31st December 2021

Laura chats to Imelda at the cafe about Alicia mentioning Rick and Lucy's fall out, and wonders what that was about. Laura expresses her confusion over Rick needing Alicia's laptop specifically. Jack sits with them as Laura complains about needing a larger living space. Jack is intrigued, as Laura mentions how much space Jack must have after Stella left. Alicia is reeling at home as she finds the software deleted from her laptop, and a new price sticker underneath, and asks Sam why. As Sam tries to explain himself, Alicia realises that Rick tried to flog the laptop and that it was likely Sam's fault, as he doesn't think Alicia needs one just yet. Alicia throws a tantrum and goes upstairs. Imelda gets back and Sam pleads Imelda to look after her. Rick arrives at the bar as Laura is serving, and asks what he wants. Sam arrives just in time and pulls Rick outside and tells him that he can start working in a few days because Sam hasn't told Laura about the money stealing situation. Rick agrees. Sam tells Laura that everything is fine. Laura returns home early and learns that Alicia isn't coming downstairs. Laura tries talking to her as Alicia opens up about Sam trying to sell her laptop. Imelda has a movie to watch and Alicia is distracted. Laura thanks Imelda. Jack pops over and Imelda suggests they watch a film for New Years. Laura tells Sam at the RR that she has shut the bar down for tonight and they plan to spend New Years at the RR. Rick sits alone in the corner, while Laura susses Sam out and thinks Rick owes him money. Sam goes to the bathroom as Rick offers to buy Laura a drink. Laura vows to know what happened with Sam yesterday, and Rick tells her that she will be pleased by it. Rick sits back down. As they count down to the new year, Rick buys the couple drinks. Laura grows more curious.

Claudia pops round the Leighton's to inform Tommy and Eve that Terry failed to show up last night, having dissapeared in the afternoon. Ricky finds Elsie watching TV, and she's in a bad mood. Elsie feels tired and heads back to bed, when Ricky suggests that she goes to the medical centre again. Ricky looks for some more medication for Elsie and comes across a drawer of Terry's unused depression medication and alerts John, who comes back from his jog and asks how Elsie is. Ricky says that she is the same. Claudia returns home and blames John for potentially pushing Terry over the edge. John and Claudia argue and it leads to John walking out. Claudia learns that Terry stopped taking his medication. Tommy pops by the medical centre and asks Samantha about Elsie. Samantha tells him that she can't tell him. Tommy understands. Samantha clocks off from work for New Years and wishes Tommy a Happy New Year. John sits in the cafe and Steve joins him, and learns about his argument with Claudia. Ricky feels helpless. Elsie insists that he goes to the party, but Ricky vows to look after her. Claudia, Derek and Tommy decide to go on a search party to find Terry. Tommy asks Marya Connor outside the charity shop if she has seen Terry. Claudia calls John, and apologises. Claudia searches the beach, realising that that's were Terry liked going. It's not long before she finds him unconscious by a rock. Claudia immediately calls 999. Tommy thinks the search is pointless and thinks Terry is being selfish. Derek tells him that Terry stopped taking his medication and that Terry could be feeling suicidal. Tommy can't handle the pressure and goes home. Derek can't believe it. Elsie starts bleeding and faces more miscarriage symptoms. She prompts Ricky to leave her, and go to the party tonight. Ricky starts getting ready. Elsie is in pain in the bathroom as she deals with the miscarriage symptoms.

Marya has tea at the cafe, and Amanda arrives to ask if she's till okay to work today as she and Elle won't be coming in. Marya tells her that it's fine. Marya gets to the Salon and finds a bottle of scotch lying outside and throws it into the garbage. Marc tells Natasha at home that he is on to Alvin and doesn't trust him at all. Natasha tells him to drop it because he's already paid for his crimes. Marc is angry as the allegations have ended his marriage to Elle. Marc rushes out the door. Aaron hangs around the corner of the cafe, and realises that he can't contact Alvin anymore. He calls a friends, and asks for a big favour. Alvin is quiet at the RR as Amanda gets the drinks in. Alvin tells Amanda that he really likes her and will do anything to protect her and her business. Natasha arrives and warns Amanda of Alvin as she gets her drink. Amanda tells her that she stopped listening to bimbos a long time ago. Natasha wishes her luck as Natasha scowls at Alvin. Amanda assures Alvin that Natasha is bound to take her brother's side. Amanda wants to check up on Marya, but Alvin wants to spend more and more time with Amanda and stops her from going. A young girl enters the salon, and takes a seat as Marya is about to cut her hair. As Marya looks away as the girl is seated, the girl grabs a pair of scissors and slits Marya's arms. Marya stops her from running away and the pair scuffle. The girl pushes Marya to the floor and flees the scene. Marc catches a girl running outside the salon and out of curiosity, enters the premises. He finds Marya there with blood everywhere. Marc tries to call Amanda, but she wont pick up. Marc puts a bandage around her arm and insists that they go to the hospital. Marya tells him that it's no big deal, and they agree to call the police to make a statement. Aaron meets the girl in an alleyway and gives her money for injuring Marya. A dangerous Aaron walks out the alleyway having drunk alcohol and tosses aside his hip-flask.

Tracey and Ian back their bag in the bedroom as Tracey thinks it's a silly idea for New Years. Ian kisses her and tells her that it will be fine. Candace asks Becca at the RR backroom what her plans with Steve are tonight and learns that they are going to Andy's. Liz enters and expresses her jealousy as she'll be managing the bar tonight. Becca thanks Candace for looking after Amy tonight. Liz sets the bar. Paul arrives and the pair get flirty. Matt gets a call from Ricky who states that he won't be coming. Lydia arrives and apologises to Becca that she can't have Amy and Becca interrupts claiming she has sorted it.Candace thinks they should invest in the party at the RR instead of his, but Matt wants the party to go ahead. Matt calls his university friends and invites them to comes to his later. Eve arrives at the bar to tell Matt that her and Tommy might not be able to make it as they are searching for Terry. Candace tells Matt that that is a sign. Tracey, Ian Bethany and Adam all leave. Matt blasts the music in the living room and searches the fridge for snacks. Later, Candace gets off her shift. Liz says Happy New Year to Becca and Steve as they head to Andy's that evening. Candace brings home Amy, and gets her toys from Adam's bed. Candace recognises some of the toys and is curious. Amy is happy to play in Adam's bedroom as Matt's uni friends arrive. Lydia suggests to Matt to order pizza. Ricky arrives with the alcohol. As the party continues, more of Matt's friends arrive. Candace struggles to make dinner for Amy and gives her pizza. Amy call Candace but the music is on too loud. Lydia encourages her to take a shot with her and the pair go overboard. Tommy, Eve, Ryan, Clare and Mike also arrive, and help themselves to alcohol. Eve can see Tommy is visibly distressed and does not want to talk about Terry while Mike and Ryan guzzle down alcohol. Lydia, Clare and Candace drunkenly talk outside and joke about Lydia and Matt. When Clare mentions Ricky, Lydia turns to Ricky. Ryan feels sick and throws up outside as Mike laughs and takes him home. Eve is sick of Tommy's brooding and decides to go home and have a bath. Eve is annoyed more so, as Tommy doesn't stop her. On her way out, Mike flirts with Eve. Eve calls him a plank and she heads home.

Lydia finds Amy on the balcony as Amy has managed to get up there. Lydia is reeling at Candace for allowing Amy to be here, and rushes to get her. An excited Amy rushes back inside and heads downstairs until she trips and call down unconscious. Lydia, Candace and Clare watch in horror as Amy lies there. Candace urges someone to call 999 as she panics. Matt tells everyone to leave and switch off the music. As the clocks strikes 12, everyone at the RR celebrate and hug, Liz and Paul kiss, and raise a toast to Andrea. Karyn, Carla and Charlene are there also. Marc takes Amanda aside to tells her about what happened at Marya at the salon earlier. Amanda asks if she's okay.

Lydia is fuming with Candace and Matt tells her to leave as she isn't helping. Candace cant't think straight, and pleads Lydia not to say anything to Becca and Steve. The three watch as Amy is pulled out the house in a stretcher. Will Amy be okay?