26th November 2021

Laura returns from the hospital after seeing Barry and confides in Sam over Barry's deathbed wedding. Laura feels so cannot continue as usual, while Imelda encourages her by pointing out she has two kids to look after. Sam gives her words of encouragement, while Stella tells Audrey and Amanda how Jack was desperate and that's why he did what he did. Amanda and Audrey are sceptical. Stella makes it clear she will never get back with him again. Imelda chats to Des at the cafe about Piper and Karl's wedding, while Stella gets a coffee and catches Imelda's attention. Stella makes it clear that she is done with Jack. That morning. Sam supports Laura, who needs more encouragement. Sam bumps into his former brother-in-law Rick Devine, who appears to be working locally. Sam seems annoyed but remains civil. Stella bumps into Jack outside the charity shop and mention how she still needs to collect the rest of her things. Jack apologises for his outrageous behaviour. Stella and Jack have a final conversation on their time together on the bench. Stella breaks down and leaves. Sam tells Piper about Barry and stops as Laura enters. Laura and Piper chat, and Laura retreats to the back to cry. Sam tells Piper that Barry's condition is bad. Piper feels sorry for him, realising her issue with Karl is so trivial. Piper notices Karl at the bar and ignores him. Rick asks Karyn for a drink at the RR and she rejects. Sam tells Laura that Barry will pull through. Laura feels much better and gets back behind the bar.

A devastated Jane returns home after being with Barry and hugs Clare, as she cries her heart out. Samantha collects more of her stuff from Bill's and plays with Stacey. Bill enters and states what a happy family they were. Samantha can see Bill is upset and they both agree to put the aggro of the last few months behind them for the sake of everyone moving on. Bill supports Samantha, while Liz and Paul return from Andrea's funeral, and chats to Jack. Liz vows to get them some drinks. Jane reassures that Barry is her life now, and Clare is happy about that. Samantha and Bill gets drinks at the RR and mike arrives to tell them that Chris is stable. Samantha insists on going into the hospital for work, shocking both Mike and Bill. Liz, Paul and Jack talk about Andrea. Liz asks Becca in the backroom if she has found a bar staff member. Becca mentions Candace, and Liz ignores her. As Samantha leaves for work, Bill assures her that Chris will be okay. Samantha feels Bill's support, while Liz thanks Paul for coming to the funeral as she breaks down. Liz and Paul kiss and he heads home. Are the couple back on? Becca complains to Bill about finding a new barmaid. Bill finds Clare in the RR and is about to mention her new job role, but Clare tells Bill that Jane is dead-set on being with Barry as they got married. Clare warns him to back off and he agrees.

Marya, Becca and Eve chat at the RR. Becca offers Marya the job, but she needs flexible hours because of her Paul. Eve tells Marya about Amanda's offer for the salon role, and Marya thinks that that is a good idea. Becca is still eager to find someone. Amanda calls Elle to the shop as they hear that Marc will be kept in for more questioning making Elle lose hope about her future with him. Amanda tells her not to give up. Ell vows to see Marc to clear things up as she fears Marc has been living a double life like Sean. Elle hurries out as Amanda chases her. Eve and Marya want to know what happeened and learn about Marc. Amanda winds Eve up as Eve talks about rejecting her job offer. Eve and Marya chat in the cafe and Marya decides she wants the role and Eve tells her to go for it. Eve complains about living with Derek and Paula, while Elle faces Marc is prison, and they chat. Elle accuses Marc of living a double life and he rejects it. After Marc pleads his case, Marc begs her not to leave him like this. Elle accuses of being another Sean. Marc is led to believe Amanda and Alvin have dropped posion into her ear and mocks them. Elle is angry as the couple have actually helped her lately. Elle and Marc part on bad terms while Marya goes to the salon and gets her desired job. Amanda is reluctant but agrees, and tells her there is still an interview for the process. On her way out, Marya bumps into Cilla and tells her about Marc and Elle. Cilla mentions how she spoke to Elle prior. Eve tells Piper at the bar that her and Karl are great together, but she isn't interested in hearing it. Eve tells Tommy that they need to decide how to move out from the Leightons, and complains about her dad's problems with Piper. Elle gets a visit from Cilla who expresses her sadness in seeing her and Marc apart. Cilla opens up about how vindictive Marc was and how no-one can change that quickly. Elle says sorry for their run-in. Cilla leaves and Marya arrives. Elle expresses how she thinks it's the end of them, and cries into her coffee. Marya shares the good news that they could be co-workers,