3rd December 2021

As David packs his bags. Tracey lets him know much much he will be missed. She tells him that she's going to check on Jim, to help him recover. David thinks Tracey is too kind, but worries about Ian. Meanwhile, Candace is still upset with Matt over his mischievous stunt he pulled last night as Candace was babysitting. Candace tells Matt that if she loses this job, she will have to move out. Tracey gets a coffee and finds Ian still giving her the silent treatment. Ian asks Karyn to join him. Tracey tells Karyn to ignore Ian who tells her about Tracey seeing Jim again. Karyn leaves furiously and Tracey chases her out vowing that she has to think of Adam. Karyn tells her that she's falling for the devil and that it's him or her. Tracey pops by David's who learns that the house is safe to re-enter and they chat about Marc and Elle's failing marriage. Tracey is surprised to learn that Natasha gets released today, scuppering their coffee catch-up later. Tracey pops by the charity shop and tells Eileen that she's sorry for the aggro Adam is causing Eric, and blames Jim. Eileen is shocked to discover that she is going to see Jim and learns no-one else will support his recovery. Tracey arrives at the hospital to tell Jim that Eileen is right about the situation. Jim cowers in pain and Tracey gives him some pain killers. Jim tells Tracey what she wants to hear and appreciates her support. Tracey is forced to stay. Ian bumps into David, who pleads Tracey's case. Ian doesn't want to know more and heads home while Jim and Tracey talk about Adam when he was really young. Tracey tells Jim to stay well, and Jim hopes to see Tracey soon. Natasha and David kiss as she is released and she can't wait for spend some quality time with David. Tracey goes the corner-shop to pay Candace and warns her to never listen to Matt again. They laugh it off. Ian wallows as he fishes in the garden. Tracey asks if he is okay. Ian isn't surprised that she went to see Jim and tells her that he isn't her partner as long as she is doing that.. Tracey explains that she is a good human being for siding with an ill person. Tracey vows to see Jim get better. Jim looks at photos of Adam as he lays in the hospital bed.

Rick and Sam reminisce about the past when he was with his ex Lucy, and learns how she is doing. Sam learns of his sob story as how he's had a hard time lately. Rick pops out, and bumps into Piper. He asks her about as Piper remains adamant to not see anyone yet. Karl walks by and says hi to them both. Rick tells Piper that she ought to get in there before he finds someone else. Piper rejects his date offer and Rick understands. Micheal entertains Stella and Laura with his colourful romantic past. Michael vows to take a break from woman and wants to just settle down. Laura tells Stella she has an idea. Piper tells Stella that Rick asked her out. Stella tells her to forgive Karl, while Laura asks Jane how she's doing. Piper tells Laura that Rick payed the tab. Imelda clashes with Micheal outside the RR over him dropping his cigarette, as the pair argue over littering. Piper hears Laura scream is frustration as she cannot find the money Stella gave her. Piper helps her and Laura calls Sam. Laura reckons the money was stolen and tells Sam at home. Laura is devastated to learn that Sam didn't install CCTV yet. Laura tells Imelda she has a date planned for her. Laura and Sam ponder what to do, and Imelda reckons they should call the police.

Elsie and Ricky excitedly discuss their pregnancy, and moving out. Clare arrives, pretending she doesn't know, and congratulates Elsie. Claudia and John get frisky in the bedroom and John heads to work. Claudia joins Terry for breakfast and finds him cleaning again. Claudia tells him to relax and learns he feels so useless and encourages him to invite over Tommy. Lydia wakes up the new morning perkier, and starts to get ready for her shift, while Terry anxiously ponders to call Tommy. Lydia drops her son to school and on her way, sees Elsie and Ricky outside the cafe. Lydia heads to work. Elsie tells Ricky to call in sick, which he does and they vow to spend the day at the park. Claudia brings in all of John's old jackets to the charity shop and Eileen calls her daring. They chat about John and laugh. Eileen mentions she shut the shop early last night for their drinks session. Lydia is told by Becca that Ricky isn't coming in to work that day and tries to call him, but to no avail. Ricky realises how happy he is about Elsie being pregnant as Elsie opens up about how stressed she has been. Ricky feels bad and vows to stand by her. Tommy and Terry's encounter starts okay, but as Tommy learns of how Terry has been keeping busy in the house, feels like he is ready for responsibility. Terry and Tommy end up rowing, and Tommy leaves. Terry is about to take his meds, but opts not to, He starts frantically cleaning the house. Claudia chats to Paula at the shop and mentions the early closing last night, landing Eileen in trouble. Paula rolls her eyes while Eileen sips her coffee without a care in the world. Paula inspects John's jackets and thanks Claudia. John arrives at the shop and learns of Claudia's plan to restyle John. John accepts its time he stops wearing jean jackets. Claudia returns home, and finds Terry cleaning and Terry lies saying that Tommy chose not to come over. Terry admits he really likes it here, while Elsie and Ricky return from the park. Lydia is approaches by Becca who wonder why she is upset. Lydia wants answers and arrives at Ricky's. Realising everyone is home, she vows to come back later as Elsie invites her in. She is shocked to learn that Elsie is pregnant and congratulates her, looking at Ricky.