29th November 2021

Imelda chats to Stella at the bar and mentions she's meeting with Jack. As he arrrives, Stella leaves. Imelda tells Jack that he needs to move on and stop moping. Jack realises that Imelda is right, while Sam surprises Laura with a birthday cake as it's her birthday. Laura doesn't feel like celebrating because of Barry. Sam supports her and tells her to stay home. Laura gets upset and furious as she wants to keep busy. She apolgises to Sam as Jane arrives offering to take her to hospital. Laura insists that she must continue with work. Jane takes some cake for Barry. Laura tells Sam to be there for Jane later, while Stella gets a call about money she is owed from the bak regarding a previous investment. Stella is due 5k, and is shocked. Sam walks past the cafe and avoid Rick, who he sees around the corner. Stella bumps into Jack at the corner shop and emntions the money she's owed and show she plans to leave the valley for good by Christmas. Jack feels upset. Stella gets comfy at Audrey's and Amanda comes back from work and mentions how lucky she is to be at home during the day. Amanda offers her a haircut at the salon to make her feel better. Stella agrees and they chat about Alvin and Jack. Laura struggles with the babies at home, and Imelda offers to help. Laura heads to the bar and Piper is happy for her as it's her birthday and suggests she takes the day off to see Barry. Laura tells Piper she doesn't want to focus on Barry being so poorly. Rick gets a drink and checks out Laura. Stella tells Imelda that she's leaving soon at the corner shop, while Sam consoles Jane, who gets upset again as she waits to see Barry. Rick begins to flirt and Piper realises. Sam arrives at the bar as Rick makes a play for Laura, quickly tells him that she is with Sam. Laura is surprised that they know eachother. Rick wants to know if this is Shelly, but Sam corrects him. Piper gets the boys a drink as they catch-up and talk about Alicia. Sam learrns that Rick is doing odd jobs to make ends meet. Laura tells Piper that Rick is creepy.

Elsie excitedly tells Claudia about her and Ricky's house viewing as Elsie helps with the kids. Ricky is also excited. Tracey and Matt chat at the cornershop where they discuss how Ian feels down over the Jims situation. Tracey understands. She bumps into David outside the cafe where they comtemplate checking on Jim. David feels that they shouldn't and Tracey agrees and hope to get past what has happened. they both go for a drink, where they mention seeing Jim again. Tracey thinks she ought to know how Jim is doing if Adam asks. David quickly emphasises Karyn's fury. David feels like they should check up on Jim, and Piper overhears from over the bar. Meanwhile, Candace and Ian chat away as he waits for Elsie for counselling. Ian says that Matt is lucky to give her another chance. Candace tells him they are not properly together. Elsie and Ian have their session, while Candace babysits Adam and Beth. Elsie feels a sharp pain and has to leave. Ian asks if she is okay. As Elsie hurries out, Ian tells Candace to go after her to get help. Elsie tells Candace to tells Ricky she can't make it to the house viewing. Candace calls Ricky, and heads to Audrey's where she learns that Stella plans to leave the valley. Elsie's pain calms down, and she heads to Clare's to accompany her to the medical centre. Elsie asks how she is coping while Barry is in hospital. Tracey and David get home and ask about the session. As the conversation heads towards Jim, Ian gets agitated and insists they talk about something else. Matt asks Ian where Candace is, and heads to Audrey's where Stella warns him to be good to Candace. Matt learns that Stella is leaving for Spain. Matt supports Candace as Stella goes for a shower. Matt suggets the idea of a three-some with his new girlfriend to tease Candace, who is left shocked. Candace learns that Matt was implying they start again as a proper couple and the pair kiss. Elsie frets over her preganancy as Clare tells her how good she is with Neil. Elsie tells Clare that she wants an abortion pronto, which is why she is here. As shocked Clare tells her that she needs to talk to Ricky, just as he enters. Elsie learns that Ricky arrived to pick up his prescription letter simce they weren't going for a house viewing anymore. Elsie tells Ricky she just came to give Clare some company for Barry. Tracey and David end up in a row as David grows tired of Jim running their life. David vows that they see if Jim is okay, and if he is, to leave it as that.

Claudia tells John that she thinks Elsie is feeling unwell. John tells her not to worry. Claudia sits with Stella and is upset that she is leaving and wants a final drinks night out. Marc leaves court and gets on the phone to him lawyer, as Elle arrives to pick him up. Elle is upset as Marc feels like she is giving him another chance, but breaks the news that she wants to separate as they get home. The pair row as Elle leaves her ring on the coffee table leaving Marc distraught. Marya is shocked to find out what has happened from Marc, and tells him that she will come around. Marc reckons he was framed. Marc heads out to see Natasha in prison. Claudia arrives and learns from Marya what has happened. She tells her that Marc reckons he was framed. Marc is happy to see Natasha who learns of his community service. Marc is pleased to learns she is getting released because of good behavior. Marc tells her about Elle. Claudia and Marya try to cheer up Elle who starts driniking at Laura's. Claudia mentions Marc's theory of being framed leaving Elle even more angry that he finds himself in these kind of situations. Marya tells Claudia that that wasn't helpful. Elle gets another drink, while Claudia heads out and tells Marya to look after her. Natasha learns that David is still staying at Tracey's as Marc leaves. Marc heads to there to ask David if he can stay at his house and he agrees and feels sorry for Marc. Marya bumps into Amanda at the corner-shop and learns that she is doing Stella's hair tomorrow at the salon for her interview, and Amanda also asks about Elle. Amanda learns of Marc's theory also, and ponders it, while Marc tries to reason with Elle at home for the sake of thier marriage. Elle can't stand Marc and orders him to leave tonight. Marya comes home, and learns that Elle has kicked him out. Marya tells him to keep working on Elle. Claudia learns of Elsie being at the hospital due to her conversation with Ricky, and asks Elsie what she was there for. Claudia isn't convinced by her excuse, which was to see Clare.