25th December 2021

Steve dresses up as Santa and surprises Amy in the RR backroom while Becca and Liz chat about Piper's wedding and talk about Andrea. Liz complains about her awful date with Alan. Matt wishes Candace outside the RR, and mentions that they need to see more of each other, although they live with each other. Eileen pops over and brings some toys from the collection they acquired for charity. Ian brings Amy's presents and Eileen gives some more toys to Ian for Bethany and Adam. Becca thinks Steve should give his costume to Eileen. Candace asks Liz if they expecting more ale, and Liz learns that delivery is due today. Steve and Becca kiss after Eileen and Ian leave, confirming that they are okay, while Matt tells Lydia and Candace about his party idea. Lydia id down for it. Paul wishes Jonny a Merry Christmas, and heads to the RR, where he finds Liz arguing with the ale deliverers who refuse to bring in the ale barrels because they aren't getting paid for it. Liz threatens to call their company and gets her phone out. Paul intervenes and decides to bring it all in for her. Liz thanks him, as they bring the ale to the cellar. They chat about the date with Alan and laugh about how awful it was. Liz realises that Paul is hiding something and invites him in to the backroom. Steve tries to listen on the other side of the door, and tells Candace that Liz and Paul are talking in the room. Steve wishes Lydia and Candace luck with the wedding service as Steve goes back to his room with Becca to enjoy Christmas. Paul confesses to Liz that he knew that maintenance was required on the Bistro on the night it exploded. Paul reveals that he feels that he and Chris are to blame. Liz understands and wishes that Paul spoke to him. Paul reveals that Andrea's death and last day made the whole situation worse for him. Paul notices Liz has gone quiet an

d he finishes his drink and is about to leave. Liz tells him they are not done just yet. A while later, Candace and Lydia and Matt see Liz and Paul walk to the bar, announcing that they are back together as Liz is able to forgive Paul. Paul feels relieved and asks Lydia for a stiff glass of whiskey. Steve gets kinky with his Santa outfit and has sex with Becca.

Alicia and Rick fight about the laptop as they walk to Sam's. They both say Merry Chrimbo to Jonny who is outside the corner shop. Sam kisses Laura and heads outside to receive Rick and Alicia, who makes her way inside. Rick asks Sam if he's feeling in spirit to invite him over, but Sam asserts that he was tipsy last night and didn't mean what he said about offering the job. Sam demands his money back by January. Rick thinks that he is teasing, but Sam won't forgive Rick and wishes him a Merry Christmas. Rick walks off down the street. Laura waits at the front door, and asks what that was about. Sam says it was irrelevant. Laura serves Karl breakfast as he comes downstairs hungover. Imelda thinks that Karl is lucky to have this service on Christmas Day. Imelda needs to pop out. Alicia plays with Bobby and Anthony and helps Laura with the turkey. Des and Karyn prepare Piper, who frets about her wedding dress. Des thinks Piper looks amazing, while Ian calls Tracey back to bed. Tracey vows to crack on with food and getting ready for the wedding. Imelda pops by Jack's and invites him for Christmas later for after the wedding. Jack thanks her. Tracey continues to distance herself by cleaning or being with the kids. Sam gets Karl ready and looking smart. Laura and Alicia decide to make a move and try to call Imelda. Piper and Des make their way into the cab, and Natasha tells Piper how gorgeous she looks. Natasha vows she needs to talk to Karyn and heads inside, while Tracey and Ian greet David at the venue. Sam and Karl wait at the alter. Sam give Karl a shot, as a hair of the dog. Karyn comes downstairs all dressed and is shocked to see Natasha. Natasha reminds her to take her pills and makes a comment of ruining Piper's life too. Karyn tells her to leave. Natasha vows that she has nothing to lose and heads out. Karyn claims that they are quits, and immediately messages Karl to tell him that Natasha knows about their one night stand. Imelda and Des and Jeff arrive at the venue and take their seats, while Piper waits for Karyn at the venue in the other room.

David wants to know what took Natasha so long. Piper walks down the isle as Karyn arrives and the wedding goes on without a hitch. Karl and Piper kiss. As they celebrate a grab canapes. Natasha wants the attention, and Tracey asks what she is doing. Karyn tells Natasha to leave. Karl looks at Karyn glaringly. Lydia and Candace complain about having to work on Christmas Day as they prepare the post wedding party. Natasha gives a toast to Piper and Karl and drops in how Karyn has been pill popping. Karyn pushes Natasha towards the door, and Piper is upset that Karyn let their feud continue on her wedding day. Karl ushers everyone out, as they make their way to the RR. Piper asks Karyn in the car what that was about. Karyn tells her it's true, but she's getting help. Karl makes a speech, while Tracey watches as David insists that Natasha leaves to Jane's after causing that scene. Tracey smiles. They all makes a toast to Andrea, and the married couple. Tracey meets Karyn outside the RR, where gets confirmation that Natasha knows about the one night stand. Tracey learns that David has overheard and must have told Natasha.

Marya and Paul open up the gifts under the tree. Elle watches them, and joins, and mentions what Amanda said about her siding with Marc. Marya claims that that's just Amanda mouthing off. Dan brings Clare flowers outside the cafe and the pair kiss. Clare tells Dan she's going home to have Christmas dinner. Jane adjusts the couch as Barry struggles to walk and returns home from the hospital. Amanda and Alvin chat at the cafe. Alvin checks his phone, so Amanda tells him to turn it off today of all days. Marya and Elle chat. Elle catches Marya smile as she gets a nice message from Marc. Marya asks if there's any chance of her getting back with Marc, and Elle is repulsed and vows to find a new lover as a new yer resolution. Elle greets Claudia and John as they come over for dinner. Jane opens the door to Natasha and asks how the wedding was. Natasha is pleased to see Barry back and Jane tells Natasha in the kitchen that it will take a while for Barry to adjust. Natasha wants to know why Clare is so smiley. Marc does the Christmas dinner prep, and Barry is impressed and happily lays back while the work gets done for the dinner. Marya head out, and meets Marc outside the house. Marya tells him that this isn't a good idea, but Marc has brought mistletoe and kisses Marya. Natasha sees it and is fuming. Jonny and Audrey chat while Amanda and Alvin bump into Dan. Dan is surprisingly nice to Alvin, while Audrey lets the couple in. Natasha berates Marya for her kiss with Marc and is disappointed. Amanda surprises everyone by wanting to play board games. Audrey suggests poker, and jokes that they get Paul over. Alvin likes her style. Amanda pulls out snakes and ladders. Candace hears, and wants to join in. Alvin looks outside and spots Aaron and heads out to Aaron is let into the shop, while the rest play the games. Aaron wants the money he is owe, and Alvin tells him that he sunk the cash into the Salon. Alvin tells him he isn't interested in money anymore and wants a decent life. Aaron laughs and tells him that he said this years ago. Aaron hurls abuse at him and threatens to get his cash some way or another. Alvin claims that the police and looking for him, but Aaron tells Alvin that he knows it's not true, and is aware of his smoke and mirrors pretence. Aaron threaten to call the police himself knowing that Alvin isn't all that innocent either. Alvin tells Aaron to leave and he does so, but claims that he will be back unless he gets his money. Aaron gives him a time limit of 48 hours. Amanda calls for Alvin, who shuts the door on Aaron.