22nd November 2021

Ian and Tracey row as they argue about what could have just happened. Ian is angry that Tracey called the cops and admits Jim deserves to die. David tells Tracey to calm down, and Ian also rages at David for knowing about the visits. Ian reaches for the bottle as Tracey heads out with Adam. Candace and Matt also leave the house, and Candace expresses fears in going to the RR because of Lydia. Matt assures her that he like their new-found relationship as sex buddies. they kiss and head to the RR. Tracey bumps into Cilla, who notices that Tracey is stressed. Tracey tells Cilla about Jim and Cilla insists Tracey goes home to wait until the news comes around about Jim. Tracey is annoyed and vows to check up on Jim and calls his phone. As no-one picks up, Tracey heads to the hospital with Cilla and Adam. Ian continues to run his mouth at Jim to David, whose feathers are ruffled and they pair end up rowing. Ian tells David to back off and go home, as Ian pours himself a drink. David tells Ian that drinking wont solve the problem. Ian accuses him and Tracey of being a liars. Cilla insists that she takes Adam home as Adam won't want to see Jim in this state. Tracey learns that Jim hasn't been admitted to the hospital yet giving her some hope. Cilla leaves, and Tracey asks Samantha about Chris. Tracey expresses her condolences. Tracey realises she should go home with Adam, while Lydia makes a comment about Matt and Candace being back together. Matt tells her that they aren't. David and Ian bicker and Ian storms out. Tracey heads back and learns of their row and Ian's drinking. Tracey pleads David to stay to help support her and Adam. David is angry at Tracey's nerve as it's all her fault. David, however, agrees to stay. Ian gets back and David leaves them to talk. But they end up rowing as Ian learns that she took Adam to see Jim in hospital. Tracey tells Ian that Jim hasn't been admitted, leaving Ian to gloat that Jim was lying about killing himself. Tracey and Ian row and Tracey warns Ian that it will be his fault if Jim has killed himself and that she won't forgive him. Tracey heads to bed, and Matt finds Ian upset. Ian admits that if Jim is in serious health, that his marriage to Tracey could be over.

Liz confides in Samantha at hospital, and Liz chats to Karyn in disbelief over Andrea's death, while Piper interrogates Karl about Andrea coming over. Karl confesses that Andrea came over to make a play for him making Piper think that he was carrying on with Andrea since their first rendez-vous. The pair end up in a massive row where Karl tells Piper that Karyn was blackmailing Andrea. Piper heads to the hospital, and confronts Karyn over the blackmail and learns that Andrea has died in hospital. Karyn tries to calm down Piper, and they both head home, while Liz chats to Steve about what to do with Andrea's stuff. Steve supports Liz, and Steve learns that Andrea stayed longer to support Liz through the Paul split. Piper gets home and breaks the awful news to Karl, who pleads for forgiveness. Piper cant't see though what Andrea did and vows to drink her problems away. Liz bumps into Paul and she thanks him for supporting her. Paul claims he can still be there for Liz. Liz isn't sure. Piper heads out the house and Karl asks where she is going. Karyn is angry as Karl didn't stop her and Karl blames Karyn. Liz overhears, and Karyn heads to her mum's where Piper pours her heart out to Des. Liz tells Karl that if anyone's to blame, it's him. Piper hurls abuse at Karyn who pleads that she was doing right by Piper in blackmailing Andrea. Piper tells Karyn to leave and she announces she is stopping here for a few days. Karyn tells Karl about Piper's housing decision, and Karl insists that she also moves out. Karyn stands her ground and the pair row over what had happened. Des tells Piper to focus on getting her engagement back on track. Piper isn't sure she can trust Karl.

Marc tells David to be his last minute best man for the blessing. Marc asks him if needs to pass a message to Natasha in prison. Elle confides in Marya over Cilla's remarks and the investigation. Marya tries to cheer up Elle as it's her wedding day. Amanda arrives and tells Marya to stop putting a damper on the situation and she vows that she isn't. Amanda insists they prepare for the blessing, while Alvin tips DC Nash of where Marc will be tonight if they come to a decision about Marc's crime, while Marc sees Natasha in prison and expresses how he feels like he's moving on to the next chapter of his life with Elle and leaving the crime life alone. Natasha is proud. Natasha wishes him luck, while Amanda, Marya and Elle are at the salon. Amanda tells Marya how she is paying for everything to go right today. Eve arrives and Marya lets her know about Amanda's grand gesture. The ladies head to the venue, and Marc anxiously waits for Elle. Amanda is annoyed by Alvin showing up late, and Eve tells Amanda that no matter what she does, it will never make up for sleeping with her husband. Amanda is left triggered. Alvin reassures Marc that Elle will show up, as Marc frets about the burglary and Aaron, who may have actually kidnapped Elle this time. Everyone takes a seat, while Marya collects Elle, who is late. Marya convinces her to go ahead, and they both show up at the alter for their blessing.