1st November 2021

Jack bonds with Bobby as he stops by Laura and Sam's, mentioning their adoption. Laura thinks Jack is doing a good thing. Jack insists he takes Bobby for a walk, and Laura thanks him for babysitting. Audrey scoffs as Stella reads a parenting book in the RR, and makes a dig about her age. Liz gets them both a drink. Liz apologises to Candace for accusing her of stealing the money, but complains about her cleaning she she did not spot the stolen money in the toilets. Audrey chats to Chris, and makes a dig about ending the poker games. Audrey mentions the sale of the corner shop to Stella, getting her attention. Audrey insists they meet Paul there as Stella is intrigued, and they ought to keep the conversation away from Liz. Jack and Bobby enjoy the park, and Jack talks to Bobby as if he was Katie and Harry. Paul is confronted by Stella and Audrey over him trying to shift Audrey. Paul eventually admits he thought Stella would invest. Audrey walks out as Stella is angry that he is still trying to impress her in ridiculous and meaninglessness ways. Audrey gets back to the RR, while Paul explains how he felt they could have worked well together. Stella explains how she is devoted to Jack, and Paul scoffs at their adoption leading Stella to announce that she is so done with him. Audrey tells Candace about what happened, as they chat at the RR. Liz wants to know and immediately calls Paul. Stella is approached by Laura who wants to know where Jack is. Stella tries to call him, but to no avail. She finds him in the park and is angry. They both bring Bobby back to Laura and apologise. Liz learns that Paul is trying to shift Audrey from the shop and that it was all for Stella. Liz is unimpressed, reeling from their problems of late. Liz thinks that this might be the cherry of top. Is it over for them? Jack looks unsure as Stella and Laura chat about adoption and kids. Audrey tells Jonny she vows to stay and make the shop work, but accepts that the boutique may have to go.

Charlene tells Ryan to be back home early as he heads off. Carla tells her not to worry. They worry that he is associated with Mike. Jane bumps into Carla explaining Bill's proposal to start a business and have a happy ending. Jane rejects Carla's idea of pursuing Bill's plan. Jane remains adamant to marry Barry, leaving Carla more devastated. Barry airs his idea of giving a speech about their deceased mother at the wedding to Laura. Laura thinks it's a great idea. Barry ignores Carla's calls.Charlene is shocked to find Mike outside school, annoyed that he is bunking from classes. Jane joins Barry and Laura and Barry gets a call from Peter, his son, as Jane and Laura chat about matching dresses. Laura tells Jane about Jack and Bobby. Carla struggles at work, hits the bottle, and closes early. Mike finds Ryan outside the school and learns he was trying to sell drugs. Mike tells him to keep it at home, as he can't afford anything to go wrong now that Chris is involved with the Bistro. Ryan pretends to leave, but waits for the client. Barry finally comes to see Carla like he promised over the phone. Carla pretends she came out of the shower, dressed scantily clad. Barry recognises that Carla is trying to seduce him as Carla vows that Jane doesn't deserve him. Charlene complains to Laura and Jane about Ryan at the bar. Ryan makes a deal with the client, who follows him to the cafe, where Charlene demands he comes home after she got a call from his college. The client keeps an eye on Ryan.

Paul tells Amanda at the RR about how they are getting rid of the boutique side of the shop, and Amanda thinks it's a good idea. Amanda catches up with Alvin, who seems down and suggests they meet up. Amanda gets frisky, which encourages Alvin to agree. Derek is shocked by how many jackets Paula has amounted, and Paula vows to send it to the charity shop. Derek later meets Terry in the cafe and learns he hasn't found work, and suggests to him to work at the charity shop, while Paula tells Eileen about her collection of outrageous clothes. Paula vows to volunteer like Eileen and tells Derek and Terry. Paula isn't so sure when Derek suggests that Terry could work there too as he needs money. As they bicker, Terry leaves annoying Derek. Alvin checks up on Aaron by calling him, reminding him to stay away and lie low. Amanda tells Audrey to make the most of her corner-shop days, but Audrey vows to stay behind the counter. Amanda is surprised, as they chat about the boutique venture while it lasted. Amanda tells her to start boxing away things, but Audrey refuses. Alvin comes over while Audrey gets a start with the boxes. They flirt and Alvin tells Amanda how much he has missed her. Amanda feels the same way and they kiss. Paula and Derek tell Claudia about Terry working at the charity shop, and Claudia agrees with Paula's perspective of him needing to generate an income. Alvin tells Amanda that Aaron has been caught by the police, and she is over the moon, and vows to spread the news. Amanda joins Paula and Claudia at the RR and tells them that Aaron has been caught. Derek makes a dig and Claudia is elated. Paula can sense that Amanda is hiding something, and learns she is now dating Alvin. Derek rolls his eyes. Derek tells Claudia that Terry has his own fight ahead of him and doesn't need their help all the time. Paula and Eileen chat about the charity shop.