6th September 2021

The following morning, Elle asks Marc if he was okay after Alvin started talking to them, and Marc insists that he just had a headache. The pack their bags while Audrey and Paula check the flat out, and Audrey asks her if she's keen on still moving, and Paula isn't so sure. Audrey learns that Derek wants to move house due to Amanda. Marya bumps into David at the cafe and tells her about seeing Natasha and asks to come along, but David is busy. Marya picks up a few more things from the flat and Marya tells Audrey and Paula she will miss the place. Elle and Marc are excited over their adventure and Marya and Claudia arrive to see them off. Audrey visits Stella, and tells her that her adoption plan is ludicrous at that age. Audrey is upset that Stella is being forced into doing something she doesn't want to do because of Jack. Audrey arrives to wave off Elle and Marc, who say goodbye, and Audrey asks Claudia if Jonny is 100% about the move, and Claudia reminds her that it's too late anyway. Marya keeps Natasha up to speed with whats's going on with Elle and Marc, and asks her if she knows much about Alvin. Audrey tells Jonny to start getting things packed for the move, and Paula vows to lend a hand. Audrey and Jonny chat at the flat, and Audrey learns that there is bad damp in the flat and tells Jonny. Tracey airs her opinion of Chris as she talks to Cilla about her date, and Tracey tells Cilla she needs a new job, and is struggling ti find that chef job. Candace comes down from sleeping and Stella has a go for her laziness and complains about Audrey knowing the truth. Stella is dissapointed in Candace as Matt arrives and charms both Stella and Candace. Matt vows to treat her, and they make their way to the Jones, where Ian thanks Elsie for another counselling session. Matt praises Ian and tells him that he needs a reward for being so brave. Tracey agrees and vows to take him out to Laura's bar, while Beth and Adam play around. Candace praises Elsie's work, in awe of her education and tells Matt that she has always wanted to go to uni. Candace praises Tracey who gets dressed up, and Candace makes food for the kids. Tracey and Ian enjoy the drinks at the bar, and Ian tells Tracey that she makes a great house-wife. Tracey isn't so sure, while Matt vows to take Adam and Candace out. Candace isn't so sure about leaving Beth and Matt insists that the car ride will make Adam happy. Sam bumps into David and they chat. Laura, Sam and Barry chat about the bar and Barry tells Laura how his time away was. Barry feels for Laura, while Sam is annoyed as Amanda strolls into the bar and starts working, accusing her of being a fraudster. Amanda mocks Sam, and as Laura comes in for work, reminds her that Amanda is in. Laura tells Sam she wants to shut the bar down. Amanda can see Piper's trial shift is today. Piper chats to Paula and Piper is given food for thought as she was engaged. Piper tells Amanda she has a trial shift and Amanda is overly tough and annoying. Piper vows to see Sam, but Amanda continues to make Piper feel hopeless. Karl encourages her and Amanda accuses her of not taking it seriously. As Sam comes back into the bar, piper storms off. Sam tells Laura about Piper, and Sam tells Piper that he will test her next time. Piper isn't so sure about the role, what with Karyn being ill. Laura wants to know what Amanda is playing at and has a go. Laura works in the office and tells Sam that they are not even making money.

It gets late and Matt and Candace lose Adam who was playing around. Matt tries it on with Candace who realises Adam is gone and they start looking for him. Adam finds David, who is shocked that he is out and about alone. Adam starts crying. Tracey and Ian laugh as they leave the bar, happy over how the night went considering his paranoia. Tracey is shocked to find David reeling for Adam being out and about. Tracey apologises, and Matt and Candace arrive at the bar too, happy to find Adam. Tracey is appalled and lectures both Matt and Candace. Tracey accuses Candace of being a distraction and Matt defends her. When Ian realises Bethany was left home alone, he joins Tracey in having a go at Matt. Bethany is hungry and gets a meal. Amanda tells Alvin that he plan is simple - to drive Laura out of the bar for good, like she tried to do with Harry.