13th July 2021

Eve meets Tommy at the RR as they discuss what to do for Terry's 45th. Eve encourages the idea for a surprise party while Tommy considers. Paula and Derek chat at the bar and discuss their living arrangements and believe that Amanda should still leave. Eve encourages that idea and Paula wants to know why she has that thought. Of course, we know Eve knows the truth about Derek and Amanda's baby Max. Eve comes over to Karl and Piper's and discusses the stress of wedding shopping. Karl feels bad as Piper is already stressed about Karyn and Eve talks to Piper about the wedding. Karl feels the pressure of going shopping with Andrea, while Audrey complains to Stella about Johnny's inhibition and enthusiasm for her business idea. Audrey attempt to convince Stella its still a good idea. Later Jonny and Amanda talk at the cafe where Amanda explains how sad she is that he wants to kick her out, As Jonny changes his mind, Paula and Derek enter and fume. Paul, annoyed by the arguing, leaves and confides in Eve and Claudia. Eve feels the awkwardness as they talk about Amanda and Derek. John comes home and join them around the TV. Karl and Piper chat at the RR about shopping and Karl agrees to going, leaving Andrea unhappy. Piper thanks them both while Alan quizzes Karyn about Jim and his tendencies. Karyn finds it hard to talk about it and Karyn fumes as Alan doesn't pay attention to her claims about Natasha and Jim being in cahoots. Tracey, Piper and Ian discuss Jim's escape and Tracey embarrasses Ian in front of Piper regarding his paranoia. Tracey plans to meet David to talk to the police exciting Piper. Karl and Andrea start the day in town and get close as they chat over a glass of wine. Tracey and David rile at Alan who tells them they are doing all they can to find Jim. David airs the idea that Natasha is also unapproachable. Tracey and David report back to Piper who feels angry and calls Karl to tell him she cant join him and Andrea. Andrea and Karl flirt as they shop. They both complain about the days they've had lately. Tracey apologises to Ian about the embarrassment and Charlene tells Tracey to crack a smile. Paul asks how Ian's black eye is healing.

Carla is happy as Charlene gets off her shift and mentions how she is drinking more. Carla ignores her and continues to convince her to leave the job. Steve and Becca are shocked to find Greg at home and not at work. Greg complains about Liz and Steve tells him to get a grip, Paul and Liz flirt more behind the bar and Liz is shocked as someone comes to check out the place and learns he is a buyer who's heard that a share will be available soon. Liz tells him it's not true and asks him to leave while Paul ushers the man out. Liz urges Paul to apologise to Jack over yesterday's outburst. Steve calls Charlene and asks her to keep working tonight, Carla smirks as Charlene goes back to work. Steve arrives later and Liz tells him about the buyer. They call a meeting with Becca and Liz is furious to learn that Greg hasn't payed the rent for the pub, and made his shareholding availability public, so anyone could buy it. Liz asks Becca and Steve to put in cash and feels bad and confides in Paul. Liz complains to Steve as they plan to confront Greg. Greg heads over to Liz's place under false pretences and Liz has a go at him accusing him of negligence. Greg throws back how he cant stand working with Paul and Liz. Steve is annoyed of Greg's pettiness.