5th November 2021

Tracey and Ian are surprisingly close the next morning as Ian encourages her to be honest with her feelings. Tracey has a prison visit with Jim that day and tells Ian she has her cooking class. Tracey rejects to him joining her as she wants to feel independent. Ian thinks it's fine and wants to know why she was rowing with David, just as he comes downstairs all packed and ready to vacate. Tracey insists that he stays as she apologises for her mood yesterday. David is happy and joins Adam on the couch. Tracey gets ready. David lazily asks Ian whats for breakfast, as he plans to go the the cafe. Matt tries to be civil with Candace at the cafe, who is still unimpressed, and leaves. David sees Matt, who is still humiliated for making a play for Candace the day before. Matt blames David. But David gives him some harsh truths. Meanwhile, Tracey pops by the corner shop to grab a magazine and bumps into Karyn, who states that they barely see each other these days. Tracey promises to make time for her. Amy comes over from school as its half day and Adam misbehaves and gets angry at Amy for no reason. Ian worries about Adam's attitude and tells David. Ian is appalled as Adam shows no remorse. Tracey reluctantly meets Jim in prison after sitting outside contemplating it's worth. They get off to a good start as Tracey checks to see if he's feeling mentally stable, only to learn he has taken drugs. Tracey is outraged and has a go at him, threatening to never bring Adam back. Jim's shifting mood worries Tracey. Tracey is so appalled by Jim's efforts, that she vows to leave, but Jim blackmails her into coming back otherwise he will overdose. Jim frightens Tracey, who hurries out. Jim sits back and smiles. David tries to tame Adam as they prepare for dinner. Ian tells Amy that Liz will be here soon to pick her up. Tracey comes home, and Ian can see she's not herself. As Adam plays up, Tracey's anger erupts making Adam very upset. Tracey is upset and hurries outside, where Ian tells her that shouting is never the answer. Ian insists that maybe they need to get Adam help, but Tracey says it's fine and doesn't want to talk about it, or Jim. Tracey refuses to go to Elsie also.

Liz can see Andrea is stressed again that morning and tells her that she will incur rapid ageing. Liz fetches her forgotten handbag. Andrea sits at the cafe contemplating as Jack walks in. Jack can see she is inundated wit work and asks to join her, where Andrea reveals she will tells Stella about their close encounter. Jack is perplexed at the randomness and learns that Karyn knows and is willing to tell Stella. Jack wants to know why Karyn would do that, but Andrea refuses to say. A panicked Jack stops the conversation as Stella arrives and appears happy. Andrea insist on meeting later. Stella tells Jack that she needs a girly chat anyway as Jack encourages her to spend some time with him instead. Liz picks up Amy from the Jones', and can see that Amy is upset. Liz asks Tracey about it, and Tracey says she had a row with Adam. Andrea calls Piper as they plan to discuss the wedding. Candace makes another remark about the lost money she was blames for in the toilets to Liz, annoying Liz. Liz chats to Jack who needs to chat. Candace is interested as they hurry into the backroom. Candace calls Stella to meet her there. Liz is annoyed by Jack panicking about Andrea telling Stella the truth. Liz says she will talk to Andrea. Jack feels was unhelpful and hurries off. Stella arrives and wants to know why Candace called her there. Candace lies and says she needed a quick girly chat. Stella tells her she has one of those soon with Andrea soon and Candace tells her to enjoy. Stella heads off, while Andrea learns that Karyn is paying for the extra bits of the wedding. Andrea learns that Karyn is taking credit for her work making her even more cross. Andrea hides her anger, by vowing to meet again tomorrow just as Stella arrives. Andrea sits Stella down and chats about her dead child - the reason she could relate to Jack. Andrea fails to mention how Jack tried it on with her. Stella finds the conversation bizarre. Stella is eager to know if there was anything else and she says no. Stella gets a call to meet Jack at the RR while Candace tries to learns from Liz what her conversation with Jack was about. Stella complains about Andrea's randomness, and Jack is relieved. He vows to meet her at home while he enjoys a drink at the RR. Jack tells Liz that Andrea didn't spill. Candace watches on as they chat again. On his way home, Jack thanks Andrea for not saying anything. Jack can see Andrea is feeling chaotic and tells her to take a day off. Andrea scoffs and walks off angrily.

Claudia tells Liz how she thinks her and Jack look close. Claudia learns from Liz that Terry has stayed over since his eviction, just as he comes down the stairs. Claudia asks him to join them, and offers a place to stay at her place with John and Ricky. Terry isn't sure. Elsie and Ricky set up the new workspace in the bedroom as Ricky jokes that Elsie has everything she needs now. Elsie makes it clear that they need a house, bu that the desk has made it somewhat easier to work. John is surprised as Claudia brings home Terry and vows that he needs a place to stay and John is hugely apprehensive. Elsie says its fine as they will be out soon as a angry John storms out. Terry makes himself at home, while Claudia assures Elsie that Terry needs a place to stay as he is so vulnerable and she is happy with the decision. John complains to Eileen about it at the charity shop as she complains about Paula buying the place. John agrees that the Leightons do what the hell they want. Terry gets talking to Ricky and bonds with baby Neil as Claudia watches on. Elsie heads out for drinks with Clare and learns of her upcoming date with Dan and her troubles at home. Claudia tells Terry he looks like a different person as he plays with baby Neil. As Claudia mentions the meds, Terry leaves the room. John chats to Claudia at the RR, where he comes round to the idea and tells her about what Eileen said about the Leightons. Claudia tells Liz she's sorry for stealing her business as Terry is staying with them. Tommy thanks Claudia, and also mentions how she reckons Terry has stopped taking his medication . Ricky joins them and chats to Tommy. Lydia learns from Ricky about how the house reach is coming along. John complains that the house is too full for them to get close as John flirts with Claudia.