24th August 2021

Bill liaises with the current owner of the Bistro, while Samantha is convinced by Eileen to go the RR where they enjoy a drink. Stella notices and recognises Bill and the Bistro owner asking him if he intends to buy the place and Bill says yes. Stella warns him that the current owner is always looking for the right person, while Samantha moans to Eileen and Lydia about Bill's business obsession. Clare learns from Lydia that Paula is engaged and probably looking for a wedding planner. Bill bumps into Carla, and she asks if he knows when Jane and Barry are coming back. Bill seems curious and heads home, while Clare finds Paula outside the cafe asks if she requires the wedding planning service. Paula says that she will think about it. Stella wishes Samantha all the best with the business leaving her confused. Clare overhears. Samantha chats to Chris at his house while Clare tells Bill that she intends to go to Chris's later and when Bill tells Clare about Carla questioning about Jane and Barry, Clare wants to know why he cares so much. Clare tells Bill that Stella has congratulated Samantha for the business. Clare is surprised to see Samantha and Chris cosy and chats to Mike. Samantha, obviously avoiding Bill, heads back. Clare, once Chris leaves, asks about whether he is still bunking.

Marc and Natasha chat in prison and Marc tells her to stay strong. Marc reminds her that a lot of people won't be on her side when she is released. Elle supports Marc after seeing Amanda locking Laura's bar. Annoyed that Amanda is up to something, after seeing how upset it made Laura, Elle is dissapointed in Amanda. Elle and Marc make their way back and Elle pops at Marya's. Marc, on his way home, notices Alvin and Amanda's closeness. Elle helps Marya bring their hot beverages to the cafe where Marya complains that the electricity has been playing-up. Marya blames Paul, but Elle tells her that she might be wrong. Marya notices the shop lights go off and the flat loses all power. Stella asks what's going on and Marya vows to find out, confronting a shocked Paul at the RR. Natasha calls David in prison. Marc prepares dinner while Elle tells him about Marya's problems and that she's coming over for tea. Marc asks Elle about Alvin and Elle wants to know why he is so curious. Marya arrives and they enjoy dinner until the lights flicker and go off. Marya realises she was wrong about Paul.

Paul chats to Chris at the RR. Lydia shows Candace the ropes behind the bar and Chris and Paul watch on. Paul complains about the corner shop and decide to play darts. Liz is annoyed of how engrossed Paul is with big-ego Chris. Candace feels awkward as Matt sees her and she tells him to leave. As Lydia watches on, Candace ends it with Matt making him reel and blaming Lydia again. Lydia tells her she has made a good choice but realises Candace did it for her, now that they are colleagues. Liz complains about Paul to Jack and they chat. Paul and Chris play darts while Candace notices Jack and Liz's bond. while Stella arrives and praises Candace for working. Candace wants to treat her parents, but Paul suggests Stella's gourmet pancakes and they trio head home for dinner. Stella and Paul reminisce while Candace helps in the kitchen. The trio get on, and Stella wants to know Jack isn't back yet. Jack and Liz sit outside the RR and eventually decide to see Katie at the graveyard. They chat at the graveyard. Candace finds Lydia at the door. Lydia gives her permission to date Matt. Candace looks for Jack and finds him with Liz in town. She orders him to come home and also invites Liz, who needs to leave. When Jack refuses to go, Candace accuses him of wallowing in self pity. Stella is happy to see Jack, and Candace overhears him lie about his whereabouts, not mentioning Liz.