25th November 2021

Tracey pleads to Karyn how she thought she was doing the right thing. Karyn tells Tracey that she will need time to forgive her, as the pair row over Jim. Karyn tells Tracey she doesn't need the stress, and how Tracey is prompting Jim to act up with her sympathising behaviour. Piper finds Karl's gifts outside the door of Jeff's house and look annoyed. Tracey learns from Matt that Ian feels the stress if Jim dies, while Tracey reassures him that Jim is recovering in hospital. Karyn finds a disgruntled Piper at the door who throws Karl's gifts at her stating she is done with Karl and his pathetic efforts. Tracey and Ian talk about how they should focus on Adam and not the bad stuff in their lives. Ian shares an exercise that Elsie taught him about fighting intrusive thoughts. Tracey apologises for her behaviour and takes the burden off Ian, and wants a spend some time at the RR. Karl finds Karyn eating his chocolates for Piper and learns of Piper's rejection. Karl joins Karyn, who advises him to keep trying. Karyn tells Karl she thinks Andrea was in the wrong. Karl agrees that Andrea was driving the fling the whole time. Piper complains about Karl to Des, however is shocked to learn that Des suggests giving Karl another chance. Piper tells her she is too soft, and they go for a walk. David expresses to Tracey and Ian how he doesn't care if Jim dies or not with the damage he has caused. Becca walks by and agrees, while Ian is upset that he isn't considering Adam's feelings. When Tracey suggests that they should check on Jim, he is again dissapointed. Karl asks Karyn about the letter and tells him about Jim. Karyn heads to the hospital to see Jim, but changes her mind and goes home, while Tracey asks Becca if she would consider taking back Candace. Becca tells her that there is now a chance as Liz and Paul seem to have gotten closer. Piper and Des bump into Liz and learns of the funeral for Andrea. Des suggests she goes easy on Karl, even if he did love Andrea. Karl gets a drink at the RR and learns that Piper dumped Karl again. Tracey asks him how Karyn is baring up, and learns that she doesn't want to talk to Tracey.

Jack sits at the cafe and asks Paula how the shop is doing, and learns she and Derek are very happy with the situation while Stella and Amanda clash as they share the space together with Audrey and Johnny. Amanda berates Stella as she complains to Jonny about the living arrangements. Stella says that she can move back, prompting Amanda to tell her to do so. Stella heads downstairs into the shop and complains to Amanda to Claudia, while Jack gets another coffee and Liz arrives and asks him is that all he has been doing all day. Liz tells Jack she feels for him, and lets him know about Andrea's funeral. Liz pops to the shop and tells Stella she just saw Jack in the cafe and Stella expresses her condolences over Andrea. Amanda, now in a foul mood, orders Becca to get her a drink at the RR. Alvin arrives and suggests that Marc could be looking at a short terms entrance or community service. Alvin uses her as an example to stay away from bad men like Harry and Marc, so Elle could learn from this experience. Amanda pleads Marc's innocent case, but Alvin isn't so sure. Jack shows up at Audrey's flat and wants to talk to Stella. Stella tells him it's over again, but Jack is adamant that he needs her in his life. Stella thinks Jack is selfish and mocks his attempts, pointing out she will never know the truth now Andrea is dead. Jack mentions how Liz knew, and Stella makes a point that he always shares secrets with other women, Stella order Jack to leave, but he stays. As Jack gets handsy, Stella pushes Jack off him leading to a row. Liz learns from Becca that Candace really wants her job back. Liz ruthlessly claims that Candace is trouble and she's glad its over with her and Paul. Becca doesn't believe her. Amanda and Alvin return to the shop as Amanda does her shift as rent to Audrey and explains the potential situation with Marc to Elle who pops by. Amanda tells Elle to not stress as Alvin is all over the situation. Amanda hears a loud noise as Stella falls in a bid to escape Jack, who fails to let her out. Jack chases her out, and Stella rushes through the flat out to the shop door, and Amanda corners Jack in the backroom and threatens to call the police. Jack puts his hands out and explains how it was nothing. Amanda accuses him to be just like his son, and Amanda follows Stella outside and asks if she's okay as she hides her tears. Amanda asks Stella if she should call the police. Stella thanks Amanda. Liz finds an upset Stella in the RR and Stella calls her out for knowing about Jack and Andrea. Liz mentions how it was all innocent, but Stella ruthlessly mentions how it's never innocent where her and Jack are concerned, and calls her a selfish cow, Stella leaves. Jack ponders what he has done over a glass of scotch.

Jane picks up Laura as they make their way to the hospital. Sam and Laura are concerned for Jane and Barry and encourage her to look after herself, while Eileen pops over to see Samantha and finds Bill there. Mike gathers more of Chris' things while Eileen assures them that Chris will be fine. Samantha mentions how the the doctor mentioned Chris had fallen from the balcony and sustained fatal injuries. Bill is unnerved, while Jane bumps into Carla, who offers to be there by her and Barry. Carla mentions how Bill saved her life and that she should be conscious of Bill's love for her. Jane insists she needs to be there for Barry. Mike brings Chris his things, while Eileen tells Samantha how she feels about Bill now after everything that's happened. Samantha appreciates Bill's support, while they sit by Chris' bed as he is able to talk. The doctor allows Jane to see a fragile Barry who says how much he loves Jane. Jane panics and tells Carla how Barry's state is awful. Carla says hi to Barry, while Barry and Jane chat. The doctor ushers Samantha and Mike out the room as Chris' heart rate drops. Bill and Carla talk about Jane, Samantha cries into Bill's arms and holds Mike. Barry insists that they should get married and Jane calls a vicar immediately and tells Laura, who thinks they should wait. Jane refuses and her and Barry tie the knot soon after as Barry is just about to say his vowels. Laura waits outside and tells Bill as they chat. Bill is taken aback. Jane is in tears as the doctors usher Jane out as Barry suffers a cardiac tamponade. Jane tells Laura she thinks Barry has died. They hug, while Mike gets Bill and Samantha coffee and Samantha mentions how all their marital problems seem so trivial. Carla quietly leaves the hospital in tears fearing Barry's life, while Bill and Samantha sit outside as Samantha ponders Chris' fall. Bill tells her not worry about that and the pair cuddle. Mike watches on.