7th December 2021

Derek makes Paula. Eve and Tommy breakfast as its his turn to make an effort with meals. Paula tells Derek about her money raising plan for orphans at Christmas. Derek is pleased with the idea. At breakfast, Stella offers Amanda to join her for drinks later, but she declines.

Paula gets a text from Eileen stating that she has already made a start with collecting donations. Tommy vows to apologise to Tommy for their argument and Eve is proud of him. Eileen pops by Tracey's and collects some gifts. Tracey wishes her luck. Eileen chats to Bethany. Derek wishes Paula luck with dealing with Eileen at the shop. Eve checks up on Elle, who seems to have gotten lazy and careless. Eve tells her to just focus on her life at the salon. She cringes as Elle tells Eve that Amanda's job has saved her. Eileen is proud for making a good start. Paula tells her to do the late shift and Eileen apologises for being a bad colleague lately. Eileen is jealous as Derek checks up on Paula at the shop. It approaches lunch time, and Paula and Claudia chat at the RR. Derek and Stella chat. Stella overhears Paula tells Claudia that Eileen sold the jacket to Micheal. Stella tells Paula that she can help. Nick and Eric chat at the shop. Eileen suggests that Eric stays over the Christmas Holiday, and Nick thinks it's a bad idea. Eric eagerly states his interest having seen the toys around him. Paula, Claudia and Stella have drinks. Claudia tells Stella she will miss her. Micheal enters and Stella flirts with him as a part of her plan. Stella compliments his new jacket. It's obvious that he loves it too much. Claudia is impressed as Stella is able to get his number. Paula complains about an annoying Eileen, and Eileen and Nick arrive. Eileen tells Paula about Eric and Paula thinks that it should be fine.

Elsie cannot concentrate on her work and tries to call Lydia, who refuses to answer, and downs her wine at home.Elsie, even more determined to find out what happened, heads over to her house. Claudia pops over to the charity to shop to get back John's jackets only to learn from Paula that they have sold, when Eileen was here. Terry feels down and stays at home as John asks him for drinks. John tells Terry to keep the jacket as it looks good on him. John and Terry chat about Claudia wanting a car. Terry finds Tommy at the door to apologise and wants their relationship to get back to normal. Lydia explains to Elsie she is wasting her time as Ricky was no longer needed at the RR. Elsie calls her a liar prompting Lydia to ask her to leave. Claudia and John chat at the bar where Claudia tells him she cannot get the jackets back. Claudia feels bad and he forgives her. Claudia can see Lydia in a foul mood and lies about why Ricky had left. Terry clears the air with Tommy and makes him pancakes, his favourite meal, Elsie comes home to join them and they all get along. Elsie and Tommy bond on the couch as she explains how she is pregnant, while Terry looks up the types of cars Claudia would want. Lydia has a go at Ricky who arrives at the bar, and threatens to bar him. The row escalates outside when Lydia reveals that Elsie came over to look for answers. Lydia vows to stay away from them both. Elsie notices Ricky angrily enter the house and he heads straight to bed. Lydia is pleased to see Candace as they chat behind the bar.

Liz returns to the RR to find Candace working there, and asks Lydia what is going on. Liz accepts that Candace is back and goes to the backroom, where Becca insists that she goes home to rest. Lydia and Candace realise Liz hasn't got over losing her friend. Carla bumps into Dan outside the cafe and he asks how business is. Dan expects to see more Carla around, as he alludes to starting up a business venture. Carla catches Jane walking outside the corner-shop and asks how she has been. Jane crumbles and confides in Carla over how she almost told Laura about the affair. Jane is riddled with guilt. Samantha sits by the bed as Chris opens his eyes and regains consciousness. Samantha is happy that Chris is okay, while Clare and Bill ask Samantha how Chris is doing. They learn that the doctors reckon Chris is on the bend. Paul is approached by the police and take initial statements for the gas leak at the Bistro. They state to be in touch soon concerning Paul, as Liz asks what that was about. Paul tells Liz that they are just following procedure. Paul feels guilty that Andrea stayed longer because of their split, and Liz assures Paul that he has nothing to feel guilty for. Liz invites him over and Liz can feel Paul is distancing himself. Bill needs some air after chatting to Samantha and Carla walks in and suggests he talks to Jane as she is sad and vulnerable. Bill thinks its a good idea and heads off. Samantha asks her where Bill has gone and Carla claims to have no idea. Chris and Samantha chat and he regains his memory from the night. Paul arrives and wants to talk to Chris. Samantha tells him to be gentle. Paul tells Chris that the police are already on the case. Seeing how poorly Chris is, he realises that he will have to concoct an alibi for them both that's manageable. Bill comes to see Jane who is in a frosty mood. Bill make a point that he saved his life and Jane is livid that Bill thinks that she owes him. The pair row as Jane tells him that the affair almost was exposed. Jane accuses Bill of playing games as he comes to see her when she is at her most vulnerable. Bill insists that she really loves him, but Jane ruthlessly wishes Bill was the one in the hospital bed. Jane tells Bill to leave. Bill finds Samantha at his home and she realises he is upset and makes him dinner. Bill promises to be there for Samantha no matter what happens. Bill realises he made a huge mistake by cheating on Samantha all this time.