2nd August 2021

Its an awkward morning or Laura and Sam who enjoy breakfast with Imelda. David sees Natasha and is unable to get over her alliance with Jim. Natasha loses hope and cries after David leaves while Sam tells Imelda that he is going to see Karyn with Bobby, and picks Bobby from Piper's. Laura contemplates not getting back with Sam, now that Karyn is getting out of prison. David and Sam exchange bitter words over Natasha as Sam learns that he went to see her. Imelda stops the pair getting into a fight while Laura confides in Tracey at the cafe. Imelda tells Laura about Sam vs David. David walks in and Laura cant help but tell him that its Natasha's fault everything happened. A angry Laura heads home. Imelda tells Des about Karyn in hospital. Des tells Imelda that she needs a new focus in the shape of a new man. Sam flirts with Laura, but Laura recoils, vowing the stop the romance for the sake of the family. Laura cleans up, and Imelda learns of Sam and Laura's disagreement and tells Laura that Sam needs her right now. Stella attempts to let Jack forget about the murder, but Jack insists that he has to visit Harry's grave once a week. Stella looks defeated and Candace notices, and Stella admits to her that its going to be a long tedious process. Stella fears while Liz thanks Paul again for helping Steve and Becca. Audrey and Jonny chat at the art gallery about how the owner could chnage Stella's life for the better and she can concentrate on the boutique instead of Jack. Jonny thinks she's being harsh and Audrey heads over for lunch at Stella's. Jack, on his way back from the graveyard, bumps into DC Nash who apologises for the investigation and that he can help in whatever way possible. When Paul shows up, be bring up how awful they have been, and Jack tells him to back off. Audrey hypes meeting the owner and chats to the real estate guy over the phone to meet the owner now. The excited McQueens head to the corner shop, and an intrigued Jack follows. Paul shows up as the owner and Audrey thinks he's joking. Audrey remains excited because she like Paul, however Stella flips and accuses Audrey of setting her up. Jack also accuses him of doing the same thing while Stella sits in the cafe. Audrey approaches her claiming she had no idea that Paul owned the shop. Stella accuses Audrey of being selfish and they row again. Candace tells Jack that he needs to up his game to keep Stella happy. Jack finally makes an effort by supporting Stella over the owner revelation. Jonny suggests to Audrey that maybe she should invest and be partners with Paul instead of Stella. Stella tells Jack how Audrey has only ever looked after herself and money. The couple reconcile while Candace tells Liz and Lydia of Paul's news. Candace is in awe of her dad. Liz appears concerned,

Elsie and Ian talk as his counselling ensues. Tracey tells Laura that Sam is best for her and will support her new business. Tracey tells Laura that she's jealous that she has a career ahead of her while Matt flirts with Samantha to ask for a job at the medical centre. Matt embarrasses himself and in envious to see Bill and Samantha kiss. Matt leaves and chats with Lydia, and learns she was at the centre to see Ricky. Matt tells Lydia of what Elsie told him about flirting with her. Ian and Adam prepare food, while Tracey bumps into Becca and congratulates her on her move and asks how Amy is loving it. Matt tries it on with Laura and Laura and Lydia chat about Matt's ego. Tracey airs her opinion on getting back into work, especially as a chef. Ian insists that she goes for it. Samantha and Bill agree to have a date night.