11th January 2022

Natasha expresses to David that morning how she can't believe what happened to Marc. David apologises for mentioning Jim at dinner last night, and she forgives him, as she has other stuff on her mind. Natasha is led to believe Alvin attacked Marc. Jonny finds Amanda in the corner shop backroom, and she doesn't want to talk. She vents about how nothing makes any sense. Amanda tries calling Alvin who was detained over night. Amanda goes to the cafe while Audrey asks Jonny how Amanda is and wants to know what happened. Eve, Natasha and Marya watch the salon as Aaron's body is taken out. They wonder who that was. Marya tells Natasha to check on Elle Alvin is taken for questioning again and is interrogated over Elle's claims. Elle is happy to find Marc awake and tells him that they caught Alvin and Aaron. Marc tells her that he was framed for the burglary and Elle fully understands and apologises. She cries and heads out the room and cries into Natasha's arms. Marya and baby Paul wait at the window. Charlene comes over and asks if she's okay, and bring Paul his Xmas present. Charlene thinks that Marya should be at the hospital, and offers to look after Paul, but Marya thinks it wouldn't be right and tells Charlene she had an affair with Marc. Marya doesn't know how to feel about the situation. Charlene tells her to go for a walk at least. Amanda gets back to the corner shop to rest upstairs, but Claudia storms in and demands to know what Amanda was thinking getting involved with Alvin. Amanda reveals that she has no idea about his intentions and how she is the victim. Claudia scoffs and tells her that she is a coward. Audrey tells her to back off, but Claudia is amazed that Audrey is standing by Amanda. Amanda needs answers and pushes Claudia out the way on her way to find Dan. Micheal shows up and asks Amanda's what's going on with Alvin. She tells him to ask Dan. Charlene meets Carla and Dan in the RR, where Dan tells Carla some ideas into how to impress clients with cheaper company away days. a broken Amanda arrives and needs to talk to Dan, and takes him to the bar. Charlene fills Carla in on the events with Marya and Marc. Dan tells her that this is not a good time. Amanda reckons the police will want to talk to him, so he may as well fill her in on Alvin's actions before the hostage situation. Dan excuses himself in front of Carla and heads outside with Amanda. Dan reveals that Alvin packed a bag because Alvin couldn't deal with the guilt of what he was doing. Amanda is shocked, but it makes sense to her. The police won't let Alvin go as its obvious Alvin had something to hide. Alvin confesses that he initially planned to take Amanda's money but that he changed his mind. Amanda receives a call and learn that they've arrested him for Aaron's murder. Dan is also devastated. Elle wants to know where she stands with Marc and Marc doesn't want to talk about it, and just wants to rest. Natasha tells Elle to go home and rest. The nurse tells the girls that Marc will remain in hospital as he has internal head bleeding. DC Nash informs Amanda, who arrives at the station, that Alvin has been arrested, and that they need to talk to her regarding Marc's attack. Elle tells Natasha that she hopes Amanda told the officers the truth about Alvin in order to bring justice for Marc. Natasha urges her to talk to Amanda. Charlene asks Carla if she's sure about hoping to work with a man so closely tied up in police scandals. Marya arrives at the RR with Paul and Charlene and Carla ask if she's okay. Marya doesn't know whats happening with Amanda and Alvin, asks Becca for a large white wine.

Derek and Paula are at the charity shop and go over the Christmas toys distribution paperwork. Derek tells her to drop it, as Christmas is over. Paula complains about the mess Eileen made in the shop today, and it seems like she was rifling through things. Paula thinks Eileen isn't a good worker and asks Derek if it would be mean to sack her. Claudia pops by to express her annoyance of Amanda to Paula. Paula makes the coffee and the girls stare at Derek to leave them to it. Eve is annoyed as Tommy remains disinterested in Terry's life as they chat in the living room. Tommy thinks it's pointless as Terry is living a merry life with Claudia and John. Eve tells him that Terry is trying to sell his car to help pay for the house and is annoyed as Tommy can't seem to praise him. Tommy's attitude stinks, so Eve heads out to get a break from him. Terry is cooking dinner and Claudia is happy to see him doing so well, and asks how work was. Terry is in a good mood and Claudia asks John if he fancies going to the RR after dinner. Elsie vows that she isn't hungry and heads out to the corner-shop, and bumps into Mike, who thinks she looks awful. Elsie tells him to do one. Audrey chats to Elsie. Eve comes into the shop and Elsie asks how Tommy is. Eve doesn't want to talk about it, and expresses how she hates him at the moment. Eve asks about Terry and invites her to come for dinner. Eve accepts and grabs a bottle of wine to bring. John gets a call from Ricky saying he's gone out with his uni mates and will be back later. Eve and Elsie join Terry, John and Claudia for dinner. When Terry asks how Tommy is, Eve lies and says he's happy and getting on with his job. Elsie isn't sure that was a good idea. Later Terry, John and Claudia head to the RR, and Eve and Elsie stay back. Eve tells Elsie that she cares more about Terry than Tommy does, Elsie tells her that Tommy will forever be stubborn. Eve thinks Ricky is foolish to leave Elsie at home while he is out partying. Elsie thinks that Ricky needed a break from her. Eve jokes about swapping partners. Elsie asks more and more about her relationship with Tommy as Eve guzzles wine. Eve starts to regret sticking with Tommy. Elsie thinks she should sober up and get home. Eve gets home and asks Paula how long Tommy has been asleep on the couch for. Eve rolls her eyes as it has been hours. Paula tells her to get some sleep.

Laura picks up Anthony from Jeff's as they chat outside his house and discuss the shooting. Laura isn't surprised that Alvin is involved. On her way to the bar, she has a go at Sam who was supposed to pick up Anthony from Jeff's. Laura is annoyed she's opening the bar so late. Anthony and Sam go back home, while Laura finds Rick at the bar. He's ready to work, and Rick learns that Sam hasn't informed Laura that Rick will be a barman at the bar. Laura tells him that there's been some kind of mistake. Sam explains to Alicia that he's in the dog house, and Alicia wishes him luck. Alicia looks after Bobby. Karyn comes over to pick Bobby up, and Alicia complains about all the kids, and feels like she's a baby sitter.

After Micheal asked Amanda about Alvin, Imelda shows up and asks if Micheal is okay. She tells him to join her at the RR for a drink. Micheal expresses that Alvin has been arrested for murder. Imelda is shocked and insists that there must be some kind of mistake. Micheal reveals that he knew that something was troubling him. and explains how he found his bad at the door as it looked like he was planning to flee. Liz asks Imelda if Micheal is okay. Jack comes in for a drink and asks Liz how long Michael and Imelda have been sat there. As Sam enters Laura's bar, he's shocked to find Rick there and tells him that it's too soon. Laura appears from the back and asks what is it too soon for. Laura insists that they don't need anymore staff and tells Rick to do one. Sam tells Laura that Rick's a chancer and laughs it off. Sam works behind the bar while Laura is in the office. Karyn arrives and tells him what Alicia was saying about being a babysitter. Sam tells Karyn to have Bobby for the next week and she agrees. He tells her that his full house is causing issues in his relationship. Micheal thanks Imelda for listening and he heads home. Imelda chats to Liz and Jack about how sorry she feels for Micheal. Jack reckons he he must be used to it by now, and Imelda thinks that's insensitive considering who his son was. Imelda leaves and Liz gives Jack a look. Rick asks Liz if there are any jobs going. Liz offers him a cleaning job, part time, and he rejects. Jack and Claudia laugh as they watch on.