7th September 2021

Matt makes breakfast for Tracey and Ian and vows to take the kids out to the park. A reluctant Tracey agrees and Ian appreciates his fondness to his siblings. Piper chats to Karl at the hospital and talk about Karyn's progress. Piper mentions her chat with Paula over their wedding, and decide to remain engaged. Piper and Karl are happy, while Laura and Sam are not, as Laura fumes as Sam doesn't' think she should give up her share in the bar. Paula tells them how Amanda has a salon too, making Laura even mad. Laura vows to get answers and storms out while Claudia tells Amanda about Elle's holiday, and Claudia is pleased and curious to know that Elle and Amanda are getting on so well. Amanda heads to the salon, while Imelda asks Piper how Karyn is doing at the hospital and gives her company telling her how Laura is thinking of giving up her shares. Piper tells Imelda that the wedding is back on and they head to Des' to tell her and Jeff the good news, while Sam makes a dig at Alvin in the cafe about Amanda getting what she wants. Des is happy for Piper, while Piper heads to the cafe. Amanda finds Laura at the salon door and lets her in. Laura wants to know why Amanda is being difficult and Amanda eventually reveals how Harry promised her the bar and this is her only way of getting in. Laura is convinced that Amanda got the share illegally and accuses her of all sorts, while Amanda mocks her attempts. Laura makes a dig about Harry and the women row. Laura reveals she will never give up her shares. Piper tells Sam that the wedding is back on, and that she's eager for the job and sad to hear about Laura's decision. Laura comes back and reveals she will fight for the bar making Sam and Piper happy. Matt and Candace meet at the park while the kids play and Candace tells him that his parents already think she's a bad role model. Matt is approached by David who tells him to be careful when looking after children and David mentions his kids- Colin and Holly, now adults. Matt and Candace leave with the kids and head home, where they let the kids watch TV, and the pair head to the bedroom while Ian and Tracey are still out. Tracey complains to David over her failed job application as a chef, ad David encourages her to keep going. Ian, at the bar talking to Becca, asks Tracey how her interview went. Becca and Ian support Tracey who heads back to check on the kids, and she's astonished by the house being a mess. Candace and Matt comes downstairs looking guilty an Tracey blames Candace while Ian mops up the house. Tracey is annoyed as Ian forgives Matt and Candace for a second time, and Tracey and Beth go to Cilla's where she complains about them.

John is surprised to see Terry in town, who vows that he's been busy. Claudia visits Paula and complains how her house is full of crying babies. Claudia airs her idea of Amanda and Elle's closeness, while Elsie takes care of the babies and Ricky. Ricky insists on helping, but John wont let him. John praises Elsie's hard work. Elsie tells John she needs help and cannot concentrate with her psychology studies. Terry is spotted by Derek and Paula at the beach, and learn he is litter picking as a volunteering job. Claudia comes back and Elsie has cooked for them all. John and Claudia eat and hit the RR, and Ricky tells Elsie that he is proud of her. John tells Lydia that Ricky could do with her help. Lydia is annoyed that John is blowing hot and cold, but agrees to talk to Elsie. John and Claudia chat with Derek and Paula about their wedding, and how they spotted Terry at the beach. Terry starts fishing by the sea, away from the world. Candace complains to Lydia about Tracey, who tells her that she should apologise to Tracey. Lydia, having finished her shift, asks Elsie if she needs extra help and Elsie reveals that all is fine.