27th September 2021

Jane assures Barry that the conversation with Bill was trivial while Bill asks Becca for a large beer, and Carla teases him; joining him for a cheeky drink. Jane catches Clare on the street and tells her to not plan the wedding as its unnecessary. Clare is frustrated and believes its because of Bill. Clare is annoyed of Jane and Bill and makes her feelings known. Samantha and annoyed to find Bill drinking at the pub, shocked that he seems frustrated. Realising that Bill is bothered by something, she vows to get the truth from Jane as Bill went to hers shortly after she saw Bill. Clare, Barry and Jane sit in the cafe talking about the wedding, where Clare is encouraged to let Andrea win their competition. Samantha asks Jane what she did to Bill, almost causing a scene as Clare tries to intervene stating that it was all because of the wedding planning nonsense. Samantha complains about Bill's drinking. Samantha leaves to have lunch with Mike, while Barry wants to know what that was all about. Barry interrogates Jane, and Clare tells him to leave it alone. Jane is annoyed to find Bill at her door when she goes home, and accuses him of causing trouble. Bill thinks Jane is not being true to herself over wanting to marry Barry, leaving Bill to dish out some home truths leading Jane to slap Bill. Bill leaves trying to get back into Samantha's good books, while Barry checks on Laura and gifts her some money for a new start at the bar. Samantha finds Chris at the Bistro and asks him to join her and Mike. Barry gets home and tells Jane about it. Barry is offended when Jane is angsty, and believes it's over Laura. They row and Barry pops out and complains to Carla outside Underworld, where he advises her to check on Jane. Jane confides in Carla that Bill wont let it lie.

Eve and Tommy pack,as they look forward to getting things on track. Derek assures them its a good decision. Paula arrives and they discuss the move. Eve thanks Derek and Derek and Paula go to the RR where Laura thanks Derek for helping to suss out Amanda's scandal. Paula is proud of Derek and warns him not to gloat to Amanda. Instead Derek makes a snide dig about the contract, leaving Amanda confused. Claudia checks on Terry and he opens up about doing his part. Terry tells Claudia that he is more focused on Tommy instead of money problems. Eve and Claudia tells Terry everything will be fine. Derek comes over again to ask about shifting boxes. Eve and Derek joke about Amanda getting what she deserved and Tommy overhears, misinterpreting what they are saying, believing that Eve and Derek and laughing about Tommy. Tommy sneaks out and hits the bottle, asking Becca for a large one. Terry thanks Claudia for her help as she leaves, while Eve realises Tommy is out. Derek decides to go back to the bar to see Paula, but finds Tommy drinking and snaps him out of it. Eve arrives and a tipsy Tommy accuses them of laughing at him. Derek tells Tommy they were talking about Amanda. Eve accuses Tommy of being reckless and he storms out. Derek decides to take control and threatens to withdraw his offer if Tommy continues to fly off the handle like he has done. Tommy finally gets the message and Derek leaves. Terry joins Eve and tells him that Tommy is outside and was drinking. Terry believes it was because of him, and asks Tommy if he's okay and an embarrassed Tommy admits he has been a terrible son and goes home. Eve comes out to tell Terry things will be okay.

Marya finds a worried Marc at home and gives him an opportunity to tell all about what's been troubling him. Marya can sniff that Alvin is involved and tells him to be careful whatever it is. Amanda goes for a drink at the bistro and finds Dan. Dan introduces himself as Alvin's brother and reveals that the deal was supposed to make up for Alvin's dodgy doings in the past. Amanda asks if he has seen Alvin, and the both struggle to get hold of him. Amanda confides in Dan, revealing at least she has her salon. Dan reveals his plans to get back to doing what he knows best. Dan gets Amanda a drink and leaves. Amanda continues to drink and hits the Salon, while Elle chats to Eve about Tommy. Eve finds that the salon lights are o and finds Amanda drowning her sorrows trying to fix the mess she and Alvin made. Amanda tells Elle it was too good to be true and Elle gets her to stop drinking and to focus on the Salon. Amanda thanks Elle and tells her she is very special. Amanda shocks Elle by getting emotional, while Elle finds Marc outside, who invites her for a meal out. Marc and Elle hit the bistro, where Marc learns from Elle that Alvin is missing and learns of her chat with Amanda. Marc tries to call Alvin, and Elle wants to know how he knows him. Marc gets a drink and tries to call again, ruining Elle's dinner, who decides to leave. Elle is shocked as he lets her and Elle complains to Marya. Clare asks Marc what's wrong and he tells her to keep her beak out. Amanda, furious with Alvin, continues to look for him and walks past the bar , where Derek teases her about leaving important information about. A riled Amanda is angry as she's antagonised by Derek. Amanda vows to give Laura a piece of her mind, and Derek mocks her, making Amanda stop and reflect. She walks down the street, and eventually finds a beaten-up Alvin, and aids him immediately. Alvin tells her to take he somewhere safe. Alvin asks her for alcohol as he can tell she has been drinking. Alvin's phone rings, as Marc attempts to call him.