4th October 2021

Samantha meets Bill later to apologise over her disappearance, and claims that she needed to see Chris over something important. Bill is dissapointed as she cant explain why, while Chris tells Mike that Samantha knows about the investment into the Bistro. Mike is upset how Chris has handles the situation and Chris pleads that he will pay Mike back. Mike hit back with his intention to run the Bistro with Chris, annoying Chris, as Mike has learned way to much from Paul. Chris and Mike row and Mike insists that Chris owes him. Samantha confides in Eileen over the recent events, revealing how Chris owns the Bistro and its going to hurt Bill if he finds out. Chris finds Paul at the corner shop and complains to him about his influence over Mike, and Paul is shocked, and insists that he grows up and continues to work on Audrey's flat. Carla and Charlene chat about men, and Charlene learns that Carla has her eye on someone. They head to the RR, while Chris, on his way to the RR, bumps into Cilla to subtlety get the truth about her potential pregnancy. Cilla insists that they are done and that he should move on. Jane gets bored of Barry's night in , and insists they go to the pub. Samantha rolls her eyes as Chris makes a play for Charlene. Samantha learns of Mike's idea and commends him for it, annoying Chris. They agree to keep the investment a secret, and Jane watches the pair, and tells Barry how close Samantha and Chris are. Jane asks Carla if she's okay, before leaving. She bumps into Bill and tells him that Samantha spends too much time with Chris. Bill thinks Jane is using that make him fall for Jane, annoying Jane. Charlene complains to Carla about Ryan going AWOL.

Stella and Jack are close that morning, and discuss meeting later to visit the adoption centre. Stella later chats to Audrey at the shop, and learns about the goings-on with Chris and Paul. Stella tells her to be careful. Jack, arriving to pick up Stella, sees Micheal Spencer sitting on the bench. Jack is curious about Micheal. As they get going, Audrey reminds Jack that adoption at his age is a bad idea. Stella tells him to ignore Audrey. Stella and Jack wait for their appointment and think about the plans going forward. Jack is surprised to see Stella so eager. After the appointment, which goes really well, Jack ponders the idea. Stella takes a moment and finds Elsie in the other room and asks her what are the chances of them being able to adopt. Stella reveals she wants the system to turn them down. Jack and Stella leave,and Jack insists he needs a drink as Stella heads home. Audrey gets acquainted with Micheal, and Jack arrives and makes a dig at Micheal. Audrey asks Jack how the appointment went and reveals it was good and Stella was up for it. Audrey insists that Stella is bluffing, and tells him to get over his dead son. Audrey wants to know why Jack is so riled with Micheal and tells her its a long story. Audrey checks out the progress on her flat and takes her anger out on Chris. Chris reveals that Paul has left him in the lurch. Micheal visits Chris and thanks him for agreeing to the deal. Micheal expresses his desire to relax. He confirms that the ownership will change at the end of the month for account reasons. Jack chats to Andrea at the RR, revealing him and Micheal wound each other up back in the day, because of Alvin and Harry's antics. Jonny supports Audrey insisting that the flat will be theirs soon. Audrey tells Jonny that she feels bad for insulting Jack, and goes to the RR to apologise to him. Jonny is proud of her.

Tracey and David stand outside David's house pondering what could have happened. David thanks Tracey again and he feels faint. Ian gets a visit from Elsie, who seems stressed over work, and checks up on him and his paranoia. Tracey and David get back and David lies down. Ian is happy that Tracey is supporting David and pities him over Natasha. Lydia asks Candace how was last night, as she was supposed to move in with the Jones. Candace explains that David has moved in temporarily. Elsie comes into the RR annoyed at Lydia for leaving her things over when she visits. Candace can sense the tension, and Lydia thinks it's juts the stress of having kids to look after. Lydia gets the bar ready, while a curious Candace asks Elsie what is her beef with Lydia. Elsie reveals that Lydia is Ricky's Ex. Tracey learns from Cilla at the cafe that Chris won't give up. Matt arrives and gets chatting to Lydia. Tracey arrives also, and asks Andrea if she knows he latest on Karyn. She also learns that Andrea is doing random bar shifts as business is bad. Tracey notices Lydia and Matt flirting. Lydia asks Matt if she allowed Candace to move in, exposing Candace's discreet plan. They agree to keep it between them. Tracey tells Lydia to keep well away. Lydia smirks, making Tracey curious over what she's up to. What is Lydia up to? Candace finishes her shift and vows to see Matt, who just left also. Ian supports David, and David insists that they crack open a bottle as he misses Natasha. He reveals that he heard what he said about Natasha. Ian apologises, but they both get on as David thinks he should visit her. Tracey is astonished to find the lair drinking their problems away.