30th September 2021

Jane and Barry the next morning as happy and forget the row they had yesterday. Clare pops out and bumps into Dan and tells him how she's applying for a spa job. Dan wishes her luck and Clare feels good and looks back at Dan. Carla is shocked to see Dan, an old client, and learns he is back in the area for new opportunities. Chris, appearing as confident as ever, sees Samantha in the cafe, who asks why is looks so smug. Chris tells her that he has big plans for his and Mike's future. Samantha rolls her eyes, while Carla tells Charlene the bad news that business hasn't been so good lately. Charlene is assured her job is safe. Carla admits her drinking may have affected her productivity. Clare tells Jane and Barry about Dan, as they enjoy lunch together. Barry mentions the wedding planning, and Clare ignores it. Jane isn't sure the Barry trusts her about her story. Carla sees Bill on the street and asks if he had any contacts for the Underwood business. Bill responds with 'no', and Chris walks by and scoffs at Bill's business acumen. Bill makes a joke and his and Paul's silly plans almost leading to a row. Chris and Paul chat in the corner shop backroom, and learns that he still has to decorate the place for Audrey. Chris feels like its an unfair deal, but Paul reminds him of what good he has done for him. Chris agrees, and thanks Paul again. What has Paul done for Chris? Chris asks Lydia for a large beer as thinks about the work that needs to be done. Chris also asks how Lydia has been. Carla tells Charlene that business will pick up, just as Chris gets Carla a glass of wine. Charlene tells her to refuse it, but Carla takes it and thanks a flirty Chris. She laughs about her interaction with Chris to Barry and Jane. Barry tells her if accepting the drink was a good idea. Jane disagrees, obviously unaware that Carla needs Barry's support. Ian bumps into David, who feels overwork and tired to join his family for dinner. Jane approaches to ask how he has been. Tracey tries to convince Cilla to get a pregnancy test and insists on buying one for her, and does so at the corner shop, where Candace and Stella chat about Audrey moving into the flat. Matt and Stella chat about his flirtatious behaviour making Tracey scoff, prompting Candace to ask her what's up. Tracey vows it was nothing and leaves, as she makes eye contact with Matt. Stella asks Matt what Tracey is upset about. Matt and Candace head to the bar, where he chats to Lydia. Candace is happy that they can all get along, and Matt continues to flirt with Lydia. When Matt leaves, Lydia asks Candace how her relationship with Matt has been and asks about the flat. Lydia prompts Candace to talk about that when he comes back. Matt and Tracey go at it in the street over her dig at the corner shop, and Ian stops the row. Tracey accuses Matt of messing Candace about and Matt tells Ian that Tracey is talking rubbish. Tracey learns that David is coming over for dinner and is happy about Ian's new friendship, admitting she thought David would remind him of Jim. Tracey crosses the road and the pregnancy test falls out, which Samantha notices and tells Tracey, who insists it isn't hers. A sceptical Samantha teases Tracey, who is forced to admit its for Cilla. Samantha is left shocked. Matt and Candace chat about getting a flat and he insists that they take their time. Candace understands and they get on as Lydia can't believe how soft Candace is being. Ian starts to prepare food at home and Tracey learns that Adam's friend (Joel Fevereux) is coming over to play. Tracey tells Ian to make more food and calls David who is late for dinner. Matt and Candace arrive after Tracey heads out to get David. Ian, Candace and Matt enjoy dinner as Tracey is later. Tracey walks into David's house, as the door is left ajar, and finds him unconscious on the floor. Tracey immediately calls 999. Ian wonder where Tracey is and tries to call her while Joel and Adam get on. Ian is happy for Matt and Candace taking things slowly. Ian and Nick chat as he comes over to pick up Joel.

At the RR, Marya reminds Marc to tell Elle what's been going on with Alvin before she finds out that Marya has an inkling. Alvin, at the RR, watches on as Marc and Marya chat. Alvin approaches Marya who tells him to get lost. Elle arrives and Alvin looks smug. Alvin leaves, and bumps into Laura and offers his lawyer services to help her in the future as Amanda passes by and offloads her judgement towards Alvin. Alvin tells Amanda to get lost, while Marya Elle and Marc chat at the RR. Marya chats to Becca and gives her tips on trying for a baby and they talk about a gimmick. Marya tells Elle the needs to go home, while Amanda gets a drink and gets a bad reception from Becca. Amanda meets Dan and they chat about Alvin's attempts to rebuild his reputation. Marya finds mail addressed to Marc and needs to hide it, and Elle notices it, and Marya tells her that its hers. Marc comes home and Marya tells him about his mail, and insist that she hides it which she insists she did. Marc pops out to get milk and Elle rushes into Marya's room to get the letter where Marya confronts her. Elle wants to know why Marya is taking Marc's post and she opens it, only to discover that its bills from their trip to Vegas. Marya is relived and lies about her reasoning which doesn't sit right with Elle. Marc and Dan chat in the corner shop. Marya arrives and tells Marc that Elle found the letter which were bills. Marc and Marya come home and Marc innocently learns of the bills, now feeling the financial pressure. Marya goes to bed and Elle mentions how weird Marya was being with the letter. Marya chats to Charlene outside the charity shop. Amanda gets Dan a coffee and mentions his dad owning the house down the street.