3rd September 2021

Piper and Karl chat about seeing Karyn as they prepare Bobby for his day at playgroup. Karl is happy that they are back on track and they make their way to hospital, and chat to Karyn while she lays on her hospital bed. Piper and Karl wait outside after Karyn is taken into another surgery room and Piper vows she needs to check up on Bobby. Andrea complains to Liz over Karl's attitude and ditching helping her with the venue. Liz tells Andrea that it's the right thing to do, but she must keep things on good terms. Andrea finds Karl at hospital and leaves flowers for Karyn. Karl is annoyed that Andrea came, and Karl remains adamant about not getting involved with the wedding planning. Karl ushers Andrea to leave as Des arrives. Andrea chats to Samantha and Samantha is intrigued about the way Karl spoke to her. Piper bumps into Laura who reminds her that Sam will drop off the rota later. Laura invites her to the bar later for a trial shift, but Piper cant and Laura understands and they talk about the useless lawyer. Karyn comes out of surgery and is able to talk to Des and Karl. Karl has to leave to see Piper, who tells Karl that she knows about him wanting to help Andrea and that she respects that. Karl learns that Karyn told her and Sam arrives. Andrea leaves the hospital and Samantha asks if she's okay. Piper makes some food while Karyn confides in her mum Des of being a burden to the family and Bobby. Fully convinced that him and Piper are back together, Karl leaves the lunch early, and shows up at the RR to tell Andrea to stay out of her life. Andrea is taken aback by his brutality, but agrees.

Bill shows up at the hospital to see Samantha at reception and vows to talk. Samantha is annoyed and tells him that its the wrong time. Chris nurses a hangover and Mike mocks him. Chris heads to the RR where Liz has a go at him for his attitude towards Cilla. Mike bumps into Clare in town and he makes up a lie about his investing strategy. Samantha tells Eileen, in the corner shop, that it's probably over for her and Bill. Mike and Clare head to the RR where Bill arrives and learns of Chris' awful date from Liz. Bill makes a snide remark and Mike tells Chris to ignore it. Bill tells Clare that he wants to talk about separating from Samantha, and Clare insist that he ditches the Bistro idea, if he really does loves Samantha. Bill thinks about it and tells Samantha and vows to go out to talk. As Chris leaves, Samantha also has a dig about his attitude towards Cilla and insists that maybe Bill was right to punch him. Chris tells Mike he needs a drink to nurse the abuse that he's getting and complains to Mike at home while Samantha and Bill talk out their problems. Bill and Samantha reminisce and get close again, with Bill vowing to be a better husband. Samantha and Bill get frisky and it looks like there'e hope for them both. Marya and Marc move some more boxes, and Marc reveals the Vegas trip he has planned with Elle. Marya is happy for them both and agrees to look after the house. Marya insists they should reveal it to Elle later at Laura's bar, while Audrey asks Marya how the move is coming along. Audrey complains about Paul not picking up his phone while Elle and little Paul come to see Marc, who suggests going for drinks later. Marya has a coffee and Alvin starts chatting to her again. Marc notices and tells Marya outside that Alvin isn't to be trusted, and blames his association to Amanda to avoid unveiling his dodgy past with him and Harry. Laura arrives and Marc books a table for later and Marya is excited. Marya, Elle and Marc chat at home, while Audrey shows Jonny the new flat, and he's impressed with her ambition. Marya catches up with Charlene at Laura's bar, while Marc gets frisky with Elle. Audrey gets a visit from Candace who tells her of Jack's idea to adopt. Audrey is floored, while Marya tells Charlene that she is so happy living with Elle and Marc. As the couple arrive. Marc reveals his surprise to Elle. Marc notices Alvin there too, who later joins their table and chats to Marya confirming that Marc and Elle are going away. Marc and Alvin exchange some words and Marc tells Elle that he's leaving. Elle wants to know why, and he insists that he has a headache.