10th September 2021

Sam chats t o Piper at the cafe the following morning, mainly talking about Karyn and her condition. Sam tells Piper to stay strong, while Amanda wakes up the following morning to Alvin. They get frisky again, and Amanda says she has a special meeting that day. Sam complains about Alvin to Piper regarding the delivery, while Amanda and Alvin walk in. Sam thanks Amanda for being so tactful yesterday and leaves. Amanda and Alvin start talking shop, and Piper hears Amanda mentioning her plans to sell up. Piper leaves to see Karyn, while Laura tells Tracey she feels like she is in charge of the bar. Amanda and Alvin talk business outside the salon where Amanda vows she is meeting a potential buyer of the bar. Alvin is confused by her decision. Sam enter the bar and asks Laura is she's okay and talks about seeing Amanda in the cafe. Amanda meets a potential buyer at Laura's bar as Laura aimlessly watches on curious. Alvin bumps into Marya outside the salon and learns that Marya's mum used to own the place. Marya is confused as it why Alvin is so kind contrary to Marc's warning. Sam and Piper see Karyn in hospital and she's currently still unconscious. Piper asks Samantha is there has been any more developments. Sam heads back and Karl arrives to support Piper. Laura and Sam wonder what Amanda is discussing with the buyer and Amanda clocks her trying to listen in. Amanda makes a dig and thanks the buyer for his time. Amanda tells Laura that was business meeting over the salon. Laura tells Sam she isn't so sure, while Piper tells Karl she needs a distraction in the form of wedding planning. Amanda hangs up a call as Laura comes into the office. Laura tells Sam that something fishy is going on here. Liz chats to Andrea about finding new clients, as Andrea stresses out, and continues to make calls. Liz continues to suggest new ways, and Andrea is encouraged to take a few hours to not think about work as she heads out. Piper comes home and stares at the wedding plans, confused as hell. Piper looks after Bobby while Liz tells Cilla to forget about Chris and to think about their night out. Liz suggests a night out at Laura's bar. Piper finds Andrea looking frazzled and sits down with her. After listening to her struggle with finding clients, Piper asks Andrea to help with the wedding and Andrea offers a really good deal. Andrea thanks Piper. Piper tells Karl about Andrea, but Karl is beyond upset and takes it out on her. He then apologises, and Piper is frustrated. Piper tells Ian about Karl's behaviour. Liz and Andrea try hats, and Andrea first isn't sure about the night out, but then agrees, reluctantly. They agrees to the them of hats.

Karl finds Andrea outside the cafe and has a go at her for worming her way back in. Andrea is furious and vows that it's a win win situation for her and Piper. Karl storms off and Liz asks Andrea if she's okay. Liz thinks Karl is immature and ungrateful. Cilla invites Tracey to the hat party, but she says no. Ian bumps into Terry at the beach and learns of his volunteering, and vows to look into it. Ian talks about his hobbies of fishing and times at the beach, making Terry slightly unnerved as Terry's volunteering is obviously a lie. Tracey asks David at the cafe whether he is going to see Jim and learns that David wont go. Matt and Candace flirt behind the bar. Tracey worries about her job opportunity at the bistro and talks about it to Matt, Candace and David at the RR. Ian arrives and talks about his intentions to volunteer, having spoken to Terry. Tracey is happy and proud, while she heads out to find out about her job. Tracey discovers that she didn't get the job and chats with Laura, who was spending time away from Amanda. Ian feels a bit unnerved and heads home. Matt tells Candace how his dad is making progress with his paranoia. Tracey tells Ian she didn't get the job, while Adam pesters him about seeing Jim. Tracey tells Ian to ignore Adam and Tracey tells him off. Tracey heads to the RR to tell David that she must take Adam to see Jim. David apologies fearing his presence made Adam aware of his father. Candace questions Matt about Tracey and David. Tracey tells David that she will pass on his message. Ian struggles to get to sleep and Tracey confides in him on the balcony. Ian can't sleep and in the night, heads out, but Tracey stops him and asks where he is going. Ian tells Tracey he feels paranoid and he heads out. Tracey naps on the couch not knowing what to do.