to a row. Samantha feels offended when Bill suggests she's making it her problem and she storms out as Bill looks at his missed calls from Jane the day before and tries to call her. Barry leaves Jane to it as she agrees to meet Bill in the cafe to talk, while Liz remains in a mood with Paul over Chris. Liz demands to know if they have a business together and learns that Chris and Paul are shareholders of the Bistro by the end of the month. Liz is startled, and Paul assures her that that's all there is to know about his business antics. Liz is rest assured and tells Paul that Lydia is thinking of leaving her job role, and that Andrea will be happy with the news. Chris and Nick chat in the cafe as Chris reveals he eventually plans to give back Bill's money, but wants to make Bill grovel first. Nick is again disappointed. Jane enters the cafe and Chris apologises for his short replies from the day before. Bill notices them talking and asks Jane is everything is okay. Nick watches on as Chris and Bill lock horns as Chris makes a dig about him cheating with Samantha when he was with Jane. Bill mentions how he tried to kiss Samantha last night leaving Chris to mock Bill about his money, and Bill goes in for a punch. Chris attacks Bill as the pair come to blows in the cafe. Jane watches in horror and pulls back Chris and telling him to leave. Chris does so, confidently, while Jane has a go at Bill for starting another fight. Paul, at the RR, tells Lydia to stay on as Candace will eventually get over her grievance. Lydia is given food for thought. Bill tells Jane to leave him alone as he leaves the cafe. Jane is worried for Bill and gets a drink at the RR, complaining to Liz about Bill and Chris. Nick tells Samantha about the fight outside the salon. Chris questions Mike about where he has been leaving to more awkwardness. Samantha arrives and asks how Mike is, before having a go at Chris for starting fight with Bill and threatens to tell Bill about the venture if he doesn't give back the money. Chris agrees to give the money and makes out like she will have a lot to deal with if Bill knew that she knew about his investment, and can see that Bill is giving her a hard time and lets her know that there's always another option, him. Samantha leaves with a sour taste in her mouth. Jane tells Barry about Chris and Bill's night and Paul overhears. Samantha gets a drink and overhears Paul asking Jane about the fight. Jane leaves with Barry and Samantha tells Paul he is responsible for all of this aggro. Samantha also learns that the fight was over Jane, reminding her what Chris said about Bill not being as committed to the marriage as she is. Paul tells her that it's obvious there is more to it than the poker money. Samantha downs her drinks as she ponders,
Karyn and Piper chat at the local bar, while Andrea chats to Karl in the shop. Karyn suggests a new venue - one that they've just seen and Piper agrees to call Andrea to confirm. Andrea is summoned to the bar and Karl wishes her luck. Andrea teases him about his difficult sister-in-law. Karyn and Piper talk about the new venue and Andrea expresses her concern with booking and availability leading Karyn to ask Piper to get the drinks. Karyn reminds Andrea what she got up to Karl at this bar not too long ago, making her squirm. Andrea agrees to make the changes and vows to get sorting it out, pronto. Karyn applauds her attitude and excites Piper. Andrea complains about Karyn to Liz at home, and expresses how that the venue change will be very costly. Liz tells Andrea that she isn't sure knows all of Paul's motives. Karyn and Piper talk more about the wedding and how Andrea is doing a marvellous job. While Piper gets the groceries, Karyn chat to Sam. Piper comes out and Sam reminds her that she has a shift at 3pm. Karyn cancels the old wedding flower suppliers and cake, knowing full well that Andrea would have to re-order Piper's new options.
Karl and Sam chat at Laura's bar, where Sam praises him for keeping the same wedding planner after everything that happened. Andrea gets another call from Piper and meets her at their house. Piper and Karyn talk about the big changes to the wedding as Piper apologises for being so last minute. Andrea has no option but to make those changes and as she leaves, Karyn reminds her that she ought to do it for a lower price. Andrea is taken aback and mentions how the new changes will be more costly. Karyn tells her that it's not her problem. Piper asks Karyn if there was a problem as Andrea leaves. Karyn tells her that she has sorted everything. Liz, at the RR, reminds Andrea that the utilities payment is due soon. Andrea makes a nervous call to the bank asking for a loan. Andrea is upset to hear that Lydia has thought about staying on as the barmaid. Piper and Karl chat about the new venue and the bar they just went to. Karl thinks it's odd that they chose to go there of all places. Sam wishes them luck given the late booking. Piper tells Karl that Karyn seems to be doing most of the work.
Lydia chats to Ricky at the RR as he plans to pick up his medication from the medical centre. Ricky is glad that Lydia isn't leaving her role as barmaid, while Elsie struggled to focus with the babies making noise. Elsie feeds baby Neil, who vomits all over Elsie's coursework leaving her frustrated. Eve more so when baby Faye does so also. Elsie frantically tried to call Ricky as she cleans up and panics. Claudia ask Piper for drinks at Laura's bar, where she chats with John about getting a larger place. Ricky picks up his medication and chats to Samantha too, while Clare finds Elsie to have trapped herself outside the house. Clare persuades her to come to the cafe as she feels nauseous. Clare tells Elsie to calm down and Ricky enters grabbing a coffee, who questions who is at home with the babies. Elsie rushes back leaving Clare to vent on Ricky about looking after Elsie. John and Claudia get home to find the babies alone and Elsie rushes back leaving John fuming. Claudia and Ricky tell him to calm down as Elsie explains she lost all of her course work because of the babies. Elsie confides in Ricky how they need a larger place pronto. Elsie is unimpressed with Ricky's urgency and Elsie vows to find a place. Claudia is meeting Liz at the park for a walk, and finds Terry there who seems to be doing well. Claudia complains to Liz about the house. Claudia starts to ponder where Terry will love after the eviction. John apologises to Elsie at the RR and Elsie questions where Ricky was earlier when she needed him, unaware that he was enjoying a drink with Lydia. Elsie pops out to get some air after feeling faint again.