28th December 2021

Elsie and Ricky have breakfast at the cafe, and Elsie asks where he was. Elsie mentions the party, and Ricky thinks that she's going to say no. However, Elsie vows to attend as Tommy is going. Ricky mentions that Lydia will also be there. Elsie tells him that she trusts him. Claudia finds Terry getting ready for work and learns that he secured a job as a cleaner. Claudia can tell that Terry seems unnerved, and John thinks that Terry heard them last night when they were talking about him. Eve and Tommy enter the cafe and reveal they are also going to the New Year Party at the Jones. Claudia tells Paula about the car situation, and Paula expresses her interest in buying a car. Paula vows to tell Derek about it. John chats to Steve about his situation with Terry. Becca is annoyed as John is distracting Steve from work as they both drink. Elsie works at the library and finds herself in a lot of pain, and walks out the premises to call Ricky, who fails to answer. Elsie makes her way to the medical centre. Samantha urgently gets Nikki to look after her. Ricky joins his dad and Steve at the RR, and John is getting tipsy and throws a dart awfully. Lydia tells Ricky that his dad has had enough. Lydia thinks that he should go too. Ricky rebels, and vows to stay. As Ricky heads to the toilets, Elsie calls Ricky multiple times. Elsie learns the devastated news that she has miscarried. Ricky helps John get home, who is stumbling all over the place. Elsie finds Samantha at her bedside and urges her to say nothing. Samantha agrees. Elsie musters the courage to call Ricky, but an annoyed Lydia answers the phone. Elsie doesn't answer. Lydia questions if Elsie is there. Soon after, Elsie asks Nikki how long she has to stay. Terry comes home to a drunken John, who apologises for the words that he overheard last night. Terry claims he didn't hear anything and heads back upstairs leaving John embarrassed and feeling guilty. Lydia is at the door and John thanks her for giving the phone back and tells Ricky he has had 5 miscalls from Elsie. When Claudia gets back, she fails to notice how drunk John is, who heads to bed at 6[pm. Ricky tells him he had too much to drink. Ricky pops out and finds Elsie arriving home. Elsie fails to mention the miscarriage and tells him that she threw up at the library and went to the medical centre. Elsie assures a worried Ricky that the baby is okay.

Tracey gets a text from David as she sits at the RR. Karyn asks her if she wants another drink and refuses. Tracey asks he what she's going to do about Karl and Piper, and Karyn tells her that she and Karl will simply move on. Candace, who's serving mentions an ominous plan regarding Ian. Tracey asks what he's up to. Tracey has to head back, while Ian with Matt why Tracey would lie about going to the park. Matt heads to the RR and tells Candace that the party is most likely on. Becca asks Candace to babysit Amy for one day next week and she says she suggests having her come to the Jones to make it easier for her. Becca thinks that's fine and agrees and thanks Candace. Matt is annoyed as it clashes with the Xmas Party. Candace tells Matt to get real and give him a drink. Ian quizzes Tracey on her lie about Karyn and the park. Tracey tells Ian she could do without the interrogation and storms upstairs. Des pops over at Karyn's and asks why she has been so reliant on pills. Karyn tells her that planning a wedding is stressful. Karyn agrees to get help. Tracey returns from upstairs and apologises to Ian, who struggles to understand Tracey's moods. Tracey just needs time to alone to process the Jim stuff. Ian imparts his counselling knowledge onto Tracey, and they laugh. Ian suggests a holiday just for them while Candace babysits, and Tracey thinks that it's a great idea. Tracey wants to go to the RR. Candace suggests that have the party another time as she needs the babysitting cash, and that he has rushed everything. Candace allows the party on the condition that Tracey and Ian know, who of which arrive. They all sit down as Matt explains the party situation, failing to mention how Amy will be there too. Karyn finds Rick outside the charity shop and he asks about if there are any jobs going there. Karyn tells her to ask Derek or Paula. Rick asks how Piper is, and he learns that they are on a honeymoon. Karyn learns that Piper and Rick got close the night before she wanted Karl back. Karyn feels worse knowing that Piper resisted temptation to cheat.

Alvin arrives at Leighton Locks and Amanda wants to know what he wants and learns that his money has been fully invested into the business. They laugh that he's now a part of the family. Amanda tells Marya to get coffees, and Marya learns that Alvin has bought in and rolls her eyes. Amanda tells Alvin that for now he is just a sleeping partner. Alvin lunges at her and makes out with her. Marya wipes the table tops in the kitchen as Elle arrives and Marya asks her if Elle knew that Alvin is their new boss. Marc finishes his daily quota of community service and chats to David outside the cafe. David suggests he moves on from Elle and David can tells he already has someone on his mind. Elle asks Amanda why she didn't have a say in Alvin buying in. Elle thinks that it's a bit inappropriate. Elle drinks at the RR. Claudia asks why she is so glum and learns that Alvin has invested in the salon, confusing her given that it's supposed to be a family run business. Micheal overhears and is mildly shocked. Claudia and Micheal have a drink and chat about Alvin. Claudia thinks something isn't right. Amanda asks Marya if Elle is around, and learns that she told Elle about the new boss. Amanda claims that she had no right and storms out. Marya is annoyed. Marc pops over and the pair start flirting. Marya doesn't want to risk getting caught out again, and vows to meet him later. Claudia asks Jonny at the corner shop if Amanda is on, who is in the back room drinking tea. Claudia wants to know what she's playing at, and suspects something fishy. Amanda politely voices how it's really none of her business. Claudia begs to differ given the salon name. Claudia thinks Elle should have been given first refusal. Marya shows up at Marc's place (Natasha's) and the pair have sex. Claudia heads over to Elle's and airs her thoughts. Elle says that it's alright, and to not get too involved. Alvin chats to his dad in the RR and gets a drink from Steve. Alvin is annoyed that the news of his investment has spread. Alvin claims that he just wants a new challenge. Micheal laughs, and knows that there's a hidden agenda. Dan arrives, putting Alvin off, who heads back to his office. He finds letter under the door with a threatening note from Aaron. Marya comes home after sleeping with Marc, and thanks Elle for seeing to little Paul, and Elle apologises for the work situation and promises things will get better. Marya considers everything as Elle badmouth Marc.