14th December 2021

Karl wake up hangover, and soon finds Piper at the door. Karl apologises as Piper abruptly mentions how she never wants to get back with him after last night's behaviour. A devastated Karl feels even worse. Karyn picks up Bobby and chats to Sam over Rick's old antics. Karyn learns that he isn't as keen on Rick, while an emotional Piper confides in Laura at the bar. Karyn catches up with Imelda. Karyn returns home to find that Karl is leaving as he packs his bags. Karl tells Karyn about what Piper said about last night. Karyn fails to convince Karl to stay. Meanwhile Rick bumps into Sam and they chat about his progress with Piper. Rick arrives at the bar and offers Piper to chill with him. Laura watches on as Piper agrees, and they head to his place. Karyn asks Becca at the bar what Karl loves. Karyn learns that Karl loves his rum and sweets. Karyn thanks Becca and heads out. Piper opens up to Rick how she feels a weight has been lifted after chatting to Karl. Rick comes on to Piper and Piper changes the subject. Karyn chats to David as she buys rum for Karl. Karl is surprised by Karyn's gifts. Karyn wants to spend his last night specially. Karyn can tell that Karl has been drinking. Piper gets a message from Karyn that Karl is leaving, and opens up to Rick about it. It becomes apparent that she isn't over Karl. Rick tells Piper to see Karl. Rick tells Piper that he really likes her, and Piper thanks him for the advice. Karl heads to bed as Karyn and Karl enjoy each others company. Karl makes a move on Karyn and they both hesitate before making out. Karyn and Karl end up in bed together.

Tracey asks Samantha if Ian is at the medical centre. Ian hurls abuse at Jim in rage of his lie. Jim continues to antagonise Ian as Samantha tells Jim and Ian to stop rowing. Tracey and Samantha urge Ian to go home. Ian feels betrayed even though Tracey insist they will talk. Jim accuses Ian of starting it. Tracey supports an apparent emotional and melancholic Jim. Jim tells Tracey that her seeing him was a bad ideas and that he deserves to rot in hell. Jim expresses his need to get back into his cell. Tracey sympathises. Ian complains about Tracey to David, who tells him that she came to him for support over Jim. This riles Ian even more. Tracey gets back and is fuming with Ian's attitude. Ian tells Tracey she is being taken for a fool. Jim shakes off his act and makes a play for Samantha who escorts him back to his room. Samantha recoils and tells him to watch himself. David tells Natasha that he feels bad for abandoning Tracey in a time of need. Natasha insist that it's not his problem. Matt asks Charlene where Candace is, and learns of her shift at the corner-shop. Charlene and Matt chat. Charlene chats to David over the bar counter. David tells Matt to look after Ian. Tracey is tired of rowing and as soon as Ian mentions her pleading for David' help, Tracey slaps him and accuses him of being immature. Tracey tells Cilla there is no winning with Ian. Jim opens up to Samantha about his wrong choices and how it feels good to be with family like Tracey and Adam. Samantha isn't buying it. Tracey returns home and finds Ian quiet in a dark room. Tracey wants to make things right and proposes he stands by her and Jim for now, or risk losing her. Ian's face tells Tracey that he cannot stand by Jim. Tracey tells Ian that he can choose to change the situation if he wants to. Ian if left with food for thought, but will he change his mind?

Samantha and Bill reminisce about their good times and put Stacey in her crib. Samantha asks about the problem with Chris and Bill tells her that Chris was just winding him up. Chris calls as Bill and Samantha get close. Bill has to go and leaves without saying anything. A confused Samantha tells Clare she doesn't know how to feel about Bill after the Bistro fire. Clare has high hopes for them to get back together. The girls laugh about how they hated each other, while Chris wastes Bill's time at the hospital as he anxiously waits for Chris' point. Chris mentions how him and Samantha are getting close and Bill tells Chris that he is jealous. The pair row over Samantha. Paul arrives at the hospital and Liz is there. They chat very briefly. Samantha asks Liz if there are any chances of a reunion. Liz tells Samantha that Paul is distancing himself for whatever reason. Paul visits Chris as Bill waits outside. Paul mentions how he was questioned and that the police are still waiting to talk to him as DC Nash was just outside. They both agree to stick to their plan that none of them knew about the maintenance. Paul leaves and Bill quizzes him on their conversation. Chris applauds Bill's hearing skills and tells him that he will never have enough on him to settle the score. Chris tells Bill to leave the valley for good for he will tell Samantha that he tried to kill him. Bill tells Chris that he is bluffing and Chris gets his phone out. Bill throws it to the ground and Chris flinches in pain with a grin. It's clear that Chris has the upper hand. Carla apologises to Charlene for leaving her in the lurch, and they agree to get drinks. Clare and Dan enjoy another date as Charlene and Carla chat at the bar. Charlene tells her that she has a shift at the RR tonight to help Liz. Dan signals a wave to Carla, while Samantha is shocked to find Bill at the hospital. Bill asks to talk and they chat in the staff room where Chris can hear Bill telling Samantha that it's not going to work, and that he needs a fresh start. Chris grins.

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