27th December 2021

Karl comes downstairs and tells Piper to hurry up as they are going to go on their honey-moon. Piper chats to Karyn in the kitchen, and tells her to take care. Meanwhile, Tracey tells Beth and Adam to clean up their gifts, and Tracey notices some toys that were at the charity shop. Tracey asks Ian where these toys came from. Adam claims to not know about any of it. Ian asks Tracey if they are okay, and she says that they are. Ian heads out. Matt bumps into Ian at the cafe and suggests him and Tracey spend a few night away after the Jim debacle. Ian thinks about it. Ian wishes Elsie a Merry Christmas ans learns that Terry spent most of the time in the kitchen washing up and cleaning. Adam pulls a box of toys from under his bed. Where has he got them from? Tracey sits on the couch and contemplates everything. Karl pops out to get some sundries for the flight, while Piper roots through Karl's phone and Karyn has a go at her for doing that. She almost listens to the voicemail about Natasha, until Karl pops back having forgot his wallet. Piper insists they get food at the airport and Piper and Karl head off to their honeymoon in a cab. Karyn sits down is relief.

David asks Natasha how Marc is doing and Natasha fails to mention the Marya and Marc kiss. As Natasha laughs about scaring Karyn at the wedding given the secret she knows about, David doesn't want to hear it and is annoyed of her games and heads out angrily. Tracey tells Ian she's going for a walk. Ian walks to come, but she lies and says she's going with Karyn. Tracey bumps into David and blanks him. Tracey is peeved that he told Natasha about Karyn and Karl and has a go at all men. David asks to talk. They head to town and sit on a bench. Tracey breaks down as she fears Ian wont trust her again, and hows she jeopardised her family for a murderer. Ian and Matt look at flights. Adam comes over and Ian considers a family holiday. Karyn is at the door and needs a friend. Ian is confused believing that Tracey was with her at the park. Karyn claims to know nothing. Tracey cosies up to David and thanks him for being shoulder to cry on. They both gaze at each-other and Tracey almost kisses him. Tracey immediately needs to head back. She bumps into Karyn and they head for coffee. Tracey looks back at David. David gets back and Natasha has made him a hot chocolate and apologises.

Terry and Claudia chat at the breakfast table about him moving out now there's another baby on the way. Claudia tells Terry to not be daft. Claudia tells Terry to rest as he sorted most of the Christmas dinner out. Matt bumps into Elsie and Ricky and tells them about the New Year party at theirs. Elsie tells him that they'll think about it, while Terry gets the news from a phone call that he got the job as a hotel cleaner. Elsie feels tired easily and Ricky tells her to go back home. Ricky learns that Lydia will be at the party and agrees to go, and tells Matt at the RR. Elsie learns that Terry is struggling to sell the car and Elsie tells him that she will ask her friends if they are interested. After chatting to Amanda, Claudia chats to John at the RR about Terry's car taking up space in the driveway, and complains about Amanda's business decision. John insists that Claudia could just buy the care of Terry, but Claudia doesn't like the sound of that idea. Claudia gets back and Claudia smells bleach again, and learns from Elsie that Terry didn't take it easy today. John comes back and insists on getting pizza. Ricky gets to know more about Candace and unveils that Elsie is pregnant and that he's making the most of his free days by coming to this party. John suggests that Tommy and Eve come over, Tommy does so, and they all chat and sit around the table. Terry stays in bed. Tommy enjoys spending time with Elsie, and Elsie mentions Matt's party. They continue to chat about new year resolutions. Elsie agrees to go to the party if he goes. John wants to know where Terry is and learns that he is upstairs. John is clearly concerned. Tommy and Elsie play with little Neil. Claudia and John chat in the kitchen, and John airs concern over how long Tommy and Terry will keep this behaviour up for. John insists that they are not Terry's carer, as they pair disagree.

Alvin shows up at Leighton Locks, and presents Amanda with a cheque of the 50 k that she gave him. Amanda is confused and learns that Alvin wants to sink the money into the salon. Alvin claims that he used his own funds to surface the case on criminal Aaron Blake. Amanda accuses him of lying about his funds and sends him out the office as he has work to do. Marya watches on. Aaron sends Alvin a message 'tik tok tik tok'. Marya asks if everything's okay, and Amanda shuts her down with 'all good, none of your bees-wax'. Amanda finds Claudia at the salon who wants a cut, and Claudia asks her about her donation. Claudia tells Amanda she is proud of her and they chat about how they spent Christmas. Claudia tells her that Elle really appreciates her help. Marc tells Marya at the corner-shop that he got a job at the diner as a busser, and Marya is happy and asks what Natasha has been saying about her. Marc tells her to ignore her. Marya chats to Carla outside the shop and and Carla asks how she's finding her new hair-dressing role. Amanda lets Dan into her office who spills the beans on how Alvin has got so rich. Amanda learns that Alvin has always been a schemer and knows how to make money - that he's sly and conniving when he has to be. Amanda check the account for her business, Dan thinks Amanda is as desperate as Alvin, which is why they are together. Amanda thanks him for his time. Elle visits Eve and plays with Max. Elle has to bring Max to the salon. Eve thinks Amanda is bossing her about. Marc gets a coffee and Alvin leaves the premises. Marc looks back, in disgust. Alvin gets a call to meet Amanda. They meet at the RR, where Amanda chats to Steve. Alvin wants to know what they are celebrating. Amanda allows Alvin to invest provided he can secure expansion plans for 2022. Alvin feels a bit better. Elle rushes to the salon as Marya cleans up. Marya wants to know where she was and learns that she was doing chores for Amanda. Elle pleads her to stay longer annoying Marya. Elle plays with Max in the office. Marc texts Marya again, wanting to meet.