19th October 2021

Karl and Piper hug Karyn as she prepares for another surgery to get the cysts removed. Liz takes Andrea aside and asks about what happened with Jack. Andrea relectantly admits that Jack tried it on with her. Liz is taken aback. Piper and Karl agree to head to the RR as Karl reminds her to look forward to the wedding as a distraction instead of the surgery. Liz thinks that Andrea may have been too flirty like she did Karl and inadvertently seduced Jack leaving Andrea angry. and she storms off. Andrea asks Piper and Karl how karyn is doing and learn that she's in surgery again. Piper and Sam chat in the cafe and Sam learns too, They both walk to work and discuss how Sam and Laura are the happiest they've been in ages. They both chat in the bar as Piper waits for a phone call. Andrea and Liz's tiff doesn't go unnoticed by Steve and Becca who chat to Andrea. An annoyed Andrea vows for some peace and quiet at the cafe as she leaves. Piper gets a call from the hospital and meets the doctor at reception. She learns that everything went well and that Karyn is recovering in her bed. Karyn is happy to see Piper and wants the news on the wedding planning. Karl finds Andrea stressed in the cafe and chats to her about work. Andrea is grateful she has Karl and Piper as a client, and complains about the Maxwells doing her head-in. As Jack walks into the cafe, Andrea needs to leave and she packs her things. Piper can see that Karyn is a bit happier and wants to see Bobby. Karyn is shocked that Andrea is still their planner as Karl walks in and says hi to Karyn.

Paul chats to Cilla at the bar, and when Becca asks him about what's been going on between him and Liz, he notices that Liz is in a mood with him for not being open. Liz refuses to share what's on her mind annoying Paul, while Andrea chats to Samantha who gets out of a taxi. They chat, and Nick enlightens her about how good a poker player Bill is, confusing her. Bill is happy to see Samantha who wants to know exactly what happened, and learns he's currently at college. Nick and Paul chat at the bar as Paul tells him that he's in the dog house for no reason. Chris arrives and Paul chats to him about seeing Cilla. Nick tells Chris that Samantha is back. Nick and Eileen argue jokingly over who was better at poker. Paul vows to have a proper game. Eileen isnt sure, while Samantha lets Chris in. Bill, annoyed walks, leaving the pair to argue over Mike as Samantha labels Chris as a bad father. Bill finds Nick at the cafe, who asks about a game of poker soon. Nick and Eileen talk. Chris explains to Samantha what happened with Mike's share of the bistro and how it has jeopardised his venture. Samantha is annoyed that that is all her cares about. Chris pleads with her not to go to the police and she reluctantly agrees. Samantha and Eileen chat outside th chairty shop about how the boys are all of a sudden poker pro's and they laugh it off. They see Paul walking by and blame him. Paul heads to the cornershop where he complains about Liz to Amanda. Amanda is happy to be a part of his shop team, making him happy. Amanda tells Paul to face the music with Liz sooner than later. Elle complains about her long day to Marc, and they consider the re-morgaging of their new house. Elle feels so upset and Marc tries to calm her down, while Amanda learns of Elle's hopes of a blessing day when she chats to Claudia outside the shop. Amanda sees Alvin and asks him to come over to the salon.

Paul and Liz try to chat in the backroom, where Liz is still cagey. Paul realises there's no point. David walks into the RR and Marc chats to him about how bleak things are. David tells Marc to be grateful he can still see his wife. Marya shares a cocktail with Elle as they reluctantly splurge on alcohol. Amanda wants to know why Alvin is so invested in Aaron and Alvin opens up about how Harry had dealt with the man in the past. Alvin assures her that he would be able to take care of things given the chance. Amanda demands him to do so, and Alvin names a price, before insisting he will do it for her, to make-up for the bar plot going wrong. Amanda asks about what he was doing with Aaron at the RR and Alvin reveals he was trying to learn Aaron's motives. Amanda feels powerful and storms out, after rejecting his romantic advances. Marya chats to David about what Marc said about the situation being dire, and how it will affect their living arrangements. Amanda strolls in and buys them all drinks, and flirts with David, announcing to Elle she has a brilliant job at the salon, after learning the hell that Elle is going through at work. Marc and Elle are gleeful. Amanda makes a dig to David about Natasha. As they leave, Marya asks Amanda if there are any strings attached, and Amanda says it's totally worth it and that Elle should go for the position if she had sense. Alvin finds Dan in the bistro who teases him and accuses him for looking for new dodgy clients. Alvin is shocked to find Aaron there, and takes him outside where he reveals that he will take care of the situation from now on, as he gives him a wod of cash to flee the area. Aaron feels Alvin is untrustworthy after hearing what Dan said, but Alvin makes himself clear as Aaron heads off. Marc assures Elle that they will keep their house and have their dream wedding blessing.