29th October 2021

Samantha wake up at Chris', and he offers her a cup of tea. Samantha thanks Chris for being civil. Mike tells her that Chris hasn't drunk in the last 24 hours. Samantha doesn't tells Chris what has happened with her and Bill. Nick comes over to Bill's, and Nick asks if he's heard from Samantha. Nick can see Bill very puzzled and asks if he has cheated on her. Bill says no. Bill vows to get breakfast at the cafe. Chris apologises for his behaviour, while Bill gets coffee and bumps into Eileen and tells him he was just chatting to Nick. Bill is shocked to learn that Samantha didn't spend the night with them, and heads straight to Chris'. Jane prepares to make dinner while Barry heads out. Jane looks at her phone to Bill's contact. Bill marches over to Chris and accuses him of making a play on Samantha, and Samantha denies getting intimate with Chris. Samantha wants to know why he cares all of a sudden. Bill believes that the pair were having an affair and heads out. Samantha apologises to Chris, and Paul enters ready to talk business with Micheal at the RR over the Bistro, Chris insists that Samantha joins them. Bill comes into Jane's house through the back door, scaring her, as he explains that it's over with Samantha. Jane doesn't believe it's really the end, but Bill insists. Bill offers her to move in and they can start a business together like they always wanted to. Jane rejects and says its too late. Jane tells Bill to leave as Barry gets back. Samantha likes the sound of Paul and Chris' plans for the bistro, and the three get on. Chris tells Samantha he sent the money back to Bill making her smile. Micheal arrives and gets to know Samantha, happy for the future of his old restaurant. Samantha gets home and finds Bill there. They row, as Samantha is sick and tired of him. Bill reels as Samantha vows to stay in the home. Bill remains stubborn, and also refuses to move out.

Elsie fobs off Clare outside Laura's bar when she insists she takes a pregnancy test. Tracey chats to Eileen as she picks up Adam from school. Eileen complains about her son Eric, who is in the same year as Adam. Eileen notices Tracey distracted with her phone. It's obvious Jim hasn't listened, and is continuing to call Tracey from his phone. Elsie finds Matt sitting outside the cafe and asks him if he's okay, and they joke about his failed relationship, and how she could offer counselling. Matt compliments her on her work outfit, while Elsie heads into the cafe and chats to Ian, asking if Tracey is okay considering the latest encounters she has had with Tracey. Ian insists to know more now that she isn't offering him counselling anymore. Elsie tells Ian that Tracey enquired about depression. Elsie heads to the corner-shop and Clare pops out from nowhere, and purchases a pregnancy kit for her. Tracey gets back from school, and finds Candace who asks to retrieve her makeup bag she left. Candace also makes a comment about her phone, as Jim tries to call her. Tracey leaves a voice message, claiming that he needs to stop calling her, and get some help. Candace mocks Matt who plays chess. Matt appears endearing and innocent to Candace. Ian chats to David about what Elsie said, and suggests that Tracey could be struggling with depression. Eileen chats to Liz about Bill and Samantha's split, and Liz tells her that money has gone missing from the backroom. Eileen and Liz look at each other as Candace walks in. Liz tells her about the stolen cash, and Liz vows to get to the bottom of the situation as Candace is shocked that Liz almost put the blame on her. Ian asks Tracey if she is okay, as she plans to go to bed early. This reinforces Ian's theory, and he chats to David. Ian suggests that David stays until Natasha comes home and he agrees and they gear up for a game of chess. Elsie takes the test and learns that she is indeed pregnant. Elsie isn't happy.

Karyn comes in the RR and chats to Becca and Liz about the money that went missing. Karyn catches the attention of Micheal Spencer who flirts with her and shocked that she is single. Liz warns Micheal to be careful of 'this one', and they laugh it off. Becca continues to complain about the money to Karyn and makes a point about installing CCTV in the backroom. Karl and Piper chat in bed, enjoying a lie in. Piper gets frisky and the pair make-out, while Andrea wakes up to lots of work and calling clients. She has a missed call from Liz so decide to go to the RR taking the money she stole. Liz everyone she needs to pop out, after Micheal flirts with her too. Piper and Laura chat at the cafe about Piper having tow wedding planners because of Karyn. Karyn leaves the bar and finds Andrea approaching. Andrea feels tense and drops the cash she stole. Karyn mentions the cash was stole and when Karyn challenges Andrea, Andrea advises they talk in the backroom, where Karyn feel almighty with her sense of power over Karyn, annoying Andrea. Andrea explains her desperation was down to her leading to a row. Karyn tells her to quieten down, and she tells Andrea to drop the price of the wedding planning immediately. Andrea refuses, but Karyn blackmails her with the knowledge about Jack and Andrea's closeness. Andrea makes a dig about Karyn always being the other woman leading to another tense exchange of words. Andrea has no choice, and Karyn tells her to keep quite about the deal. Piper and Laura chat behind the bar and mention the wedding. Karl pops out and bumps into Karyn, where they go for a walk and Karyn mentions how Piper really loves him, and is happy about their wedding. As they walk past the new salon, Karyn is surprised to learn it belongs to Amanda and they chats to Karl about how Jim killing Harry was down to her, and that she had a lucky escape with Amanda. Andrea gets home, even more frustrated. Andrea witnesses Liz get a call from Karyn stating that the cash was found in the toilets. Liz tells Andrea, and Liz encourages her to crack a smile.