6th December 2021

Piper confides in her mum Des over what to do about Karl as she realises she still wants her wedding after seeing some photos. Laura and Sam help the babies put up the Christmas decor on the tree while Imelda shares her doubts over this special date. Laura eventually convinces Imelda to attend. As Sam and Laura discuss the missing money outside their house, Rick walks by and learns of what happened. He tells them that they should call the police. Imelda pops out and tells Laura she's doing to Stella's. Sam appears shocked and agrees to look into calling the cops. Laura learns from Sam at the cafe that Sam thought it could have been Rick who stole the cash as he payed the large tab following the day the money was taken. Sam is still unsure about Rick. Stella learns more of Imelda's tragic love life and gives her a make-over. Stella uses Amanda's hair tools and Audrey arrives and laughs at the look. Stella is annoyed, and Imelda tells Stella this was a stupid idea. Stella has a go at Audrey as Imelda storms off deciding not to attend the mystery date. Sam tells Laura at the bar that he still cannot find the money. Piper arrives and also asks about it. Laura greets Micheal and tells him that she has a surprise for him. Stella arrives shortly and tells Laura that Imelda bailed out. Laura tells Stella about the money and it leaves her upset. Stella chats to Michael at the bar soon after while Imelda chats to Des about how annoying Audrey is. Des tells Imelda she could really do with a new man. Laura tries to call Imelda, who refuses to answer. Piper notices Micheal getting the drinks in for Stella. They get on, and Imelda eventually picks up her phone to talk to Laura who pleads her to come to the bar. Piper and Laura are happy. As Piper leaves, she bumps into Rick, and they chat. Piper also bumps into Jack and enlightens him about Stella and Micheal bonding. Stella learns that Imelda is coming and charms Micheal even more. Micheal starts to flirt as Imelda arrives and Laura presents Micheal. Imelda scoffs and mocks his attempts at wooing Stella. Micheal feels led on by Stella who gets angry. Imelda has a go at Micheal, and the pair argue. Imelda leaves angrily as Stella and Laura despair in their failed efforts to get Imelda a man.

Natasha complains about the state of the house and they chat about it, and how he was staying at The Jones'. Marc come downstairs as Natasha learns about the living arrangements. Natasha is upset for Marc and Elle's split and tells David that she is going to talk to Elle. Candace chats to Tracey about her babysitting. Ian and Tracey have another bitter exchange over Jim, as Ian struggles to accept what she is doing for Jim.Natasha chats to Marya, who insists that she has tried to get Elle and Marc back together. Marya vows to keep trying while Marc's community service is encouraged by Stella who tells him that there are litter snobs around. Marc learns that that person is Michael Spencer. Tracey and David chat at the cafe about Ian being difficult. Natasha joins and learns of the Jim situation and vows to stay out of that. David tells Tracey that it will be okay. David and Natasha decide to head to Laura's bar, where Marc is getting antagonised by Audrey over his community service. David defends him, while Laura and Natasha chat about Jane and Barry. Natasha and David discuss how Marc thinks that he was framed. Marc has a run in with Elle as he clean up more of the town.

John isn't a fan of his new jacket and Claudia teases him now that his old ones have gone. Lydia tells Becca to sack Ricky, and she explains how they kissed that day. Becca insists that she finds a replacement barmaid pronto. Elsie bumps into Ian, who learns of her pregnancy, while Ricky comes over. Becca leaves the room and Lydia accuses Ricky of messing her about. She ends their fling, while John refuses to wear the jacket and leaves the house. Terry tries it on while everyone is away. Ricky gets a drink at the bar while Lydia finds Candace in the corner shop, and asks her to come back to the RR. Candace is happy and invites her to chat in the backroom. They agree to put the past behind them and agree to be friends. Lydia arrives back at the RR with good news and Ricky is stunned to learn he has been fired. Elsie stands up for Ricky. Lydia leaves, making Elsie think. Ricky is unhappy and storms out, prompting Elsie to ask what that was all about. Ricky denies that it had anything to do with Lydia. Claudia finds Terry wearing John's new jacket. John tells him to keep it, as Terry and Claudia mess with John.