16th July 2021

John tells Ricky that he should be taking it easy as he handle baby Neil. Claudia insists that John spends time with Terry after much persuasion. Eve sees Tommy as she checks to ensure he hasn't changed his mind about a surprise party for Terry. They later meet Claudia at the cafe where Tommy encourages the idea of a surprise party. Claudia and Samantha chat at the RR bar while John struggles to find common ground with a despondent Terry as he visits him at the house after he refuses to meet at the RR. Elsie checks up on Ricky, who believes he can continue as normal as he carries out normal day to day duties, despite his diagnosis. Claudia learns from John that Terry refused to talk much while John and Chris talk about Ricky's condition. Elsie tells Claudia that Ricky is fine as she checked on him and Claudia tells Eve she isn't sure about a party for Terry who appears to be laying about since his job loss. Claudia feels Terry needs more help. Ricky feels faint after taking the bins out and makes a call to get an appointment with the GP. John asks Ricky if he is okay and Ricky insists that he is fine, obviously not.

Piper learns from Karl that he was misbehaving and led Andrea astray the night before leading to a fallout. An embarrassed Piper is annoyed at Karl and apologises to Andrea at the bar on his behalf. Liz, who catches a glimpse of the conversation, tells Andrea that Karl is obviously into her. Andrea asks Samantha if she wants to join the girls at Piper's as Tracey expresses her excitement. Andrea, Piper and Tracey have a look at the wedding stuff and Karl stays while Piper makes digs about his awful choice. Karl leaves as Tracey, Piper and Andrea talk about the wedding to an unenthusiastic Piper. Piper checks the time, while Andrea calls Liz to join them. Liz joins and Piper soon leaves abruptly to see Karyn in prison. Tracey tells Andrea that Piper is struggling with Karyn being in prison. Karl comes home to find that Piper has gone and learns from Tracey where she went. As Karl heads out, Andrea follows him out and confronts him that Piper is annoyed with their wedding stuff choices. Andrea is angry and blames him for Piper's mood. Lydia and Candace chat about their career's at the RR.

Steve waves Greg off as Liz and Tracey head to the RR after being at Piper's. Tracey heads inside and finds an overworked Charlene. while Liz is annoyed that Steve continues to give Greg the time and day. Charlene is overworked behind the bar and annoyed of Liz's attitude. Becca asks Steve IF he is okay after Greg has left for good. Charlene makes nice comment about Greg and it sets Liz off who orders her around. Becca and Steve check the house and decide they will have to sell their house and move into the RR. Charlene is angry at Liz's orders and calls her a tart leading Liz to sack her. Lydia is enlisted by Liz to help behind the bar. Becca is shocked to find Lydia there and asks about Charlene and learns she resigned. An angry Liz has a strop and Steve reckons it was because of Greg leaving. Liz complains to Andrea. Becca tries to convince Charlene to come back, but Charlene tells Becca that she accepted Carla's job offer. Candace is shocked to find Lydia behind the bar, obviously jealous. Lydia tells Ricky that he should be taking it easy. This annoys Ricky.