5th October 2021

Candace covers for Audrey at the corner shop and tells Carla how she should be shopping somewhere fancy because of the way she looks. Ian and David chat outside the cafe, as Tracey approaches them and learns that they intend to sober up with the cafe grub. Ian asks him if he's thought much about visiting Natasha and Tracey insists that he does. Jane walks in and senses they are talking about Natasha and airs her opinion of how bad the justice system has been to her given what Jim did. Tracey leaves and spots Lydia and Matt getting close outside the charity shop. Elsie chats to Ricky at the RR over her next scheduled appointments and how the house is cramped. Ricky doesn't take much interest until she mentions that they should find a place of their own. Candace makes herself at home at the Jones and Ian agrees to her to cook to say thanks for being so welcoming. Adam wants to go to the park, and David vows to take him. Elsie tells John that they need more space and is annoyed as he insists they Claudia and him will rally around them. Elsie complains to Candace who pops in. Candace becomes acquainted with Ricky. David and Adam chat about Jim and David feels more pressure to see Natasha as he's missing her. Tracey gets back and learns Ian has allowed Candace to make dinner and they enjoy it. Tracey asks Candace how log she intends to stop by for. Ian thinks she's being too forward. Matt and Lydia walk through the park and are near David and Adam. Lydia thanks him for giving her company and Matt flirts again. As Lydia continues to seduce Matt, he notices David collapses and rushes towards David. David regains consciousness and they take him home, where Tracey learns what happened and vows to call 999. Tracey and David believe it's the carbon monoxide poisoning affects. Matt lies about being with Lydia as Candace asks where he has been. As Tracey is about to tell Candace about seeing Matt and Lydia, Ian tells Tracey she has urgent post. Matt is angry, while Tracey is floored to discover she has a visiting order from Jim. Tracey heads outside, where she warns Matt to stop messing about Candace. Matt tells her to mind her own business.

Stella and Jack have their first adoption interview and as it goes well, Stella gets nervous as Jack looks like he's in thought. Stella makes the consultant aware of the responsibilities that come with raising adopted kids, and Stella vows to tell them about Jack losing Harry and Kate. Jack stops her, As the consultant leaves, Stella tells Jack that he should have told her the truth and Jack tells her they stand more of a chance. Paul and Chris chat and Chris thanks Paul for all his advice to get the Bistro. Paul insists on a monetary cut, throwing Chris off. Stella pops out and while Audrey reminds 'cowboys' Paul and Chris to get on with the work at the flat. A thrown Paul insists that Chris gets on with it and vows to speak to him later at the RR. Chris airs his concern about Paul to Audrey. Paul and Micheal enjoy a drink at the cafe and Stella reminds Paul to get on with sorting out the flat. Paul tells her that Chris is handling it. Audrey insists on helping Chris out feeling bad for him, while Stella gets news that the adoption agency wants them to adopt soon since their interview was great. Stella seems unsure and tells Jack she needs to head out while he prepares dinner. Stella meets Elsie and airs her concern over the adoption. Elsie assures her that it's very early stages. Audrey surprises Jonny and Paula with the flat wallpaper, and Jonny is happy. Paul tells Mike he was smart to ask for a share of the Bistro and applauds him, while Stella tells Jack the good news about the adoption over dinner. Paul and Chris chat in the backroom about his cut, and Chris feels frustrated that he's having to give up a lot for Paul's help. Paul arranges dinner at the Bistro so they can talk. Samantha and Mike chat the RR and she tells him how proud she is for him to stand up to Chris.

Mike heads off as Chris arrives to the bar, making his air his concern over how Mike is generating income. Samantha finds Cilla at the bar and asks about the pregnancy only to learn there isn't one. Cilla is shocked that she knew and that Samantha had also told Chris. Samantha apologises as Chris comes over and Cilla promptly makes an exit. Chris complains about Cilla. Samantha insists she cant say whether Cilla is pregnant or not, sparking his curiosity. Clare learns from Elsie that he attempts to move out are failing. Outside the charity shop, Samantha and Chris row over Cilla and Bill walks by vowing he has a surprise for her, stealing her away from Chris. Bill tells her, at Laura's bar, that he's booked a ticket for her to Greece like she's always wanted. Samantha is upset that Bill isn't coming, as he insists they enjoy a romantic meal tonight at the Bistro. Samantha insists that RR, but Bill is adamant. Samantha updates Bill about the gossip with Cilla and Chris, just as Chris and Paul arrive. Bill thinks they are stalking them, and Samantha tells him to ignore them as he gets a drink for them both. Paul and Chris are obviously talking about business, making Samantha take Chris outside to warn him that he's making it obvious. Samantha tells Chris he's jealous annoying him, and tells him that she's going to Greece. Chris is envious while Samantha gets back to Bill.