20th January 2022

Karyn makes a call to the medical centre regarding her addiction. A nauseous Karyn takes some more pills . She thinks she's about to vomit and rushes to the kitchen sink. Piper shouts from downstairs if Karyn wants some coffee. Karyn washes her face and heads down. Imelda bumps into Michael, and he tells her that Jack is leaving the valley. Imelda is shocked. Piper snuggles with Karl on the couch as she doesn't want to do anything to day. The pair get frisky. Karyn finds Eve at the door and lets her in, as Karyn heads out for some air and goes to the café, where Sam thinks she looks awful, and gets her a coffee. Karyn declines his offer. Sam asks the barrister for takeaway coffee for Laura, Eve to chats Piper and Karl. Sam sits with Karyn, and is annoyed as it's obvious she's still taking those pills as Karyn expresses how nauseous she is, and he tells her to not put him in a difficult position given that his house is full, and that Bobby may have to come back to his place. Karyn lies claiming that she just has a headache. Sam is disappointed and tells her to get seen by a professional. Karyn insults him as he's on her case. An angry Karyn heads home. Piper and Karl take Bobby for a stroll in the park. Piper mentions how it's nice that they have Bobby, and Karl insists he would love to have a baby with her one day. They sit down on the park bench, and Piper wants to talk about adopting as she can't have her own, and Karl laughs it off as it was just an idea. Piper wonders how everything went to plan on their wedding day as none of her weddings ever have ever gone to plan. Karl looks away. The married couple kiss. Shortly, Des, on her morning jog, is happy to see Piper and Karl and gives Karl a big kiss. Des tells them to come over for dinner. Piper asks her mum how Karyn has been doing, and learns that Karyn is pushing her away. Karyn, meanwhile, panics as Bobby isn't home and calls Piper frantically, who assures her that they have Bobby. Piper asks her if she's okay. Karyn tells her she's just a bit confused. Piper tells Karl that she ought to get back to check on Karyn. Des reckons Karyn has been alright until yesterday, when they came back from their honeymoon. Karyn tells Piper to give her lift to the medical centre. Sam and Laura get the bar ready and Sam mentions to Laura how Karyn is back on the painkillers. Laura thinks it's awful. Sam reckons Bobby will be fine under Piper's care. Imelda pops by having taken the kids to school and asks if they are okay. Laura assures her that they are finally being more cooperative. Imelda heads for coffee with Des. They chat about Karyn's addiction. She also mentions how she can't get hold of Jack by phone and ought to see him. Imelda thinks it's too late. Audrey pops by and joins them for coffee, complaining about standing all morning on the shop floor. Imelda asks her about Jack, and she has no idea about the situation. Imelda leaves and vows to look for him. Karyn hates being back at the hospital and wants to leave. Piper tells her to stop being erratic and she apologises. Piper is annoyed that she's not asking for help. Karyn doesn't want to be know as an addict. Nurse Nikki calls Karyn in. Piper assures her that everything will be okay and tells Piper to go home. Karl finds that the kitchen is a state and lots of empty pill cases everywhere. He starts clearing up. Piper gets back and Karl has cleaned the kitchen claiming he just made some toast, as it to not alarm Piper on how Karyn is struggling.

Eileen opens the charity shop that morning, and Samantha walks by and asks how she's finding dealing with Paula. Eileen tells her it's not worth talking about given that everyone's talking about the toy thief that ruined Christmas. Samantha appears confused and wishes her a good day. Terry chats to Claudia and John at breakfast about the mystery buyer, who he is seeing today. Claudia vows to meet them too so it's safer, and John also vows to be there too to protect Claudia. Claudia suggests that Terry asks for the payment first. Terry thinks about it, while Elsie bumps into Eve at the corner shop. Eve appreciates that her and Tommy are close, and asks what the meeting was about. Elsie tells her that he left something from the last time he came over. Eve asks if she's feeling any better and suggests some herbal remedies for her sickness. Elsie thanks her and goes home. Grace Canning shows up in the valley by taxi as she opens the taxi door and looks around. She strolls into the charity shop, while Eric misbehaves asking for more toys. Eileen tells him that he has enough toys. Grace makes a comment and the pair get talking. Terry tells Elsie at home that he is expecting a visitor soon to ask about the car. Grace learns that the charity is a small business and buys out the antique watches. Eileen thanks her and she makes her way out of the shop. Terry anxiously waits at the café where Claudia soon arrives and asks about the buyer. Claudia is intrigued and chats to Terry about it. Eve, who is close, asks about what's going on. Eve thinks its ridiculous as John also arrives. Grace makes her way to the café, but decides to rush back to the charity shop. Eileen tells her that they have a strict no refund policy. Grace tells her that she's feeling lonely and needs a friend to talk to. Eileen puts the kettle on, as Grace intends to keep the jewellery. Eve waits with John, Claudia and Terry, but to no avail. Claudia tells Terry she knew it was time waster. Eve heads off. Grace tells Eileen that she may have made a huge mistake in coming to the valley, and soon after their conversation heads out the door after thanking Eileen. Terry recognises Grace and heads to the shop with Claudia. Terry confronts Grace. Grace asks if he has her car, unmasking herself as the car buyer. Claudia asks Terry 'who is she?'. Elsie fails to concentrate on work, and gives Tommy a ring to thank him for yesterday.

Amanda wants to explain herself as Elle comes in. Elle tells her that she's been lying to her and that she stole the café file against Marc. Amanda scoffs and explains why she ever want to do that. Elle questions Jonny, who saves Amanda by claiming to know nothing. Elle explains what a nightmare her and Marc's married life has been because of Alvin. Amanda insists that it was all Aaron's doing. Jonny goes downstairs to leave the girls to it. Elle settles down, and apologises to Amanda. Elle remains so confused. Elle just wants justice for Marc even if their marriage can't be saved. Amanda puts her arm around Elle. Amanda's phone goes off, as Alvin calls and messages 'are we still meeting?'. Elle looks at Amanda. Its obvious Alvin has been let out. Marya pops by Natasha's as Marc returns home from hospital. Natasha lets them talk, and leaves. Marc just wants to relax, as Marya vows that he needs to fight his case if Amanda has stolen evidence. Marc throws off Marya by mentioning that he ought to be there for Elle. Marya regrettably agrees and the pair hug tightly. Elle storms off downstairs and Amanda follows. Amanda explains to Elle how she wants to get the bottom of this, for the business. Elle insists that they are made for each other. Elle accuses Amanda of just looking after herself, and t hell with everyone else as the row escalates onto the street outside the shop. Claudia rushes towards Elle and tells Amanda to stay away from her. Amanda calms down and calls Alvin. Audrey asks Jonny what that was about. Jonny tells her that Amanda is sticking by Alvin. Claudia reckons there must be a mistake as Alvin is not charged with Aaron's murder. Marya gets back and Elle tells her that Alvin is out of prison. Natasha gets home and finds Marc watching TV and asks how he is. Natasha explains how worried she was for him, and asks if he is still seeing Marya. Marc tells her that he's going to fight to get back Elle. Natasha reckons that it won't be so much of a fight given what has happened. Marc isn't so sure as he tells her that the file has gone missing. Amanda and Alvin meet in a back street in town as Alvin arrives with a hoodie. Amanda tells him to stop being dramatic as he's not on the run. Alvin asks Amanda what has happened. She turns around and she slaps him. Amanda exclaims angrily how she can't believe what she has done for him. Amanda tells him that she has saved his career, and that he owes her the world. Later, Amanda is seen driving off that night.