2nd September 2021

A giddy Audrey assists Marya and Elle moving the packed boxes to Elle's house. Audrey has concerns with the flat as she learns why Marya is moving out. Marc, Marya and Elle take a break from moving boxes, and Audrey arrives vowing to take them all to lunch as a treat. All four enjoy the ambience at the Bistro while Audrey bores them with stories of the olden days. Audrey eventually apologises Marya for all her stunts and offers her a discount for a dress at her boutique. Marya laughs about it to Elle, while Elle tells Claudia about Marya's move. Marc has to leave early and he bumps into David who talks about Natasha. David suggests that Marc needs a break after all the Harry stuff, as he considers a holiday. Charlene is fussy with her cocktails as Amanda is behind the bar and gives her a hard time. Amanda realises owning a bar isn't as fun as she thought it would be, and Charlene complains to Marc and David. Charlene explains how Amanda should not have the authority and that she has crossed Laura somehow. Marc considers it, and buys a dress from Audrey for Elle. Audrey learns that Marc is planning a surprise for Elle, while Claudia, Marya and Elle chat at home, and talk about Paul Junior. Marc has a run in with Alvin who tells him to watch where he's going. Their frosty run-in is evident of a checker-ed past. Marc presents Elle her dress, while Paul and Liz kiss the next morning. Andrea teases Paul on staying another night and is happy that Liz is in a relationship. Andrea is shocked by Liz's outfit for the double date, while Becca and Steve chat in the RR about the work they need to do. Paul pops by Chris' to present Mike with more investing material. As Chris enthuses over Mike's plans, Mike feels overwhelmed and annoys Paul. Chris apologises for Mike, while Liz walks in for her shift. Becca makes a comment of Liz's short dress, leaving Liz insecure about it. Chris chats to Samantha outside the cafe, as Samantha apologises for Bill's behaviour. Samantha tries to understand Paul's motives for supporting Mike, while Liz complains to Becca about her date with Chris, Paul and Cilla. Becca wishes her the best of luck, while Paul walks in and is complimented by Lydia. Becca compliments Steve on how he is with Amy and the couple chat about having kids of their own. Cilla is mildly surprised with Chris as he double date and the four begin to chat.

Chris gets drunk as Paul mocks his eye. Liz is worried that Chris is getting too drunk too soon, as he flirts outrageously with Cilla. Liz apologises to Cilla making Chris kick off and continue to flirt with Cilla, who decides to leave. Liz complains to Paul about Chris. Becca and Steve deeply consider children, and Becca asks Karl why he is down. Karl confides in Eve at the RR that Piper didn't show up. Karl is also comforted by Andrea who thanks for his his help that day. Piper sits by Karyn's hospital bed after she was taken in after collapsing the day before, hence Piper not showing up for her date with Karl. Karl learns this from Samantha who asks him about Karyn. Karl rushes off to see Piper and Karyn, while Andrea can tell Steve is considering having a child with Becca. Piper thanks Karl for his understanding as Karl supports Piper. Karl makes a move and Piper reflects as she has to support Karyn. Piper reflects after chatting to Karyn, and chats with Karl on the bench outside, where they kiss. Andrea assures Eve that nothing is going on between her and Karl. Des comes to see Piper and they support each-other and fear fro Karyn's health. Karl leaves and bumps into Andrea who asks how Karyn is. Karl reveals that he is back with Piper, prompting Andrea to ask for more help with her clients wedding. Karl rejects and leaves.