11th November 2021

Clare blanks Jane as Clare heads to home that day. Jane complains about Clare to Barry and as Barry suggests an intervention, Jane stays quiet as Barry could learn about the affair that way. Samantha pops by Chris' to drop off some stuff and thanks Chris and Mike for letting her stay there. They learn that Bill doesn't know yet. Samantha confirms its pretty much over for them while Barry suggests they go to the Bistro, and Jane isn't feeling it because of Bill plan. Samantha learns from Chris that Mike is doing well with the drugs stuff, but airs concern about Ryan, who arrives. Chris invites him in and tells him to stay. Ryan tells Mike and Chris that he must go as he starts college soon, also embarrassed over Charlene insisting on walking him there. Meanwhile, Samantha packs her stuff at home and Bill finds her and apologises for being so mean yesterday. Samantha doesn't seem bothered and mentions how she will be staying with Chris. Bill erupts into questions and the pair row again. As Bill calms down, Clare tells Samantha how she feels bad for abandoning her yesterday at the cafe. Samantha says it's okay, as Bill pulls his hair out. Bill tells Clare not to sympathise with her. Clare is astonished by his hypocrisy while Jane and Barry enjoy the food at the Bistro and Jane talks about how she would change the menu and place. Barry isn't interested. Bill finds Jane there, and encourages her to talk more about her passion. Barry can see that Jane is passionate about owning a restaurant. Nick arrives, and Bill confides in him over Samantha moving in with Chris. Ryan tells Charlene how he has a friend coming over and Charlene thinks that Ryan is gay, and suggests he comes out. Ryan says it's no that, and he gets annoyed. Charlene laughs. Mike chats to Clare about the split-up news. Ryan arrives as Clare leaves, and Mike gets Ryan to promises that he isn't selling drugs. Mike wants his stock back, but Ryan states that he used it all. Mike doesn't believe him. Jane continues to talk about her passion, and mentions how her and Carla thought about opening a restaurant years ago. Jane heads to Laura place, and asks questions about her bar. Samantha chats to Matt at the RR and Chris arrives. Samantha tells Chris how Bill plans to buy the Bistro, and she insists that they tell him. Chris wants to wait.

Karl bumps into a frustrated Andrea outside the cafe and learns that she is feeling stressed. Karl tells her to take it easy as she is looking rough. Karyn and Piper come back from shopping and sit outside a shop and dream about the big day. Karyn reveals she is celebrating her divorce to Jim and is going back to 'Edington'. Karyn insists she joins her fro drinks as they chat. Karyn puts her shopping on the wedding budget and Piper states that that will annoy Andrea. Piper warns her to go easy on Andrea as Karyn smirks. Karl and Andrea go the corner shop and Karl asks David how Natasha is. Piper comes home as Karyn gets ready. Karl comes home and learns they spent a lot of hen-do dresses and get close. Piper states that she is working at the bar tonight. Karyn bumps into Tracey and asks her to join her for drinks. Karyn complains that she barely sees her these days while Karl pops out and sees Jack and Andrea clash outside the the charity shop. Jack tries to comfort a stressed Andrea who erupts and Karl diffuses the situation as Jack leaves. Andrea tells him to back off, while Karl insists they go for a drink at that bar that they went to last time. Andrea agrees, and Karyn shocks Piper and Sam with her peace-talk and vowing to get back on the scene with men. Sam and Piper laugh. Laura arrives and helps behind the bar while Piper tries to call Karl who is occupied with Andrea. They get talking and as Andrea is about to open up, Andrea thinks that the drinks meeting was a mistake and heads back home after Karl tries to tempt her to stay. Karl is annoyed, and goes to Laura's bar where Karyn teases him. Karl doesn't feel like dealing with Karyn and heads home. Andrea passes their home. and decides to apologise to Karl and he invites her in where she opens up about how she is desperate for work and stole from the RR. Andrea can't tell him everything but Karl insists she reveals all that is bothering her. Andrea gets comfortable just as Karyn realises that she forgot her phone and bursts in on Andrea and Karl close on the couch. Karyn immediately tells Andrea to leave. Karl is about to explain himself as Karyn slaps him across the face.

Stella finds Jack outside the corner shop and they briefly talk about the memorial day for Katie. Jack seems distant and Stella asks him what's up. Stella confides in Imelda over Jack's distant behaviour and that the deaths have changed him hugely. Liz comes back, and Paul asks her where she has been. They learn that she's organising things for Katie's memorial. Candace isn't convinced while Paul tells her about the wine that Micheal gave her. Liz tells Candace to hold the fort until Lydia gets in. Candace complains about Liz to Paul as Liz is off again. Paul gets paranoid and tries to call Liz, who doesn't pick up. Stella is advised to talk to Liz, and Stella asks Andrea if she has seen Liz. Andrea said that she had to go somewhere but doesn't know where exactly. Liz meets Jack at the park as they plan to remember Katie that day. They set off for the beach, while Paul tells Candace that he's off to see Chris. Chris and Paul chat in the Bistro office. Chris learns that it's his office now. Paul confides in him over Liz, and Chris advises that they have some shots downstairs. Dan teases them and gets a drink on the house, while Chris dares Paul to flirt with a random red-head. Chris encourages Paul, who flirts with her. Paul feels odd as she flirts back and lashes out and her and Chris and leaves. it's clear that Paul is missing Liz. Candace tells Lydia abut Liz, and Stella arrives, who claims she cant find Liz too. Stella realises something is amiss. Paul gets working on business in the corner shop backroom, and Audrey enters, who apologises for telling Liz about his ulterior motive with the shop. Paul is left with food for thought, as Stella enters claiming she can't find Liz. Paul learns that Stella thinks Jack and Liz are doing something in secret. Jack and Liz lay flowers at the beach for Katie and get close. They return to the local beach area, and Jack tells her that he can move on now, and that it's thanks to her, and they hug it out. Liz is happy for their friendship.