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Still haven't had a chance to collect the veg box figures for the audit. Well, we're gonna need them for tomorrow. Yeah, I know, I know. I'll do it tonight. Has the advisor given you any idea when we might get the results of the audit, Helen? By the middle of the week. Should be as long as she's got all the figures she needs. All right. I said I'd do it tonight. Well, it'll be interesting to see what they find and whether it's anything we don't already know. I'm sure the results will be illuminating. Whatever they say we'll see, won't we? Look, I know this is all new to us, but it really isn't so controversial. It's just a way for us to understand how our farm functions so we can work out how to make the most of it, that's all. Look at those brothers up in Edinburgh. That could be us. Well, the ones who won that BBC Food and Farming Award. Yeah, that was impressive. Yeah, but their farm was struggling. Ours isn't. No, of course not, but I just think. Go on. Well, for the last year, my focus has been on getting the dairy back on track after the sewage spill. And not just the dairy, obviously. The whole farm was affected. Wasn't it just. Yeah, all right. But we've recovered from that now. Recovered, yes, but we want more than that now. We've got a bit of breathing space. We should be looking to the future. Mitigating risk in the changing climate, the changing economy. We need to farm more efficiently. We do farm efficiently. Even more efficiently, then. What does that mean? Just calm down. It was a genuine question. I honestly don't see how we could be more efficient. That's what the audit's for. There might be things we haven't even thought about. And the veg boxes are doing really well. The sausages, the farm shop. No one's saying they aren't. So what's the point, then? Do you really want me to go through it all again? No. I think we'd all be better off waiting for the outcome of the audit anyway. Anyone fancy a walk? Oh, I'm so sorry. Don't apologize. I'm never early. But I was ready and I wanted to walk because it's such a nice afternoon and I wasn't sure how long it'd take. No, it's me. I lost track of time. Won't be a minute. Just get changed. No, fine, fine. Don't rush. I'll just sit here and look at my phone. I looked at the restaurant. It looks nice. Yeah, doesn't it? I mean, they don't take bookings, unfortunately. But we're very early, so I'm sure it'll be fine. Yeah, yeah. And we can always try somewhere else if they're full. Right. I think I'm just about ready. Oh, great. You might wanna. What? Your buttons are a bit. Oh, no. Have I managed that? Here, let me. Thank you. No problem. Oh, it's lovely now. The weather's turning. Still cold, but spring is definitely creeping in. Look at all the crocuses. Yes, and the daffodils. Should have forced the Boys off their screens and made them come with us. They could do with some fresh air. They get plenty of fresh air. They get plenty of screen time, too. When I get back, I'll make them kick a ball about in the garden or something. Mum, thank you. What for? Backing me up. Tom's being so negative. Well, go easy on him. I think he's feeling a bit unsettled by it all. Well, there's no need. The audit will be good for the farm. I think it will, yes. It's a good idea. Well, thank you. It's great that you're so focused, so full of ideas and energy. Yeah, I am. I think Tom senses that. And maybe he feels, I don't know, lacking. I don't think he's in quite the same place at the moment. What do you mean? Well, Nova and Seren are only little. He's still in the trenches. Yes, but he's not a single parent, is he? He and Natasha have each other. Helen, I'm not comparing you. I'm just saying you're clearly in the moment when you want to take stock, make changes, be brave. Which is wonderful, but I don't think that's where Tom is. He's always, always struggled when he feels that you can do something and he can't. Do you remember that summer when you climbed to the top of the spider net at the playground? I do, actually. Out of nowhere. You must only have been six. I was really proud of myself. Well, until we had to go because Tom had a massive tantrum. He had a massive tantrum because he wanted to climb it, too. He couldn't cope with the fact that you could and he couldn't. I was so annoyed with him for ruining it all for me. I remember. But he's not a kid anymore, Mum. Everything I'm doing is for all of our futures. He should be grateful, if anything. I'm sure he is, deep down. And speaking of the future, have you thought any more about the house in the village? Yeah. And? I don't know, Mum. It is a big decision, but it might end up being made for you. Maybe I should just go for it. It's handy. I can afford it. We really do need a place of our own. You do. But then it's. I don't know, Mom. It's fine. It's not where I imagined us living. That sounds awful. No, just truthful. I know it's not your dream home, but dream homes are. Well, dreams. Yes. And that house is in a great location. It's big enough. There's a decent sized garden. It's. I wouldn't have thought you'd be so in favour. I'm not in favour of social housing being sold off, no. It shouldn't be happening. But given it is happening, surely it's better for the house to be bought by someone who already lives and works in Ambridge? Yeah, maybe. Oh, my God. Who the hell is that? Is the door locked? Yeah, hand bolted. Hello? It's Adam. What's he doing here? Rex, are you in there? Keep still. I just wanted a quick word if you got a minute. Thought I saw the boat moving. I better see if I can get rid of him. Stay there. Yeah, don't worry, I will. Hang on a minute. Adam. Oh, Rex. I was just about to give up on you. Sorry, I was in the middle of. I just wanted to run something by you. It won't take a minute. Okay. I've arranged to meet the captain of Darrington this afternoon. The captain of Darrington? Cricket team? Yeah, yeah, yeah. About potentially playing for them this season. Wow. Joining the enemy. Yeah, I know. No, I mean, if you want to. Well, I don't want to. I'd far rather be playing for Ambridge, but that isn't an option at the moment and I'll really miss playing this season. What do you think? I think. Well, there's no harm in going to talk to them. No. Like you say, if Ambridge haven't got a team. Rex, your shirt's a bit. Oh. Again. What do you mean again? Oh, I can't seem to dress myself today. I did this before as well. How many times do you get dressed in a day? I meant yesterday. Were you. Oh, I'm really sorry, Rex. It's fine. No, when you said you were in the middle of something, I didn't realize. What an idiot. Say no more. Sorry. Bye. Adam. Oh, hello. You been a while. Oh, yeah. When I got back, I made the boys come out with me to get some fresh air. Of course, they're hungry again now. Of course. I'll just put some toast on. Tea? Oh, yeah, thanks. Actually, I wanted to. Tom, Are you okay? Me? Absolutely fine. Only Mum thought you might be feeling a bit threatened. Ridiculous. Why would I be feeling threatened? About the audit. It's only a farm audit by an ag advisor. It's hardly. I mean, I don't know that we need it, but I'm totally fine with it happening. Really? She don't seem totally fine. All right, maybe not totally fine. I just. I don't know. It was a bit of a surprise. It had never even occurred to me to audit the farm. And, yeah, it did get my back up a bit. So it turns out that, yeah, maybe I have been feeling a bit threatened. Okay, well, I'm sorry. No, no, I'm sorry, Tom. We're only going to make changes that we're all happy with. I'm not trying to take over. No, I know. It's good, as you said. It certainly worked out for those brothers in Edinburgh. Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. Thanks. It'll be good for us too, I'm sure. I was just being insecure, that's all. Oh, no. What is it? Celia Sparrow. She wants to come and see me. What for? She doesn't say. Just. Is Tuesday any good? She's one of my least favourite people. What does she want? Do you think it looks obvious that we're here together? No, not at all. And we could have just bumped into each other at the bar. Yeah, we could have done. Oh, no, Adam's over there. Adam? Is he following us or something? Oh, and he's coming over. Adam. Hey, Alex. Hi. It was Rex I came to see, actually. I'm really sorry for interrupting earlier. It's fine. So I met him. Met who? Chris Mills, Captain of Darrington. Really? Yeah. He said I could join them for nets this week. If they think I'm any good, he'll consider me for a place on the team. So. So it's pretty much a done deal, then? I turned him down. How come? I've forgotten how smarmy he is. I really can't stand him. He's a bit full of himself, isn't he? Yeah. He started going on about how rubbish Ambridge were, laughing about our relegation and everything that happened last season. So I told him where to stick it. Good for you. Yeah, well done. Adam still leaves me without a team. You could try Little Croxley. I could. Ordinary. I was thinking, surely there are loads of us in Ambridge who will miss playing this season? You, for one. Well, yeah. And I'm missing indoor nets. But it all went very wrong for me. Even if we did have a team, I don't know if people would want me on it. But what if it was something new? A different sport? Well, like what? I don't know yet. A team game. Something lots of people of different ages and abilities could get involved in. Yeah, I might be up for that. Great. Alice. Well, depend what it was. Yeah, potentially. Why not? Really? I thought you'd be a straight now. Well, I like to think I'm a woman of many surprises. Adam. If Alice Wants to play. We'd be lucky to have her. I was only joking. What are you two doing here anyway? Oh, we just bumped into each other, didn't we? Yeah, we decided to go for a drink. It's no big deal. Yeah, what, after you'd seen off your guest this afternoon, you hot footed it to the pub and bumped into Alice. That's right. Pull the other one. It was you, wasn't it? All right, all right, yes, it was. But please, Adam, keep it to yourself. It's early days and we just seeing how it goes. By the looks of things, it's going very well. Adam. Sorry for interrupting you both again. And of course you can rely on my discretion. Thanks. Thank you. What are you laughing at? I'm not laughing, I'm smiling. It's very sweet. Oh, go now. Going. Enjoy your evening. Hello? Dad? That you? Oh, George. Grandpa. I didn't think anyone would be in. I thought you'd still be up at Meadow Farm. I came straight back after milking. Got some stuff to do. Well, I won't get in your way. I'm just here for Poppy's art folder. Ah, yeah, so she'd forgotten it here on the table. Right, I'll be off then. Okay. You're not taking it all the way back for her, are you? Well, yeah, I said I would. She doesn't have art till last thing, so I said I'd drop it back around lunchtime. You're too soft. I'd have let her get her detention. Yeah, well, you. You know me. Yeah. Any road, I best be going. Right, yeah, I've got stuff to be getting on with anyway. So that's on Barry island, innit? Oh. Oh, is that where that is it? Don't say nothing on the back. Thought it might be Western Superman. No, no, it's definitely Barry. You can see the fun fair behind, look. Oh. Oh, yeah. We took the old family for a few days. Stayed in the caravan park right near the seafront. Oh, it was a smashing holiday. The sun shone all week. I can tell from great granddad Joe's shoulders. Oh dear, look at him. Yeah, he did get burned. That's right. But we all did. It was that hot. Oh, look at our Edward. He must have only been six months to be fair. He is cute. Oh, he was a lovely baby. Although they both were. I mean, don't get me wrong, it was a shock to the system, becoming parents. I bet it was. But they were great kids, both of them. No trouble. At least not back then. Oh, I love spending time with them. Right from the off. I didn't realize how William had all these old photos. I thought they were boxed up in the attic at Grange Farm. No, they are. Or they were. What are you doing with them then? I didn't just take them. Grandma said it was alright for me to borrow them. No, no, no, I didn't mean. I'm just wondering what made you want to look at them. Most of these are older than you are. Oh, I dunno. I just felt like it. Really. What? There's something you're not telling me. Alright. I'm trying to make a kind of a slideshow. Kind of a slideshow? Yeah, yeah. Slideshow of all those old photos. Yeah, well, not all of them. Just the best ones. And the ones with you in them. Me? A little bird told me you got a big birthday coming up. This is all from me. Not every day you're 75, is it? If you don't want it though, that's okay, I'll get it. I'll just pack these up and take them back to the farm. Forget all about it. No, no, no, Hang on a minute, lad. I never said that. Maybe I can have a sneak preview, eh? As I'm here. Oh, hello, Rory. Oh, hi, Miranda. What brings you here? Oh, nothing really. Did you get lost on your run? No. Well, kind of, I suppose. Start a bit later at Barrow today, so I thought I'd go for a run on my way back. I ended up coming this way for some reason. Sounds like a long run. I know. I just stopped to get my breath back. Good for you. How about you? Is something happening with the sale? Not quite, but soon, I hope. The estate agent called this morning. Right. Nothing hard and fast, but apparently everything is in order. All being well, we should be able to exchange in a couple of weeks. Couple of weeks? Fingers crossed. Right. Excellent, isn't it? I mean, I'd hoped for sooner, but I'm just relieved things seem to be finally happening. Anyway, they've said I can go in and measure up for curtains, so here I am. Great. Oh, come in with me if you like. Have a look around. Nobody's in except the agent who's meeting me with the keys. In fact, she should be here by now. I can't. I'm due in work at 12, so I better get back and have a shower. Okay. Well, hopefully it won't be too long before I'll have the keys myself. Then we can all come and go as we please. That will be amazing. I know. I'm finally daring to believe that it might Be a reality. Actually, I better go. I might see you later. Okay. Watch the plant, pot. I'm fine. I'm fine. I'll see you later. Oh, look at that. Your great grandad with Bartleby. Now, when was that? It looks like Christmas. The traps covered in tinsel. That's right. Must have been when dad and Bartleby were giving Santa rides. They made a fair bit doing that. Oh, look at the way my dad's looking at that pony. He loved him, didn't he? Oh, he really did. Oh, I'm really sorry, Grandpa. I didn't mean to upset you. No, that's the last thing I wanted. Oh, you haven't. I can put him away if you like. No, no, no, no. Don't do that. It's not the photos. It's all this bad blood between us. Looking at all these pictures with you. Whole lifetime of family and. Oh, yeah, there's been fallouts, bad ones and all. But this one feels worse somehow. Yeah, look at my dad there. He'd not believe it if he was here. Me not speaking to you. William not speaking to me. Clary tearing her hair out. Grandma. Oh, she's shattered by it all. I keep saying to her, it's not down to me. But that's not quite true, is it? Any of us could put an end to this if we wanted to. Do you think? Of course we could. We're all too stubborn, is the problem. Oh, it's a mess. It really is. Shall I put the kettle on? You could do, I suppose. There's your flat white. Thank you. You sure you don't want a pastry? They've got some tempting looking cinnamon buns. No, I'm fine. You go ahead though. We could share one. Brian, if you want one. Just have one. No, no, I'm fine. Oh, what's this? Oh, just some swatches. Curtains. I picked these up a while back, but having been in there today, I'm not sure any of them are quite right. I'll speak to Sydney. See what her thoughts are. Oh, yes, well, if anyone knows curtains, it's Sydney. You can mock all you like, Brian, but I have learned over the years that spending money on a good interior designer at the beginning of a project can save you thousands by the end. Really? Well, it's your money. Yes, it is. Not that I'm going to make any big decisions straight away. I want to live there first. Get a feel for the place. How the light moves around the house. Right. Of course, you'll already have a handle on all that, having lived there. Before? Well, yes. Although I can't say I remember how the light moves. Let me guess. It was Jennifer who made all the big design decisions. It was, yes. How are you feeling about living there again now it's imminent? Fine. No, really. Fine, fine. Look, we've been through all this, Miranda. I'm glad to be moving back to Home Farm. What about Rory? What about him? Have you seen him today? No. No, he was up and out before he left. Now he's discovered running. He's out early most mornings. He was at the house at Home Farm. When? This morning, when I arrived to meet the agent. He was there. Why? What was he doing? Just standing there. He said he'd been out for a run and stopped for a breather, but. But what? Oh, I don't know. He was a bit odd. How does he seem to you? He seems fine. I think he's missing Paul and he's worried about him with his grandmother being so ill. Yes. Maybe it's just that. Sorry. Not just that. Well, I'm sure that's what it is. I'll talk to him. Oh, I never thought we'd still not be speaking after all this time. It's my fault. Well, no, it is. It's all my fault. I know how upset you were about what happened. What I did to Ed. I was. Yeah. And what you said after, about Nick. I wish I hadn't. Honestly, Grandpa, that's the truth. I wish I'd never done none of it. I don't blame you for turning your back on me. No, I wasn't turning me back. Well, maybe I was. I felt like you'd crossed a line. Yeah, because I had. I know that. And I wish I could take it back. I'd do anything to, you know, be mates again. Oh, we were good mates, weren't we? You've always been my little pal. Right from when you were tiny. I think that's why it hurts so much. You and me had always been so close. I couldn't believe it, George, that you do that. No, but it means a lot hearing you say that. You regret it. I do. I can see how sorry you are, how hard you're trying. And I appreciate it. All these photos and everything. So I reckon we put it behind us, really. I can't go on like this, carrying around all this anger and upset with me. I'm too old, for one thing. You're not old. Well, I'm nearly 75 is what I am. Who knows how long I got left? Don't say that. It's true. Though we have to sort things out while there's still time, don't we? For the good of the family. We have to make this right, don't we? Thanks, Grandpa. I don't know how your dad will feel. Mine. He was very angry with me. Leave it with me, Grandpa. I'll talk to him. Hello, Roy. Well, what's all this about? Nothing. I was passing, so I thought I'd bring you lunch. Well, I'm not taking a lunch today. I didn't start till 12. Well, surely you get some sort of break. Still got weed. Yeah. Anyway, is this from the tea room? Yes. Yeah, I was there with Miranda. I know you like that. Paninis. I got you a cinnamon bun as well. Thanks, Dad. I better get back. What were you doing at Home Farm this morning? Nothing. I was just there. I was running nearby and I stopped for a minute, that's all. Miranda's worried about you. Miranda? Why? Well, she said you seemed odd. What's the matter? What is it, Rory? I can't go back there, dad. Where? Home Farm. Miranda says it'll go through in a few weeks, but I can't do it. I can't live there. Why not? Because it's too much. That house, everything that happened there. Nothing happened there. No, I mean all that old life. Jenny taking me in after Mundi. Those things happened whether we live at Home Farm or not. I stood there and I could see Jenny. I could see her opening the door and smiling at me, telling me to leave my shoes in the boot room. What would she think if she found out what I'd done? I'm not saying it won't be emotional at first. You're not listening. I'm a mess. Dad, look at me. Rory, this has got to stop. I can't help it. You can. You have to. Miranda knows something's wrong. We can't afford for this to come out. I know, I know. So you find a way to pull yourself together, because in a few weeks time, all three of us will be moving into Home Farm. Do you hear me? Sorry, dad. It's all right. It's all right. Come here. We'll be all right. Are you sure I can't get you a tea or coffee, Celia? It's no trouble. Thanks, but I've literally just finished a cappuccino over at the tea rooms. Actually, it was very nice. Oh, yes. Natasha does a good coffee, I'll give her that. I sense gossip. Oh, no, no, no gossip. Just, you know, great coffee. The cakes are good, too. The whole farm seems to Be thriving? I'd say so. We're certainly very busy in the dairy. That's why I'm here. They needed extra staff to cope with the orders that were coming in. And are you enjoying it? Yeah, it's great. Different to the other stuff I've done and the people are lovely. Helen's a brilliant boss. You know where you are with her. Although I don't actually know where she is. She only popped out to have a word with the ag adviser about the Bridge farm audit. Thought she'd be back by now. Oh, don't worry, it's me. I'm early. I'm always early. Oh, me too. I hate being late. I'm the exact same. So are they having a whole farm audit or is it just the dairy? The whole farm, I think. I don't know much about it, to be honest. You'll have to ask Helen. Yes, I will. Are you just meeting her for a catch up or something like that? Yes. Celia. So sorry to keep you waiting. Not at all. Tracy's made me feel very welcome. Oh, thanks, Tracy. Oh, no problem. I suppose I'll just get back to work then. Yeah, that'd be great, thanks. Nice to meet you, Celia. And you, Tracey. Okay. Can I get you a drink? Tea? Coffee? Tracy offered, but I'm fine, thank you. How are you? Yes, good, great, thanks. I understand you're in the middle of a farm audit. Exciting. Well, not really. Just, you know, good to take stock from time to time. No big deal. But are things going well? They are very well. And for you? Very well indeed. Great. So I'll get straight to the point, shall I? The reason I'm here. Okay. Sorry to interrupt. Just to say, if you do want a drink, just give me a shout out. Will do. Thanks, Tracey. Actually, should we walk and talk? The weather's lovely and it'll give me a chance to have a look around the farm. Okay. Ah, so this is where you're hiding. In my office? Yes. How on earth did you find me? Very funny. I thought you were going to let me know how Rory was and then I didn't hear from you last night or this morning. Oh, that. Yeah, sorry, I forgot. I was worried because you. You know, I was thinking about it some more and actually I don't think he's been himself for a while. Did you speak to him? Yes. Yeah, I mean, it's as I thought. He's concerned about Paul. You sure that's all it is? Well, apparently it's not looking good. For the grandmother, you mean? No, they don't know how long it'll be, but they've been told she isn't going to get any better. So is he going to stay out there until. I think that's the plan. I think Rory's feeling quite well. Desperate about it all. He looked awful when I saw him yesterday. Yes, you said. Well, this explains it. Does it? I think so. Paul's grandmother is dying. Yes, but. Oh, come on, Brian. It's not like Rory has ever met her. I'm sure he's sad for Paul, but when I saw him yesterday, he looked positively haunted. Did you talk to him properly? Yes. All right, look, I didn't want to tell you this. Tell me what? I think the situation with Paul and his grandmother is bringing up Rory's memories of Jenny and Siobhan. And as a result, he's finding the idea of returning to Home Farm difficult. Now that it's looking like a reality. Oh, yes. I mean, it's understandable. I suppose. I should have seen this coming. I thought Reuben was touring again. He is, yes. They thought the last reunion tour was the end of all of that, but then they started getting inquiries about arena bookings. Arenas? Wow. I know. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, especially where Brit pop's concerned. Everyone's desperate to relive their youth. Well, good for them. Absolutely. Great for them. But Reuben knows it won't last forever. Hence, Little Croxley Organics. You gotta admire someone who starts an organic farm as a sideline. Oh, no, this isn't a sideline. It's very much his focus. He's really passionate about this. He's always been into farming and food production, ever since we were kids. And he's helped me a lot with the dairy over the years. Well, it obviously runs in the family. Oh, completely. It was only a matter of time before he started his own project, and now he has. So is he up and running yet or not completely? Not yet. He's getting there. But one thing he's keen to nail down is the dairy. He's opening a dairy? Completely organic, making cheese, ice cream, kefir and yogurt. Right. I know, I know. I don't entirely welcome the competition either. The building's nearly finished, all brand new, highly efficient. Here. He just needs someone to run it. I see. So what do you say? Me? I recommended you. I honestly can't think of anyone better. You've got the drive, the dynamism, the knowledge, the experience. Everything Reuben's looking for. I mean it, Helen. We are both big fans. Well, that's. Thank you. So, what do you say? Are you interested in becoming the director of operations of the little Croxley Organics Dairy? Why hasn't he asked you to run it? I mean, you are his sister. He has. But I'm not organic, am I? And anyway, I'm happy where I am. I don't want to mix family and business. But you are a different proposition. Obviously, it's for you and Reuben to talk details, but I will say that he's really careful, keen to look after his team. The salary and the benefits package are incredible. Best of all, it's just down the road, you wouldn't even have to move house. Although you could afford to if you wanted to. Wow. I don't know what to say. Say yes. Rory, how are things? Oh, good, thanks, Miranda. Do you want tea? Lovely, thank you. Rory, Is everything all right? With me, Yes. I can't help but feel there's something bothering you. And don't say nothing, because I know it's something, um. Oh, I dunno. I'm all right. Missing Paul and worrying about his grandmother. Yes. Yeah. Your dad said it was the house. The house? The farmhouse, my buying it. He said that he thinks that the prospect of living there again has stirred up your grief about your mum and Jenny. Leave. Leave the teas. Sit down. Yeah. Yeah, I suppose it has. I'm sorry. Do you mind me talking to you like this? No, no, it's just emotional. I know. Yeah. I'm so sorry, Rory. What for? I should have realized how this might feel for you. I've been thinking and I wondered, maybe there's something we can do to honor Jenny and Siobhan when we move in. Like what? I don't know. But planting some trees for them, maybe? Is that too obvious? No, that's really lovely, thank you. Oh, good. Well, I'll look into some suitable varieties, and then you can make the final choice. Obviously. Thank you. Oh, Roary, sweetheart, come here. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Oh, don't you dare apologize. Oh, we don't have to do the tree idea. No, no, no, no. It's lovely. I want to. You're lovely. And I don't deserve it. Of course you do. I really don't. Rory, what's going on? I can't. You can. Please, Rory, tell me what's the matter. If you don't tell me, how can I help you? You can't help me. No one can. Try me. Just tell me what's in your head. You never know. I might be able to do something to help. Oh, Leave that. No, it's. It's Paul. I. I better. Hey, Paul. How's things? No, I mean it. I really appreciate you covering like that. I hadn't expected to be gone so long. Oh, it were fine. I actually know what I'm doing now, believe it or not. Of course you do. I know that. It's all almost becoming second nature. The process. I didn't have to think anymore. Not that I don't think. I don't want you to think I'm chucking curds about Willy Nilly. I know what you mean. Don't worry. So, was it any good, your meeting with Celia? Yeah, it was interesting. Oh, go on. Actually, she offered me a job. What, her dairy? You wouldn't be up for that, would you? No, not at her dairy. Her brothers. Have you heard of Reuben Sparrow? The Reuben Sparrow? Lead singer with Spuggy. Reuben Sparrow? Yeah, of course I've heard of him. I'm their biggest fan. I tried to get tickets for their reunion tour last year. Three hours I was in the queue before it kicked me out with nothing. Well, sounds like you might have another chance. Really? Yep. Arenas, apparently. Seriously? But anyway, alongside his music, he's opening an organic farm in Little Croxley. Oh, yeah, I heard about that. And he wants me to go and run his dairy. Wow. You won't tell anyone, will you? Of course not. Sounds like an amazing opportunity, though. I know. Are you interested? No, I don't think so. I couldn't leave Bridge Farm. Well, I mean, you could if you wanted to. Suppose it comes down to head or heart, doesn't it? Yeah. Yeah, I suppose it does. We're going to head to the Bulls shortly, get a bite to eat. Do you fancy coming with us? No, I'm fine here. We haven't got much in. I'll find something. Rory. Miranda said you had a chat. Yeah, and she said you got upset. She was being really nice about Mum and Jenny and I lost it, Dad. I nearly. Nearly what? I nearly told her. Don't worry, I didn't. Paul rang before I could say anything. You nearly told her. You weren't there. She was talking about planting trees for Jenny and Mum at the house she felt sorry for. I couldn't bear it. You have to bear it, because what's the alternative? If Miranda finds out, we'll have implicated her in this sorry situation and the whole thing could come crashing down around us. I know, but what am I supposed to do? Just pretend everything's all right? Everything is all right. Or it will be if you keep A lid on it. I can't. I can't do it, dad. 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Oh, that is impressive. Well done, Tom. Thanks, mum. I suppose it stands to reason, doesn't it? People are more aware about the importance of eating local food and less meat. The tea room's doing okay. We took a big hit after the sewage, but it seems that customers are returning even if it's not as quickly as we'd like. And what about the sausages? Coasting. Coasting? Yeah, in that they're doing well. But they've always done well. There isn't a noticeable increase in sales? Well, no, but as dad said, people aren't buying as much meat these days, so we need to attract new customers in in order to increase sales. I think it's just a case of marketing. To be fair, I haven't done much of that recently. No, well, we're all so busy. Hard to fit in everything apart from what's absolutely necessary. Exactly. And I'm happy to help with marketing. What about the dairy? Really good. Especially considering the impact of the sewage spill. All our work over the last few months is really paying off. And those figures don't even take into account the new order. What, from the hotel in Broadway? Well, that should make a real difference. The audit does flag that we need to secure permanent staffing, though. But you knew that already. Yeah. And Tracey's doing a brilliant job for now. Well done, Helen. Did we look at the shop? I mean, how's it doing overall? Brilliantly. It's really pulling its weight, Mum. Good. So, broadly speaking, it's good news. Yeah, broadly speaking. Great news, I'd say. I mean, I know there's a few areas for improvement, but it's minor. The farm seems to be succeeding in every area. What? Isn't it? Not in every area, no. But we've been through everything, haven't we? What? Why are you looking at me like that? So, it's really up to you how fast it plays. You can just change the speed here, look. Oh, yeah. Oh, great. I reckon 10 seconds, do you think? Yeah, let's try it. Did you talk to your dad about Eddie? Not yet. Well, maybe when he gets in tonight, I can make myself scarce. You don't have to do that. I don't mind. George, these photos are really amazing. They are, aren't they? I was worried we wouldn't have enough good ones, but there are loads. All right, you two? Hi, Poppy upstairs? Yeah, we've all eaten. Yours is in the oven keeping warm. Thanks, Amber. Oh, wow. Yeah, looks great. Right, I'll just go up and see Poppy first. Work. All right. Hey, is that me? Yeah, in an extremely jazzy jumper. What's all this? How did you get the old photos on the laptop? I scanned them. We're making a slideshow for Eddie. 75th. Oh, right. Actually, I might go and run a bath. Oh, there's some peas and carrots on the hob, Will. Lovely, thanks. Do you think you'll be coming, do Grandpa's do? No, I don't think I will, no. You're actually gonna miss his 75th birthday party. I'm afraid so. I'm not happy about it. I'm not happy about none of this. So sort it out, then. It ain't as easy as that. It could be. I'm glad the two of you are speaking again, but. But what? I can't forgive him for the way he treated you. Why not? If I can, I don't know. But I can. I just can't. You're my boy. To see my own dad turn his back on you like that. It did something to me. Maybe you'll understand when your little one comes along. Yeah, maybe. Hey, it's the scan tomorrow, ain't it? Yep. You excited? Of course. Can't wait. Yeah. Stick that veg onto warm for me, will you? I'll be down in a minute. Obviously no one's blaming you, dad. It's circumstances. A combination of dodgy summers and rising feed costs. But looking at the figures, it does mean that keeping the Angus herd just doesn't stack up. So what are you suggesting? That we get rid of them? I'm just sharing the results of the audit. There are benefits of having the herd too. Not financially, no. But we need livestock. On the land. Well, yes. It's part of our whole identity as a thoughtful, regenerative, low waste organic farm. The Anguses are part of who we are. They have been, yes. But there are other options. Like what? More Monty's instead of the Anchises, you mean? It's just one option. So we'd have the same number of livestock on the land and we could also up production in the dairy. It's not a bad idea. But what about the meat we could buy in organic beef for the shop and the cafe? There are loads of great young organic producers in Borsetshire now. I mean, we could offer more variety too. You've got it all worked out. No, I haven't, dad. I've thought through some possible alternatives because that's the point of the exercise. But it's for us to agree together. I mean, how long are you going to want to look after beef cattle, dad? Oh, I see. Am I that past it that you're surprised I can handle a herd at all? No, I just mean I just wondered if you'd thought about it. No, I haven't. I didn't think I needed to. I had no idea my herd was under threat. Nothing is to be decided in a rush, Lars. In a rush. The writing's clearly on the wall as far as Helen's concerned. Dad. Nice bath? Oh, yeah, thanks. So I did it. Did what? I spoke to my dad. Oh, about Eddie. And what did he say? He said he can't forgive him. Apparently. I'll understand when I have kids of my own. Right. What was that? What was what? That thing you were hiding behind your back and then put in the drawer. Oh, it was just nothing. You alright? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just leave it. George, what's going on? Nothing. Amber, you're scaring me now. Why are you acting so weird? All right, all right. A pregnancy test. Have you just done this? Yes. Why are you doing a pregnancy test? We know you're pregnant. Do we? Yeah. It says so here. What do you think's gonna happen? The baby's just gonna disappear? No, but it might not make it. Hey, Is that what you're worried about? Well, it happens all the time. 10 to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first 12 weeks. Yeah, but if you'd had a miscarriage. We know about it. Not if it was a missed miscarriage. What's that? When the baby dies inside you. Dies? Just stops growing. But your body doesn't realize. It thinks you're still pregnant. So it doesn't do anything. You don't find out till the scan that happens. You sure? Yes, I'm sure. I've read loads of threads about it. Women turn up to their scan all happy and excited and then they tell them there's no heartbeat. Their baby's dead. That's awful. And George, recently I've had no sickness, no cravings, no tiredness, nothing. And that could mean something's wrong. Or it could mean nothing. The most likely thing is we get there tomorrow and they tell us that the baby's doing great. But what if we get there tomorrow and there's no heartbeat? Or one of the tests they do shows there's something wrong. Why didn't you tell me you'd been feeling like this? I thought that if I pretended everything was alright, then I might trick myself into believing it. I didn't want to say it out loud, but. I'm scared, George. I'm really scared. Tea? Not for me, love. How are you feeling? Cheesed off. I know, I know. I didn't see this coming at all. Never dreamed Helen would suggest getting rid of the Anguses. To be fair to Helen, she was just sharing the results of the audit. And then isn't it worth knowing that the money doesn't stack up? I had no idea that would be the case. In the past, the Anguses have been profitable. Well, obviously not anymore. Not that that's the only consideration. No, it isn't for me. The Anguses are as much a part of the farm as the fields they graze. Isn't that reason enough to keep them? Maybe you should say that to Helen. The thing is, I thought she knew. Oh, Tony. You know, I didn't think this audit was necessary. But I supported Helen, both of us did, because we wanted to be able to do things her way. She and Tom are the future of the farm, after all. But farming isn't just a numbers game. I thought Helen understood that. She does, really. It's about what's best for the land and for the people who live on it and farm it. But Helen's ambitious, though. For the farm, I mean. We should applaud that. Ambition's all well and good, but if she's not careful, she'll end up ripping the heart out of the farm altogether. We'll end up like one of those soulless corporate outfits. Not a real farm at all. Oh, Tony, she's hardly going to turn us into something like that. Well, soon enough, you and I will be gone. Then Tom and Helen can do what they like. Listen, we always said we wouldn't be those reactionary old people who dig their heels in and refuse to move with the times. I've always moved with the times. Well, why don't you talk to Helen? Tell her how you feel? I don't want to. Oh. Well, I don't feel up to it yet. I think it would be good if we could keep a perspective on all this. And, yes, I agree with you. I think there are many reasons to keep the Angus heard, quite aside from any financial consideration. I'm glad to hear it. But it's important not to get carried away. What Helen's suggesting isn't that outlandish. She's just pointing out that there are more economical ways to do beef, that's all. She's just thinking about maximising profits. But is that really what we're about here? Maximizing profits? No, it's not all we're about. But I suppose Helen would say that it's an important part of being a successful farm. George. Amber. I'm just making hot chocolate for Poppy. You two want one? That depends. Have you got little marshmallows? I have as he goes. Well, yes, then. Oh, yes, please. Coming up. Listen, I wanted to say I'm sorry about before. It's fine. I know you want everyone speaking again. I do too. But the way I feel at the moment. I'll get it. You're not ready no. You okay, Amber? Yeah, thanks. Just, you know, nervous about tomorrow. Of course. I remember being a bit scared the night before a scan. Especially the first one. Really? Oh, yeah. It's a big moment, ain't it? Seeing your baby for the first time. Yes. Now you're wondering if everything's okay. Whether there's even a baby in there at all. Exactly. I remember Nick saying to me, the most likely thing is that everything is going to be okay. Not that she wasn't worried. She was, but she just focused on that to help her get through it. That's what I said, didn't I? Yeah. No, it's true, isn't it? Statistically, the thing is to try to not let the worry take over. I know, I know. It's. It's hard though. Well, not long to wait now. Here, why don't you take these into the living room and we'll put something on the telly. Well, I'll give Poppy a shout and see if I could drag her away from her phone for five minutes. Thanks, Will. Yeah, thanks, dad. Did you get the results of your audit yet? I hadn't seen her around the place for a few days. The Ag advisor woman? Yes, yes, all done. And good news? Yes, very good. Essentially, the farm's doing well. She highlighted a few areas for improvement, which is what we wanted. So she didn't say get rid of that dozy newbie in the dairy? She doesn't know what she's doing. Of course not. Anyway, you know exactly what you're doing now. You couldn't have managed without you these last few weeks. Actually, the audit showed that the dairy is one of our most successful areas. Woohoo. Go ask why. Oh, you must be pleased. I mean, this is your baby, isn't it? Oh, I suppose it is. Hey, have you decided what to do about Celia Sparrow's offer? Oh. Oh, no. What's that? Don't worry. Did this the other day. Just mind out the way. If I drink any more water, I'll have to go for a wee. Don't drink any more water then. I need a full bladder for the scan. Exactly. But if you go to the toilet, you won't have a full bladder, will you? I'm aware of that, George. I'm only saying. So what would you suggest I do now that I've drunk so much water I need the toilet? I don't know, do I? Great. Thanks. Very helpful. Give me the bottle. Sorry, I'm just. I know. Me too. Hopefully it won't be too much longer. Hi, Tracy. Cup of tea here for you. Oh, lovely, thanks. Everything all right out there? Oh, yeah. All in working order. It was very impressive the way you kick started the curd cutter. I've got to know it over the last few weeks. Sometimes gets a bit stuck is all. But I'd think about getting someone out to have a look at it if I were you. Already done. The engineer's coming tomorrow, so in the meantime, if it stops again, let me know. I don't want you injuring yourself. Gotcha. So, have you thought any more about the rock star dairy job? I have, yeah. And I mean, you don't have to tell me. I keep thinking about what you said yesterday. And you were right. It all comes down to head or heart. Oh, speak of the devil. And she'll give you a ring. Celia. Blimey. Well, good luck. I'll make myself scarce. Thanks, Tracey. Celia. Hello. Hi, Helen. How are things? And is this dad? Yes, George. Nice to meet you, George. Hi. If you want to sit on the chair there. Thanks, Amber. You hop onto the bed for me. That's it. Have you been drinking your water? Yep. Great. Too much of anything. I know, it's awful, isn't it? But that's wonderful because your full bladder will give us a really good feel of your baby. So well done and I promise I'll be as quick as I can. No, no, Fine. So the scan today is known as the dating scan. I'll take some measurements and give you an estimated due date, which is the one we'll be working with for the rest of your pregnancy. Okay? Okay. We'll also check how many are in there. How many what? Giraffes. Sorry, no. Babies. Of course. Then we'll check baby's development, have a little look at your placenta. And are you having the nuchal screening today? Yes, please. Great. So while I'm scanning you, I'll take a measurement of the fluid at the back of your baby's neck, which is known as the nuchal translucency. Are you seeing the midwife after this? Yeah. Great. They'll do a blood test which forms the other part of the test, and then you'll get the results in the post in a week or so. Okay. Sorry, I know you've probably read all of this. I just like to make sure people know what's wrong. What, before I start? No, no, no. It's really good. Thank you. So if you can just lie back for me. Amber, lower your trousers a bit. That's it. Make yourself comfortable. I'll just wash my hands and Then we'll get started. Okay? Yeah. I won't pretend I'm not disappointed. And Reuben certainly will be. I would have loved to work with him. Celia. It sounds like a really exciting project and I wish him every success. Well, not every success, but presumably, at least as far as the dairy is concerned. Oh, I'm not worried about that. There's room for more than one innovative dynamic dairy in Borsicher. True. Well, I admire your loyalty. But I do wonder. What? Helen, you are brilliant at what you do. Aren't you worried that you'll outgrow Bridge Farm? It seems to me too small an operation to sustain someone of your talent and ambition. I don't think so. Big isn't always better. No, of course. But surely there'll come a point when you want more than this. I don't mean to insult you, I'm just curious. I'm not remotely insulted. Celia, Bridge Farm is my family. It's my life's work. You know. No, farmers are in it for the money, including me. But also, whilst we might be a relatively small operation at the moment, we're just getting started. I don't think there are any limits to what we can achieve here. Fair enough. I just hope that your family know how lucky they are to have you. Right, you've got the paper towel tucked in there. That'll protect your clothes. And now, I'm sorry, this jelly might be a bit cold. Sorry. No, no, it's fine. What can you see? Is. Is there a baby? Just give me a sec. Sorry, I'm having to press quite hard. Oh, there we are. Can you see it? Yep. There's a baby. There is indeed a baby. And there is the heartbeat. Oh, my God. That's the heartbeat. Yep. It sounds like a train. Lovely and strong. That's what we like to hear. And there, let me just turn my screen around for you, is your baby. Oh, wow, George, look. That's amazing. This is a really lovely clear image. That's because you've got a nice full bladder. So this is the head here and the spine. And then here's baby's leg. And it's little foot kicking big feet like me. And does everything look alright? As far as I can tell, everything looks absolutely, absolutely fine. Thank you. No problem at all. Now, if you bear with me, I'm just going to take a few measurements and then if you want, I can print some photos for you. I'm sorry, but there is a charge. It's five pounds or two for seven. We'll get two, shall We? One to pass around the family, one to keep for us. You reckon? Yeah. Oh, George, look. Look, it's moving. Oh, it looks like it's waving to us. Oh, baby. I can't believe it. That's our baby. Amber, could you let go of my hand? I think your nails might have broken the skin. I'm sorry. It's fine. Good practice for the berry thing. There we go. Two cappuccinos. Natasha's going to bring our bagels over when they're ready. Oh, thanks, Helen. Lovely. Although you really didn't need to buy me lunch. I want to. To thank you for your help over the last few days while I've been a bit distracted and for your discretion. Ah, Buying my silence. Something like that. But not just that. You really helped me come to a decision. I didn't do anything. You did, actually. You helped me realise I don't ever want to leave Bridge Farm, no matter how tempting the alternative. And I bet it was pretty tempting working for Reuben Sparrow. Well, maybe for a moment. I've been turning it over in my mind the last couple of days, but I kept coming back to what you said. Bridge Farm is in my heart. It's part of who I am. I don't want to leave everything that I've built, that the family's built. Just go and work for someone else. Well, good for you. Although does make you think. Right. If Reuben Sparrow's dairy really is going to be as all singing and dancing as his sister says it is, it might give you some competition in future. Well, he might, yeah. But I'll be ready for him. And you'll have an edge over him anyway. Will I? Of course you will. Your dairy's got you in charge. His hasn't. Despite his best effort. True. I've got some ideas I want to develop, actually, that I think will help put us on the map. Do you mind if I say something? Not at all. You seem in a really good place at the moment. Thank you. I do feel quite good. Have you started working out? No. I mean, I walk a lot. Healthy eating. No more than usual. Well, whatever it is, it's working for you. You're all glowy. Thank you. Plus, being headhunted by the man who wrote I Am the AM Must have been a big ego boast. I suppose it was, yeah. I just feel a bit more in control of my future. Able to make decisions, you know? Good for you. Actually, I've. I made another decision. Quite a big one. There's no stopping you, is there? I've put in an offer on a house. Congratulations, Helen, that's amazing. I mean, I don't expect to hear about it immediately. There's been a lot of interest, so it's gone to sealed bids. Oh, that's like the one by us. Housing association are having to sell it off and it's been dead popular. Oh, absolutely. I collared the estate agent outside the other day and she said there have been that many viewings, they're going to see sealed bids, try to get as much as they can. For real. That's it. That's the one. What, you mean you've put in an offering on the house by us? Yeah. So who knows? If it goes my way, we could be neighbors. Brilliant. Look at it, George. I know. Him. Her. We can find out at the next scan, you know, if. If we want to. Up to you. I think I want to. Not that I care either way, but it would be nice not to say it or the baby the whole time. Are you gonna post it? I don't know. I was planning to, but for some reason I just want to keep it safe for now, you know, not put it all out there for everyone to see. We'll show the family, though. Yeah? Yeah, of course. I just. I can't believe that this little baby has been in there all this time, growing into an actual tiny person. Can you believe it's the size of a lime? A lime? Yeah, it tells me on the app next week it'll be the size of a peach, and then the week after that a navel orange, whatever that is. I love you. I love you too. And I love this baby already, even though I've never met it and it's only the size of a lime. Him or her, whoever it is, I love it. Me too. And I know there's a. A long way to go, but it feels real now, like this is really happening. George, we're having a baby and really nothing else in the world matters. Alice. Rory. What are you doing tonight? I'm at work. I can't really. I know, I know. Which is why I was cutting to the chase. What are you doing tonight? Are you busy? Not with anything I can think of quick enough. I'll ignore that. Martha wants to see you, but both of us do. We wondered if he wanted to come for dinner. I've got pulled pork in the slow cooker. It sounds great, but I need an early night. Me too. I'm talking an early dinner with Martha, not an all night rave. You can be home and tucked up before 9. Oh, I don't know. Oh, you're not gonna let Martha down, are you? She'll be really disappointed. That's emotional blackmail. Yeah, I know. So you'll come? It doesn't look like I have much choice, does it? Oh, fantastic. Anytime from 5. These biscuits were a nice touch, Gary. Baldies were my great granddad's favorite. I know. That's why I got them. Nothing wrong with a bit of biscuit based emotional manipulation. Right, I think that's everything. Yep, we're all set. Do you really think this is going to work? I hope so. Because if it doesn't, I'm. I'm out of ideas. Oh, he's here. Hello, you two. Hi, dad. Hi, Will. What's going on? Nothing. No, no, nothing at all. How was work? Fine. Would you like a cup of tea? Okay. Who's that now? I've only just walked through the door. I'll get it. Oh, don't bother. It'll be someone collecting for something. Always is. I offered the last lot who called the only pound coin I had in the house and they said. Oh, don't worry, you can give us your bank details. Who is it? George? Is someone to see you coming in the living room. Grandpa. What's he doing here? George, you said your dad was in Darrington. I know I did. Darrington? I've been nowhere near Darrington. No, we. Yeah, we lied. Why? I think we've been set up, William. Look, George, I've told you where I stand. I'm very happy to talk to William, but he's made it clear that he ain't happy to talk to me, so that's that. You can't force these things. No, you can't. Well, look, I'm sorry. He's right. A lot's happened. Maybe you'll understand when your baby's born. Well, actually, that is one of the reasons we wanted Eddie to come over. Genuinely. We've got something to show you. Oh, yeah? Yeah. This is your first great grandchild. Oh, would you look at that, William? I've seen it. They showed him me last night. Oh, ain't that something? Yeah, yeah, it is. Potatoes are nearly done. I'll just throw this coleslaw together and then we can eat. Oh, you're making your own coleslaw? I am. It's actually really easy. I never thought I like coleslaw, but then I was at Fallon's last summer and she made this version just grated with cabbage and carrot with a simple salad dressing, half yoghurt, half mayo. It's lovely. Sounds good. Anyway, how are you doing? How are things at Barrow? Yeah, good. I'm enjoying it. Oh, good. How's Paul doing? Oh, you know, not great. So sad. I know. At least he's there with her. Yeah. You're missing him. Yeah, a bit. I mean, I'm fine. I'm not crying myself to sleep every night. Are you? Fine, I mean, yeah. Because, you know Miranda's worried about you. I do know. Yeah. It's nothing. She caught me on a bad day is all. Fair enough. I'm worried about you, too. You haven't seemed like yourself for ages. But I am myself. This is me. Really? Because it seems like something's off. It just feels really weird to be going back to Home Farm to walk into that house and for Jenny not to be be there. Yeah, you're right, it does feel weird. But still, a bit of me is kind of looking forward to being there again. To sit looking out of the French doors into the garden. I feel like I'm always trying to conjure up Mum, to really feel her, remember her. Surely being back there will help. Part of Mum will always be in that house. Oh, Rory, I'm sorry. It's not you. Honestly. Ignore me. I'm fine. No, you're not fine. You're struggling and that's okay. I'm here and everything looks to be all right. Does it? With the baby? Yeah, perfect, as far as they can tell at this stage. We should get the results of the screening tests in a week or so, they said. She was really nice, the sonographer, wasn't she? Yeah, she was spot on. And it's only eight weeks till the next scan. Oh, blimey. It all goes so quickly, doesn't it? Yeah, and that's kind of why we wanted to get you together today. We know it's difficult, and we didn't want to ambush you or anything. Didn't you? Because it does feel a bit like that. No. Really? No, but this baby is on its way, and we didn't want to bring him or her into a family who are divided. What sort of a start in life is that? He's got a point there, George. Why don't you and I pop out for a little walk? Is that a good idea? We'll just go around the green a few times, give these two some space. How about that? All right, but I'm not making any promises. Help yourselves to tea, and there are some Garibaldi's. We won't be long. Oh, I'm really sorry. You invite me for dinner and I have an Emotional breakdown. Stop it. You know, if. If you don't want to move into Home Farm, why don't you move in here instead? Here? Yeah. I don't think so. You haven't got space. Oh, Martha would absolutely love for me to go in with her. She's got a double bed in there, so it's no problem. There's no need. Oh, we'd love to have you. And we'd have a great time. Honestly, you'd love it. Please say or think about it. Alice, you don't have to do this. I appreciate it, but I just. I don't want you to be on your own. Not why you're feeling like this. You need to let your family support you. Okay, but that doesn't mean I have to move in. No, you don't have to. But I want you to. And anyway, I haven't forgotten that I owe you. You really don't. And I was struggling. You were there for me. Of course. And I'll never forget what you did for me, Alice. And if you're going through a rough time, I want to be there for you. You are there for me here. For me. I know that. And thank you very much for the offer, but I think I prefer to stay at Blossom Hill for now. Can you afford the rent on your own? Not really. But I'll be all right for a while, and then I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Maybe then I'll turn up at your door with my bags. Well, you'd be very welcome. I mean it. I know you do. But honestly, I'm all right. Let's. As long as you promise me there's nothing else bothering you. I promise. Right, well, I think we're just about ready to eat. Do you want to give Martha a shout? Of course. Martha, Dinner's ready. But if George and me can put it behind us. Why can't you? Because. Because it really hurt, Dad. I know. In a million years now, whatever happened, I never thought you'd turn your back on one of my kids. I shouldn't have done. But I was angry. William. What he did to Edward. And the things he said about Nick. It didn't feel right. I saw carrying on as though it hadn't happened. I wasn't carrying on as though it hadn't happened. I was taking care of him. He'd been left for dead. I thought we were going to lose him. I know. And obviously that would have been. I'd have been devastated. Would you? Of course I would. I went to see him in hospital, didn't I? Once. But I just didn't feel I could pretend what had gone before hadn't happened. I wasn't pretending. Look, it doesn't help George I saw Rolling over saying nothing. He needs us to hold him accountable for his actions. You sound like Emma. Well, maybe she's got a point. What he did was awful, but since then, he's really turned a corner. I hope so. I think this new baby might be the making of him. Hard, though, having a new baby. I know. But we'll all be here to help them, won't we? If that's all right. Yeah. Yeah, it's all right. I'm sorry, son. I'm sorry, too. These last few weeks have been horrible, us not speaking. Oh, I won't argue with that. And the young ones are right. This new baby needs us to pull together, be a proper family. You're gonna be a grandpa William. Or a granddad. Oh, I see. You fancy Grandad, do you? I don't know yet. How did you decide? Oh, I can't remember now. I think because my dad was always granddad to you, I became grandpa to avoid confusion. So maybe I should go with Grandad, then. Granddad. Suits you. Thanks, dad. Oh, come here. Oh, look at that. Everything all right, you two? I think everything is just about all right, ain't it? Will you? Yeah, it is. I suppose we should be thanking you. We're just happy that you're speaking again. Oh, not as happy as I am. Tell you what, this calls for a celebration. I've been thinking we need to resurrect the cider club from a while now. And what better occasion than this? What do you say we all raise a glass this Sunday? Great idea. Yeah, sounds good. Thanks, dad. Do you want to stay for tea, Eddie? My famous sausage pasta bake. Oh, as tempting as that sounds, I better get back. 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