25th October 2021

Tracey wakes up the next morning and Ian notices she slept much better as Tracey lies and claims she has a cooking class that morning. Ian vows to come with her but Tracey says he will need to book a ticket, but he can come next time. Ian takes Amy out to the cafe as he has a day off, and they get on while Tracey sees Jim in prison again. Lydia enjoys her shift with the Maxwell's until Candace makes it all awkward for them all. Lydia says hi to Ricky who comes in and asks how she is, while Candace learns from Becca that she is making everyone uncomfortable with her foul mood. Matt comes into the RR, and Liz makes a sly comment about how he is here again trying to charm Candace. Candace charms Ricky annoying Lydia while Tracey can see that Jim is obviously not feeling too great mentally and he continues to praise her, claiming that she has given him hope. Jim admits that he was been feeling suicidal until he saw Adam. Tracey insists that Jim gets better before he can see Adam again, annoying Jim, who thinks Tracey is too controlling. Tracey tells Jim he has no say, and as she leaves, Jim ensures they will be in touch soon. Lydia and Candace clash when Lydia makes a comment about Ricky. Lydia tells Steve she thinks she should quit her role for now, but Steve tells her not to let Candace control her. Matt annoys Candace with his presence, and she flirts with Mike to annoy him. Matt walks out. Lydia and Becca worry for her, and when Candace takes a swig of wine, Lydia warns her not to beat herself up over Matt. Tracey ponders her visit to prison, and bumps into Elsie who can see she's miles away. Tracey heads to the RR, and so does Ian, who chats to Steve about Amy. Tracey tells Candace she feels bad for her, which grates on Candace who has a tantrum and heads to the backroom.Tracey and Ian chat, and Tracey talks about her 'cooking class'. Ian tells Tracey that David is working on moving back into his house. Tracey gets another call from Jim and takes the call outside. Jim claims he needs a new phone and would like to talk to Adam, but Tracey declines and orders him not to call her, as it could get them both into trouble.

Karyn scoffs as Piper and Andrea discuss their wedding ideas, as Karyn knows that Piper wanted something different not too long ago. Andrea finishes up, prompting Piper to tell Karyn off about mocking Andrea. Karl notices Andrea had left her phone and tells Piper that he will drop it off. Eve complains to Paula about keeping Max under control. Eve realises that the living arrangement might not work long term. Andrea finds Candace sulking in the backroom of the RR and tells her that there are plenty of better men out there. Candace admits she feels betrayed by Lydia more. Andrea asks her if she has seen her phone, while Karyn bumps into Sam on her way out from the shop, and praises him for his bar. Karl pleases Andrea at the RR with her phone. They chat, and Karyn walks in and finds them laughing. Liz is excited for their wedding, and learns it will be around Christmas time. Piper and Karyn chat at home about the wedding, prompting her to splurge on a new wedding dress and hiring a band etc. Karyn knows this will put the pressure on Andrea. Karyn tells Piper to put on her wedding dress, while Eve tells Tommy about how she is struggling living with the Leightons. Eve assures Tommy that once Terry has a job and is feeling better, they will be able to get their house back. Eve asks Elle how she is and learns of her new salon manager job. Eve chats to Karl about the wedding. Karl realises that he needs to get back. Andrea complains about Karyn to Liz. Liz notices that Andrea is speaking very highly of Karl again. Karl walks in on seeing Piper in her dress and Karyn ushers her to the kitchen to change. Karyn asks Karl how his little date with Andrea was, triggering Karl. Piper comes out of the kitchen and Karl romantically hugs and praises her. Karyn isn't so sure Andrea and Karl are over.

Bill wakes up the next morning on the couch and Samantha asks him why he slept there all night. Samantha reassures him that she will get his money back from Chris. Paul asks Audrey if she has thought any more about selling her share. Audrey is shocked that Paul would like Audrey out the business all together. Jane and Barry chat at the cafe about who to invite to the wedding. Samantha heads out, and Bill finds Nick at the door, who asks him what he plans to do about Chris. Nick tells Bill that he has been acting different lately and Bill opens up to Nick, almost confessing his affair with Jane. Candace works out in the corner shop backroom while Paul and Chris ponder how Bill is feeling. Paul makes a remark about the Bistro shares making Chris angry that Paul suggested the idea in the first place. They row and Candace tells them to calm down. Chris has enough and heads to the cafe, and finds Audrey as he orders a tea, telling her that Paul really cared about getting closer to Stella. Paul and Liz get close at the RR, and Jane asks Chris if Mike is okay. Chris complains about Mike and Bill to Jane. Chris ditches his tea for whisky, and gets an invite to join Paul at the RR. Jane bumps into Nick and asks about the poker game learning of Bill's loss, and Jane tries to call Bill. Liz loses interest in the night when Chris brags about his winnings. Chris mentions it to Cilla and brands her as his 'booty-call' leaving Cilla unimpressed. Liz warns Chris as Samantha walks in and asks Cilla what's going on. Paul tells Chris he is too drunk and needs some coffee. Paul leaves Samantha and Chris to it in the backroom. Samantha demands the money back as she reminds him that the Bistro will make him even more money. A drunken Chris romanticises his future at the Bistro and reminisces with Samantha about their past. Samantha learns Chris is still reeling from Mike's drug dealing and tries to console him. This backfires as Chris tries to kiss her. Samantha turns him down and Chris vows that the only way Bill will get his money back is if she sleeps with him, and Samantha slaps him. Liz asks if they are both okay and Samantha leaves angrily. Liz kicks Chris out. Liz looks dissapointed at Paul too.