12th October 2021

Marya complains to Marc the next morning over Elle's tantrum last night. Marc assures Marya that it's sorted out. Elle tells Eve about Marc's issue and Eve offers to help, but Elle rejects. Amanda inspects the shop and quizzes Candace in sales. Amanda teases Candace and tells her that she should stay in the shop instead of the bar with her fashion knowledge. Elle meets Marya in the cafe and they chat and Elle apolgises for her outburst last night. Marc calls Aaron to meet up with him, while Marya heads home and packs a bag realising she's imposing herself on Elle and Marc's problems. Marc meets Aaron and hands him over 5K claming that's all her owes, and the rest goes to the deadman- that being Harry. Aaron is disappointed but Marc makes it clear that he's serious about his final payment. Alvin gets a call from Aaron and they both share the dissapointment over Marc's 5K. Its clear that the pair are in cahoots. Elle bumps into Alvin, who learns that Marc has sorted it and there's no need to worry or get legal advice. Marc is shocked to find Marya has packed her bags and pleads her to stay. Elle is shocked and as she makes amneds with Marc, insists that Marya stays to help them with the rent. They all clear the air at Laura's bar where Marya gets Laura to get the drinks in. Elle stomachs the fact that Marc has given Aaron 5k, worried that he will now come after more. Marya tells them to not worry while Amanda and Paul chat at the RR. Liz overhears them discuss how Paul wanted Amanda to buy out Audrey's boutique. Liz is confused as he always needed a shareholder to keep the place afloat. Did Paul hope Stella would invest? Amanda and Claudia chat about Elle at the RR. Marc leaves the bar early to see Alvin claiming that he's sorted things out with Aaron. Alvin pretends that he didn't know and is left angry as he leaves - even more determined to rinse Marc. Tracey and David grab a drink at the RR. Tracey is obviously still bothered about Jim. Tracey gets another missed called from Jim as she uses the loo and Liz asks what the problem is. Tracey tells Liz its nothing, while Candace pops over the Stella's and learns that the adoption plans are still going ahead. Jack seems uneasy over his attempted kiss on Andrea the day before. Stella vows to stand by Jack and Candace isn't convinced while David leaves the RR, so Tracey calls Jim who pleads to see Adam. Matt meets Candace at the shop where he learns she's been highly appraised by Amanda. Candace tells Matt about an annoying Jack who still plans to adopt at his age. Tracey sits Ian down to tell him that she wants to take Adam to see Jim and Ian fumes. Ian is obviously angry that Tracey called Jim and learns that he had contacted her, not mentioning she had already visited him. Ian walks out in a huff and bumps into David at the cafe, where Ian complains about Tracey's plan. Laura can see Tracey is upset and asks for a drink later, but Tracey insists she must get back home as she was hoping Ian was around. Ian learns that Tracey saw Jim before and storms off home. Matt and Candace get frisky alone as they get home. Tracey comes downstairs and tells them to get a room. Matt is bothered by that comment. They watch as Ian rages at Tracey for seeing Jim before and not telling him. Tracey strorms out and drinks at Laura's bar and asks Marya where Laura is. Marya chats to Tracey. Ian arrives to apolgise and wanting to make things right. They both agree that they will never mention Jim again. Ian heads off and mentions how Candace is picking up Adam from school. Candace does so, accidently mentioning how he won't be seeing Jim anytime soon, making his upset. As Ian gets back, Adam shouts at him and rushes to his bedroom. Candace apologises to Ian and Matt for mentioning Jim to Adam, and Candace leaves. Tracey chats to Jane before leaving the bar and gets talking to David, who apologises for blabbing to Ian. Tracey agrees it was the right thing to do. Tracey gets back and learns of what Candace did to make Adam upset and tries to talk to Adam, who insists he must see his dad. Tracey is conflicted and tells him 'no' , as Ian watches over. David chats to Jane also leaving the bar with Barry. Carla watches on as Jane and Barry appear happy having made-up.

Bill and Chris go at it as Chris tries to protect Mike. Bill suggests that him and Samantha knew making Chris reel. Chris accuses Bill of being paranoid making Bill threaten to go the police. Chris leaves, while Carla pops round to Barry's asking for help with her struggle with alcohol. Jane chats to Clare, who is obviously bothered by what happened to Mike. Jane can see that Clare cares. Barry tells Carla that he can't keep being there for her making Carla angry, and Carla leaves and gets a large brandy with Charlene. Carla makes up an excuse to her angst. Jane realises she needs to see Bill while Barry vows to sort them out dinner. Chris drinks as Mike gets home later. Chris expresses his dissapointement and Mike makes it out like it was Chris' fault. Mike explains he's not a kid anymore and shouts at his dad. Bill has hopes to see Jane again and tries to lure her in, but gets rejected, Jane insists that it was all a mistake and this makes Bill fume, claiming that she's calling all the shots, and always has been. Jane wants to know what's happening with Mike and Bill tells her that he will tell her in bed. Jane is repulsed realsing it was a bad idea coming to see Bill. Bill stops her and gets her to end the affir once and for all, if she tells Barry the truth about their affair. Jane rejects the ultumantum and leaves. Mike also has a drink with Chris and starts mouthing off making Chis physically lash out at Mike, who storms out. Chris realises what he has done and looks for Mike outside and sits on the bench upset. Jane can see Chris is upset and asks what has happened. Chris insists that all he needs is a drink. Jane is concerned and asks about Mike.