10th August 2021

Kate and David see Jane at the cafe and Jane apologises for kicking off , understanding how it must be hard on David considering they're not dating. Kate accepts it and David is happy, while Karyn checks into the medical centre as her pain worsens, and tells Samantha at the front desk. Karyn is seen to and told that she appendicitis. Piper gets ready to see Karl. Karl acts very polite and compliments Piper. Karyn calls Piper about the news and Piper needs to see Karyn, where she learns about her diagnosis. Jane cooks a meal for her and Barry and discuss Natasha. She's saddened to learn that Barry wont allow Natasha to move back in. They almost row, and Jane heads out to get some air. Bill complains to her about Samantha always being at work, while Jane mentions how difficult Barry is being. Bill supports her over Natasha and Jane gets back to Barry and they make up. Karyn tells Tracey how vindictive Natasha was being. Kate tries to make David's favourite foods and susses that she might start liking him again, and decides to head out. Piper and Tracey learn that Karyn may need surgery. David comes into the RR and confides in Karyn that he still loves Natasha. Karyn tells him to follow his heart. Karl walks into the RR and Piper apologises for fleeing from their date and agree to postpone. Samantha asks Matt how his job is going. Lydia passes the Daniels household and finds John and Claudia heading out, only to learn that Ricky is coming out today. Lydia insists on coming. John tries to call Elsie, who chats to Tracey about Ian's progress as she pays the bills to Elsie. Matt heads out, mentioning to Elsie and Tracey that he has a great day planned with Lydia. Matt sees Lydia who tells him the bad news that she wants to cool down their romance before she heads to the hospital. Lydia and Ricky chat as he leaves the hospital with John and Claudia. Samantha watches on They return home and Lydia heads to work. Lydia comes into work and asks Carla how has her day been. Jane and Carla chat about Barry and Bill, while Lydia notices Candace and Matt flirting. Elsie returns home and insist on making dinner. She apologises for not being there and agrees to help him fully recover.

Matt starts to retaliate with the flirting and as he moves in for the kiss, Lydia confronts him and asks for a word. Lydia is angry that he thought they were over. An immature Matt insist that this is okay and flirts outrageously with Lydia again, but Candace walks in and realises Matt is Lydia's new man too. John, Ricky and Elsie enjoy the dinner and Ricky talks about how he has to monitor his blood pressure, vowing to live a stress free life. Lydia gets bad to work and chats to Paula about her new house. Derek and Paula worry if they can afford their desired property while Amanda learns of Audrey's grand plans for the boutique and overhears Derek and Paula vowing to asks Jonny for the funds. Amanda arranges to meet her dad and calls her bank too, and Harry's business manager. Claudia finds Amanda outside Smith's Salon and asks what's she's up to. Amanda tells her that she has a new venture ahead of her and Claudia tells her good luck. Amanda bumps into Elle and they chat. She also sees Kate at the RR and they awkwardly exchange words. Becca tells her that she's lucky she didn't get a smack in the gob from Kate. Audrey tells Jonny how she doesn't trust Amanda as Jonny prepares to meet her. Paula shows Derek all the things she will try to sell to make some quick cash. Amanda vows to open up the Salon and make it a family business and Jonny isn't sure. Audrey and Paul have another meeting and learns of Candace's love drama with Matt. Paul takes to a charming Audrey who makes dinner, shocking Amanda and Jonny who join the party. Amanda and Paul talk business about Audrey's shop, exposing her business nous, that she learnt from harry. A bored Candace leaves and Paula and Derek come home. Jonny heads to bed where Paul is impressed with Amanda.