26th August 2021

Candace, Stella and Jack enjoy breakfast, but when Jack lies about his whereabouts when he was with Liz last night, Candace cannot bear it and leaves the table abruptly leaving Stella confused. Candace chats to Matt at the Bistro vowing to make another go of it and Matt isn't sure. Liz questions Paul over his dinner with the McQueens and reels as he plans to see Chris again. Jack, while out, bumps into Laura and tells her that Alvin cannot be trusted and that he has done over Harry several times in the past. Matt and Candace decide to take things slowly and Candace tells Lydia and thanks her again, while Liz complains to Jack about Paul and Chris. Chris introduces Mike to rel estate investing and Chris encourages Mike to think about it. Liz acts annoyed as Paul finally comes to see her at the RR and Candace overhears Jack lie over the phone to Stella. Paul tells Liz about Chris' idea of a double date and Liz immediately rejects. Jack leaves and Stella arrives and talks about doing her chores to Candace, who tries to tell her about Jack. Sam and Liz chat behind the bar and Sam encourages Laura to show up to work at the bar for her own sake. they agree to do so, while Laura bumps into Alvin on her way out and tells him that she doesn't trust him, and tells him that Amanda will eat him for breakfast to scare him off. Laura riles as the bar is locked with a new password and tries to call Amanda. Sam chats to Karyn on the cafe and learns she has another checkup and that she is feeling even worse.

Laura finds Amanda chatting to Audrey at the corner shop and accuses Amanda of playing games with her business. They eventually agrees to discuss the business plan later at the Bistro. As Amanda complains about Laura, Imelda walks in and has a go at Amanda and Audrey for berating Laura's efforts. Laura tells Sam that she has no choice but to deal with Amanda and they agree to see Amanda at the Bistro. Amanda and Alvin chill outside the bar and Amanda gets a call from Laura who vows to sign the contract to discuss their share holding. Samantha invites Eileen to dinner as she comes in for an appointment at the medical centre. Samantha learns that Karyn cannot deal with the pain of having appendicitis. Laura and Amanda discuss the rota and share holding for Laura's bar. Alvin warns Amanda to stop winding up Laura and Amanda wants to know why he is so scared. They make head-way and Sam and Laura decide to call Karyn's lawyer, that Karyn suggested earlier to Sam. Amanda bumps into Elle and tells her that there's nothing to worry about as Laura has agreed to the partnership. Elle is pleasantly surprised. Sam and Laura explain their situation to the lawyer. Samantha tells Bill about Stella's remark and the pair argue over Bill's business proposition. Clare finds Mike home alone with a pile of cash and wants to know where he got it from and Mike lies about investing in real-estate. Clare insists that there is something dodgy going on, while it's awkward as Nik and Eileen come for dinner; as Samantha and Bill bicker over the business. Things escalate and Eileen and Nik leave and chat at the RR, while Bill and Samantha row and she feels like Bill has been so dishonest lately. Samantha confides in Clare and Clare opens up about what she saw at Mike's house. Samantha is shocked. Clare has a go at Bill at the RR for not taking his marriage seriously. Bill shocks Clare when he makes a remark about the marriage not being worth it. Eileen and Nik realise the extent to Bill and Samantha's marriage crisis.