15th August 2021

Jonny pops into the corner shop to check in on Audrey's plan to get rid of Marya. As he does, Audrey sees Marya leave. Elle surprises Marc with her new short haircut while Audrey finds Paul in the cafe and persuades him to take a look at the flat, even tempting him to pay more than the asking price. Paul is convinced while Elle and Marc enter the cafe and talk about holidays. Marya comes in, and complains that she forgot it was Paul's inset day and that her son Paul will have to stay home with her. Marya heads to her flat while Paul allows Audrey into Marya's flat. Marya is shocked to find Paul and Audrey there, and orders them to leave, even when Paul apologises. Marya complains to Elle while Paul sees Liz later and tells her Audrey's idea of getting the flat. Elle has a word with Jonny to ask him whether he really wants to move. Audrey butts in and defends Jonny's choice that is basically her choice too. Marya complains to Charlene at the RR, and makes another dig at Paul who happens to be there with Liz. Liz tells Paul that he ought to make a good impression on his neighbours and tenants. Elle tells Marc about Marya's situation while Paul tells Audrey and Jonny that unfortunately he wont be able to kick out Marya. Audrey confides in Jonny. Jane chats to Natasha on the phone and Clare asks if she's okay and learns of Barry's disinterest in Natasha. Clare suggests to Jane to tell Marc to let Natasha move in. Clare warns Mike he is playing with fire as she sees him bunking from school. Barry asks Carla how she has been and she says that she has been fine. Clare makes a dig at Barry over Natasha while Carla tells Charlene that she can have the rest of the day off. Carla hits the bottle, again stressed of her situation.As Carla wont take his call, Barry checks up on Carla who sobers down with coffee and Barry joins her, as she admits the truth and Barry insists that she seeks help. Carla is annoyed of Barry and tells him to leave. He refuses, so Carla threatens to drink and does so. Carla loses it and tells him to leave again. Worried even more, Barry gets home and Jane senses something is off and Barry lies and says he was remembering his recently deceased mother which made him sad. Clare bumps into Elsie and suggests she needs a night of drinks and suggests meeting later while Carla continues to drink as she works. As she leaves, Bill asks her how business is and wishes her luck. Jane, Clare and Elsie chat. Jane leaves early worrying about Barry, whose worrying about Carla and tries to call her again. Jane bumps into Bill at the corner shop, who can tell she's anxious about Barry. Bill learns that it's not about Natasha staying at theirs. Clare annoys Liz at the RR.

Imelda checks out Audrey's shop. Sam suggests that Laura should move out making Laura unhappy. Laura tells Imelda at the corner shop. Imelda bumps into Karyn and learns that she will require surgery for her diagnosis. Karyn once again mention how Bobby is missing Laura. Imelda makes a dig at Sam for him vowing to kick out Laura, leaving Karyn shocked. Karyn suggests they make a good couple. Laura tells Tracey that it's definitely over for him and Sam, while Sam is annoyed by Imelda and vows to crack on with work at Laura's bar. Laura goes to her bar and Barry comes by. Laura confides in Barry over her love for Sam. Sam can hear their conversation on the other side of the door, and as Barry leaves, Sam opens up about how he feels and Laura too. They talk about getting together and kiss passionately.