30th August 2021

Stella follows Jack back home as he confronts her on her stance on the adoption idea. Stella, clearly under the pressure, vows that it isn't a good idea, but an unconvinced Jack continues to berate Stella on complaining to Tracey, while Candace and Paul chat about Stella and Jack's public row over something they are clearly unaware of. Liz warns Paul that whatever it is, its none of their business and Liz chats to Alvin at the bar. Candace spends time at Matt's place getting to know Ian and Tracey and tells Tracey that Stella and Jack are going through some troubles. Paul puts the pressure on Liz to find someone to go on the double date with, while Liz chats to Andrea. Liz is shocked as Jack comes back to the RR and chats to Andrea. Candace finds Stella looking up adoption and is annoyed that she is still going ahead with the idea, and Stella warns her not to tell anyone. Liz and Andrea chat about a fragile Jack, and Andrea suggests Cilla for the double date, so Liz asks her. Candace tells Jack to chill out as she sees him outside the RR. Jack insist that she knows nothing about their relationship. Sam finds Laura lazing on the couch as she insists she wont go into work because of Amanda, while Amanda interviews Elle for the barmaid role. Piper tells Tracey she has an interview at Laura's bar. Sam enter the office and finds out and calls Piper. Sam is annoyed with Amanda's bad communication and tells calls Laura, who immediately arrives to take control and vows to interview both Elle and Piper. Sam greets Piper as she arrives and the interview fails as Amanda and Laura comically fail to deliver the questions with respect to each other. Laura vows to take control annoying Amanda who serves out front. Laura complains to Piper about Amanda, and promises her the job. Sam tells Karl to stay as Piper is being interviewed. Piper and Karl chat and enjoy each-others company until Andrea walks in and sits at the bar. Piper and Karl agree to another date, and Piper asks Andrea how business is and learns of her new client. Jack has a drink at the bar and Amanda thanks him and insists that she is doing Harry a favour. As Alvin walks in, Jack is angry and tells Amanda that Harry would turn in his grave. Jack pleasantly greets Andrea again. Jack leaves leaving Amanda even more curious about Alvin, taking him outside and confronting his past. Alvin reveals that he screwed over the Ursines many years ago, but its all in the past. Marc walks by, and gives an odd look. Laura and Sam chat in the yard about Amanda's bad decisions. The women clash again in the office. Piper tells Laura that she may have a chance with Karl. Liz tells Paul she has found someone for Chris' date.

Bill is angry as Samantha is at work late again, and confronts her over staying with Chris. Not getting any answers, Bill vows to get to the bottom of the mystery and sees Chris at the RR. Bill provokes Chris and Clare warns him not too, as Chris chats to Derek. Bill interrogates Chris, who mocks his marriage and Bill punches Chris leaving Clare and Paul to stop their fight. Bill heads home side eyeing Paul and Chris who chat about investment, and Paul gives Chris the green light over the double date. Samantha, as she puts Stacey to sleep learns about Bill and Chris' confrontation and has a go at Bill, now that Chris knows their marriage is in trouble. Samantha leaves as it gets too much and Bill feels stressed. Clare finds Bill at home angry and has a go at him for pushing Samantha away, and learns he is missing Jane. Clare learns that Samantha is out again, and confronts her on the street, insisting she needs to talk to Bill. Samantha and Cilla chat and Chris and Paul chat about their dates. Chris has his eye on Samantha.