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The Archers Omnibus
12/01/2025
01:13:01
Leonard faces an emotional day, and Harrison reaches a crossroads.
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BBC Sounds Music Radio podcasts. You're listening to the archers omnibus from BBC Radio 4. Let me give you a hand with the dishwasher. No, no, no need. You finish the tea, Leonard. They'll both be dying for one. Packing's a serious business, apparently. Men not allowed. I don't think Mum wants anyone to see how much she's taking. You know, David, with Jill going up to Sunderland, I thought this might be a good time for me to go home. Oh, well, I can pick something up from your place if you need it. I'm off to Farm Supplies in a minute. I don't mean pop home, I mean go home for good, like. It's time I got out of your hair. You're not in our hair. Don't get me wrong, I've had a great time. Christmas was. Well, I couldn't have felt more welcome. Good. But my wrist's much better now. And you know what they say about houseguests and fish starting to stink after three days. And it's been a lot longer than that. Oh, don't be daft. Is there any tea? Oh. Coming up. Leonard was just saying he was thinking of. It's time I was gone, Ruth. Rubbish. Stay as long as you want. I've already said that. No, I've made my mind up. I'll. I'll take this up to her. Could you hold the door for me? Of course. Thanks. Well, that came out the blue. No. I'll be sorry to see him go. So will I, in a funny way, despite his attempts to help. Oh, come on, he's made himself useful. Jill's much happier since he's been here and he's easy to have around, isn't he? I suppose he is. Why? Because I think it'd be better if he moved in permanently. Permanently? Are you sure? I must have crossed your mind. Neither of them's getting any younger. That's true. I'm pretty sure Mum would love it. I wouldn't have any problem with the idea, but, you know. Has to be Mum's decision. And his. I'll have a word, shall I, while I'm helping her pack. Sorry I'm late, Kenton. Oh, hardly five minutes. I got held up at the shop. There was a woman in there praising this place to the skies. I'm not surprised, mind. Wayne's been on fire over Christmas. Chelsea couldn't get enough of his cranberry and mincemeat tart. No wonder we've been so busy. Well, things will ease off now. It's January. If people are that enthusiastic, we should build on it. Well, we're doing Burns Night again. That's not till the end of the month. There must be other special days before then. Or we could do themed evenings. International food, Hawaiian night, Japanese night. You could call it Wayne's World. Oh, I like that. Maybe I'll talk to him. Are you Tracy? Wayne? You'll have to be quick. He's off on a cruise Thursday. What? A cruise? Oh, lucky thing. When did this happen? He's just called and mate. Got in touch with him last night. Wayne used to play in their band. The guitarist had done his back in her summit, so they've asked Wayne to go instead. A January cruise. Oh, nice bit of sunshine. Bali, Malaysia, Thailand. Wow. Sounds like the trip of a lifetime. So I couldn't really say no, could I? Yeah. It could be gone six weeks. Oh, for heaven's sake. Oh, great. There's nothing like just dropping people in it, is there? There goes Wayne's World. What? What are we going to do? Call the agency, I suppose. Get a cover. Oh, Jolene, you could do that. But I can't help thinking, what if I helped out? You don't say it like that. Sorry. Sorry. I was just surprised. It will get you out of a hole. And it would be amazing for me. I would love the chance to prove myself. I really would. I make the best chips. Thanks, Tracy. Is that a yes? Well, maybe a maybe till we find someone. I wouldn't offer if I weren't 100% sure I could do it, Canton. Well, if it makes life easier, I Could do the whole six weeks. You're going to struggle to find a proper chef with this kind of notice. We'd have to cover your bar Chefs. That's easier than finding a chef. That's true. I mean, you're sure you're up to this, Tracy? Cross my heart. I won't let you down, I promise. Oh, well, talk about it. Or we could just say yes. I mean, why not? Okay with you, love? Yes, I suppose. Oh, really? Oh, thank you so much. This is gonna be amazing. Wow. Well, if only all our problems got sorted out so fast. Oh, I hope we've done the right thing. Morning, ma'am. Oh. Bought you these mini fondants. Made too many and they won't freeze. All right. That's a treat. Everything okay? Of course. Oh, well, I'm on my way to see dad. He says he has news you have to tell me in person. Difficult, dad. I'll catch you later. Bye, my darling. Oh, Kenton. I know. We should have asked her first. Yep. Hi. Hey. Didn't expect you back yet. Did Mum get off all right? Leonard made sure we were at Felsham Station with an hour to spare. I left them having coffee. That's so sweet. Together. Did you speak to her? Yeah. I told her we'd be happy for Leonard to stay permanently, if that's what they want. Ah. And she jumped at the chance, right? She didn't. She's worried it might change the relationship. Well, it will. For the better. She doesn't want him to feel obliged or stuck. She thinks it's best if they carry on like before. Isn't that a step back? She's scared, David. My mum's scared. She's hiding her feelings. They both are. You could bang their heads together sometimes, couldn't you? Yeah. But don't. There's nothing to be done. It's their business. We can't decide for them. Hello? It's Khalil. You talk to him. David. I've got Wednesday's event to finalise. Why have you got a quad bike? I use it to feed the sheep we keep up at Home Farm. Is Jill here? Sorry you've missed her. She's gone to Sunderland to see my sister. Well, can I talk to you, then? I've got an essay to write for English. Left it a bit late. School goes back tomorrow, doesn't it? Ah, inset day. I've got till Tuesday. But don't tell Mum. I haven't done it yet. She'll freak out. I'm supposed to write about a landscape of my choice. But that sounds really boring. So I want to write about a farm, but from a predator's point of view. A predator. Very creative. Yeah, I was thinking about Jill's bees and the Asian hornets. But there's got to be other predators. Well, not really. Animals that do damage. Yeah, plenty of those. Well, they'll do. Right. Can't stand around here chatting. I'm off to the winter housing. I'll come with you. Seven pound forty. I feel terrible, Kenton. We weren't thinking. Well, maybe Fallon wouldn't want to cover for Wayne. Maybe she's got other plans. But we should have asked her. We should have asked her first. We're almost out of peanuts. Oh, I'll get another box down. Great. Oh, and I can definitely manage haggis for Burns Night. Excellent. I'm looking into things with pineapple for Hawaiian night. Oh. Oh, hi, Fallon. All well? Hi, yeah. Mum, I just saw dad. Has he spoken to you? Yeah, about his cruise. Oh, what an opportunity. I'm really excited. Are you customers? Tracy? Sorry? Course. Oh, yeah. What could I get you? Why is Tracy excited about Dad's cross? Oh, you know Tracy. Well, I came straight round. I reckon I could cover while he's away. What do you think? It would be perfect, Mum. It would be after the tea room and the charging station is the perfect opportunity. Something wrong? No, no. Yes. Okay. Which? There's no point pretending, Kenton. Fallon, we've messed up. We. We've agreed that Tracy can cover while Wayne's off. Oh, I see. We didn't strictly ask her. She offered. And you said yes. I'm so sorry. No, don't be. Of course. Of course not. It's. Tracey will be great, honestly. It's not a problem, Fallon. No, really, Mum. It was just an idea. We just jumped in. Well, I told you, it's completely cool. Get Tracy to do her special chips. They're spectacular. I have to run, Mum. I'll see you later. Fallon. I could kick myself. Or you. Kenton, what have I done? Rats can do a lot of damage. Getting in the feed, gnawing at plastic pipes and electrical wiring. Rats? Yeah. I could do something with rats. Badgers can cause havoc too. But I've badger proof this place. Gates. They can't get under. Aren't they hibernating? No, badgers don't hibernate. Do beavers hibernate? No. And don't get me started on beavers. Well, why not? They're nature's engineers. They're a menace. They do a lot of damage. No, they help the landscape. They Create environments where other wildlife can thrive, improving biodiversity. Who told you this? Kirsty, I suppose. No. Everyone knows there's a lot of romantic nonsense talked about beavers. A single adult could bring down that tree overnight. That big one there. Amazing. No, it's not. Once they start having their way with the landscape, fields get waterlogged. The cattle will be at risk of liver fluke from mud snails. Even if you put them in enclosures, beavers can be a menace. Yeah, but enclosing them is like enclosing elephants on the Serengeti. They put the land back to like it's meant to be. Look, beavers are determined, they're smart and they're really strong. They tunnel into river banks, making them collapse. One farmer said he lost thousands of pounds because the beaver's handiwork flooded his fields. Have you got a million or so to spare? I know I haven't. Oh, this isn't what Neo said. Who? Who's Neo? Oh, just someone they said beavers are a native species who were here before we were. The whole landscape's changed. When they're reintroduced, it's changed, all right, but some of us farmers really dislike them. Who is this Neo? Khalil. I think I've got enough for my essay now, David. I really appreciate your help, Khalil. Really. I've gotta go. You know something you're not telling me and you're not running off until you do. Hi. I thought you'd have been back earlier. Well, yeah, I couldn't get a taxi. I'm doing chicken casserole ready about six. Oh. Everything okay at your place? Leonard? Has something happened? You will not believe what Khalil just told me. Later, David. It is completely out of order. Later. Go on, Leonard. Well, what's the matter? Nothing. I've had a bit of news, that's all. I popped home to put the heating on, so the place is snug. When I moved back in, and. And there was a letter. A card, actually. I thought it was a Christmas card. I didn't bother with it. But it was from Frank's niece. Who knows how long it's been there? Frank? Oh, he's an old mate from my university days. He's popped his clogs. Oh, Leonard, I'm so sorry. The funeral's on Wednesday. I. I can't quite take it in. David, make Leonard a cup of tea. Two sugars. No, no, I'll. I'll just. I'll sit in the other room for a bit, I think. Of course. I'll be all Right by dinner time. I just need. I'll be fine. How awful. Poor Leonard. That's terrible. Frank must have been a fair age, though, if they were at uni together. That doesn't make it any easier. What were you raging about when you came in? Oh, you wait. Khalil told me something. Unbelievable. I am going to read Justin Elliot the riot act. Mum. Brad. Where are you, love? At uni. I wanted to get some revision done. How's it going? I'm in the library, Mum. I can't talk, but I've cooked. What? You know, samples of things I'm going to try at the ball. There's a Hadock risotto, a breakfast and a whole pile of my special chips. Cheesy ones. Ones with sauces. Thought you could help me with the taste test. I'm at uni. I know that now, don't I? I thought you were having a lion. There's loads of chips, love. Mum, I've got to go. All right. Go and be brilliant like you always are. Mum. I know. I'm gone. That's what I like to see. A guy on his phone in front of a sign saying no phones. Lily. Hello. I haven't seen you for ages. Did you have a nice Christmas? Yeah. Seems a long time ago already. Yeah, tell me about it. Here to revise? Yep. Me too. I don't mind the revision. It's the assessment bit that scares me. It's all going okay, though, isn't it? Fine. Great. Great. You don't sound very sure. Of course I am. Let me buy you a coffee. I've had a look at the Dormouse boxes, Kirsty. They're terrific. I'm. I'm impressed. Well, thanks, Justin. Brad really helps. Oh, well, it's good to feel one's making progress, isn't it? Even in the post Christmas slump, it's slow. That's not necessarily a bad thing. At least it's a break from the endless paperwork. True. Kirsty, I've heard something and I want to know if it's true. Hello, David. This is a surprise. I'm glad you're here, Justin. I can speak to the organ grinder. David. Really? David? Are you in on this too? I have no idea what you're talking about. What on earth are you thinking? Kirsty? Whatever's the matter, man? Well. Well, I think you'd better ask Kirsty that. No, no. Why are you shouting? I'm not shouting. Well, pretty close. No, let's deal with it calmly. Whatever your issue is, it's not an issue, Justin. This is about the future of farming in Ambridge. David, I am speaking as a Borsichire NFU member and I am complaining that. No, I am objecting in the strongest possible terms to this ludicrous plan which is going to threaten all our farms. I think I might have an idea what David is doing. What plan? We're talking about food security here, Justin. David, let me just say one word. Kirsty. Neo. Ah, I know all about Neo. Yeah, well, I'm glad you do. I'm none the wiser. Kirsty and Rex have been plotting with some. Some eco low life with an improper probable name to release beavers. A wild release, Justin. An illegal wild release I found out yesterday. I mean, beavers would be bad enough in an enclosure running free and uncontrolled. They'll be a nightmare. Who told you? Was it Khalil? Oh, don't blame the boy. I teased it out of him. I don't know what he told you, but. No, no, no. Leave this to me. David, it's no secret that we are investigating the possibility, however expensive, of a carefully controlled, entirely legal release of beavers in a high grade secure enclosure. You have concerns. I understand that. And there will be, in due time, a suitable forum for farmers like you to express their concerns. Well, that all sounds very reasonable, Justin. Except that it's not what's happening, is it, Kirsty? Well, isn't it? I haven't seen you at Grey Gables for a while. No. Don't you need the shifts? Oh, I do, trust me. I'm really broke. Only I'm helping George keep his business alive while he's away. Takes a lot of time. That's very loyal of you, Brad. Well, you know, not that I approve of what George did. No, you're a good friend. Freddie would have appreciated someone like you when he was inside. As long as you haven't been missing lectures, Brad. Only one or two. Just when I visit George. You absolutely shouldn't miss lectures. It's no biggie. Probably wouldn't understand them anyway. I thought you said it was all going well. It is. Oh, no, it isn't, is it? The social side of things? Because I know I found that really tricky at first. No, no, I've made friends, got my little group, joined a couple of clubs. It's okay. But. Oh, it's just so hard, Lily, the chorus. It's really hard. Well, you didn't pick an easy subject. And Mum keeps going on about how brilliant I am all the time when I'M not. You're pretty smart, Brad. You smashed your A levels. Yeah, well, uni is very different. All right? Yes, there was a meeting. We want to examine every possibility. There is a difference between examining possibilities and having after dark trysts with militant activists in the middle of a wood in winter. Kirsty, I'm going to make this. You won't get away with it. Yes, thank you. You've made your point. By the time I've finished, everyone will have their eyes on you. Good. Then they'll see what a change we can make. Well, thank you for bringing this to my attention, David. You can leave it to me now. If I see the slightest. Thank. Thank you. David. Enough now. Are you telling me to shut up? I wouldn't be so rude. Now, if you wouldn't mind, I need a few words with Kirsty. Yeah, I'll bet you do, Justin. I just don't see it. Kirsty. How could you and Rex have been so stupid? I can explain. No, I doubt that very much. Beavers are the most amazing. No, I don't want to hear about beavers. Not now, not ever. This crazy plan is over. I'm going to think very hard indeed about the whole idea. Another coffee, David? Oh, I'm all right, thanks. Got cattle to get back to. I've calmed down a bit now. I stewed about it all night. I'm sure it'll all get sorted. How's Leonard? I was sorry to hear about his friend. Oh, he's all right. Ben and I are driving him to the funeral. There's an event in the barn so Ruth can't make it. You all right? Me? No. I'm a twit. I haven't heard anyone say twit in years. It's the best word for me. I don't suppose Kenton would agree. He's a twit and all. Wayne's going away for six weeks and we need someone to take his place. Did you ask Fallon? Ah, you're obviously not a twit. It's exactly what she needs. Only Tracy was here when I heard the news and she offered straight off and we said yes without thinking. Ah. Does Fallon know? Yes. How does she take it? Well, she put on a brave face. Oh, dear. Oh, I don't know what to do. David, can you talk to Tracy? She's so excited. I haven't got the heart. Well, maybe you could try to put her off. Talk about the downsides, that sort of thing. Maybe. Yeah, you're right. Thanks. But we need to be sure Fallon will definitely do the job first. I don't want to give you the wrong idea or sound like I'm moaning. Only they teach you one thing, one way of working, so you can pass your exams and get here. And when you do get here, they say you have to learn a different way, because the one you've already learned isn't quite right. Well, they're making you dig deeper, I guess. Well, why did they teach us the other way in the first place? I don't know. Maths is not my thing. You're sure it's just the work that's bothering you? Yeah. I said. Look, when I first went to Manchester, I found the whole thing really tough. I chose to live with Ross in a flat miles away from my department, so that didn't help. You dropped out from your first uni, didn't you? Yeah, but I'm really happy here. I've been thinking about that too. What, being happy? No. Dropping out. I don't know that I want to carry on. Lily. What do you think, then? You make great chips. Years of experience and having fussy kids. Which are your favourites? Go on, have a few more. I brought them to show you all the possibilities. Right. Oh. Oh, try this one. It's my piece of resistance. Green peppercorn sauce. Go on, have a dip. Is that good or what? It's very nice. I thought you'd be more enthusiastic. Don't you like them? Yes, they're great. Obviously. I'm just a bit. A bit concerned you're taking on too much. It's a lot of work. I'm a good worker. The puppet. It can be a right pain, you know, Always complaining, wanting this quicker or that. Cook longer. It can be really rude. I know what customers are like. Of course you do. You're so good with them, Tracy. It's. It's your greatest strength. Oh, thanks. I enjoy it. You'll miss all that stuck out here. And you're so brilliant at it. Jolene gets really hot, you know, really sweaty. I ain't sure you'll like that. Jolene. I'm not stupid. Of course not. You don't want me to do it, do you? Oh, well, you want Fallon to do it. Course you do. It's perfect for. She's looking for something and she's family. I get it. I just bulldozed my way in. Didn't give you a chance to think about it, did I? Oh, thanks for understanding. I feel terrible. Don't get me wrong. I'd love to have a go. It's A fantastic opportunity. But if I was in your shoes and one of my kids needed the chance, well, I'd sack me without a second thought. Nobody's sacking you. I'll be quite happy with my normal bar shift, Jolene, honest. The chef job is Fallon's as far as I'm concerned. Oh, thank you. Does Mia know how you feel? Have you spoken to her lately? A couple of times. How's it going for her? She's having the time of her life, by the sounds of it. She loves her course. She's got loads of new friends. This isn't anything to do with me. Okay? Okay. We decided to split up so we could both have a bit of, well, permission to explore the opportunities being at uni brings to live our lives. It was the right thing. And I'm not pining. It's just the bit of life I'm living is harder than I thought. Please don't drop out, Brad. Not yet. I don't know what to do. I love maths. It's just. It's so hard. Give it another term. At least half a term. It is stressful now because of the assessments, but in a couple of weeks. I know you're trying to help. There are lots of other people who can help too. Talk to your tutors. Ask your new mates. There are whole departments of people put in place for this exact purpose. So try talking to them before you do anything final. I'm no good at talking to people I don't know. What about your family? Well, I can't talk to Mum, can I? I'm meant to be being brilliant all the time. Fine. Jazza, then. Oh, he's been great. But, you know, he never went to uni, Lily, so he doesn't really get it any more than Mum does. So, no, I'm on my own. I'll either have to drop out or find a way through myself. Is that really the best way? It is for me. I'll give it till week five. It's your decision. Yeah, it is. And I'm gonna be fine, Lily. I will. I'll be fine. I could drop you back first, Mom. Oh, I'm happy to respond. We were the closest car available when the call came in. After all, this is a miserable part of town. Oh, yeah, you get a lot of domestics. Makes me glad we live in Ambridge. Is everything good with you, Sergeant? You've not found being back full time too challenging? Well, I'm feeling fine, Mom. Good. Good. You. You seem lighter. Even after all that Christmas pudding. I mean, in spirit. Yeah, I know. Yeah. No, I know. I am. Yeah. Oh, it's just around the next corner. Right. Number 47, top flat. Reports of breach of the piece from downstairs neighbor who's sick of it. Yeah, I've been to that address before. I think they have a child. A little girl. Let's hope our presence is enough to calm things down. Yeah. Here we are. The blue house with the van outside. Is that the child on the wall? I think it is, yeah. Yeah, I remember her. What is she, 9? 10? I'll deal with the parents. Go and talk to her. And record it, obviously. Hi, Fallon. Hi. Is. Is Mum in? Through the back. I just need to run some ideas past her, you know, for Thursday. There'll be a lot to do. Yeah, but it's exciting. Oh, Tracy, I wanted to say thank you. A big thank you. Stop right there. Of course. You should stand in while your dad's away. I was wrong to ask. You'll be fantastic. My chips don't compare to yours. I won't disagree. Could I have an orange juice, Tracy? Hi, Lily. Coming right up. I'll catch you later. All right. Oh, one orange juice. I'd like something a lot stronger, but I'm revising. I just needed a change of scenery. I keep telling Brad to do that. He's stuck in his room heading a book. I don't know where he gets his brains from. It's certainly not me. There you are. Two pounds. Yeah, I bumped into Brad yesterday. At the library, actually. See, he never stops working. Well, that's all good. Thanks, Lily. Can I just ask. Brad's doing all right at Grey Gable, isn't he? Fine, I think. Though we don't seem to have been doing many of the same shifts lately. Why? Oh, it's just he's been a bit quiet, that's all. And I remember too well how some of the guests can get you down. Maybe. It's not that he's running himself ragged keeping George's business going, but he seems all right to you? Well, yes, I suppose. Lily, starting at uni can be tricky. The social side, you mean. He's made friends. The social side, the work, it's all wrapped up together. Has he said something? No. No, he can't be having trouble with the work. He's so clever. Uni can take some adjusting to, though. It's a different world. I'm gonna grab that seat in the window. Perfect place to read. Of course. All right, love. You do that. Hello, there. My name's Harrison. Do you mind if I sit with you? Just for a minute. What's your name? You can't talk to me. You know you can't. You're a pig. Oh. I mean, I'm quite nice, really. Is that what your mum calls policemen? Reese. Dads. Reese. Mum's boyfriend. So what's your name? I'd like to know. Will you tell me? Scarlet. Scarlet. That's a good name. Can I sit down? Do you mind? So, are you out here on this wall, then? It's where I come, dear. Fie. When Reese shouts. Does Reese shout a lot? Yeah. The old woman downstairs called you, didn't she? Reese hates her. Does this happen a lot? Yeah. How often would you say. Do you feel safe at home, Scarlet? Where are you going? I'm not allowed to talk to pigs. Oh, go on. I'm Harrison. I'm going home. Well, give it a minute. Scarlett. It's my boss. Is talking to your mum and dad? He's not my dad. Reese, then. Sorry. They'll be in bed now anyway. Oh. They shout, then they go to bed and make friends again. And is that when you come out here? Yeah. I bet you've got lots of friends. People you can talk to? A relative, maybe? Have you got any aunts or uncles or grandma? No. I know someone really nice who'd like to talk to you. How would that be? I'm not talking to the Social. You can't make me. It's okay, Scarlett. I'm not gonna make you do anything. We're just chatting, right? What? You're reading something too clever for me, I bet. Lagrange derivatives. Is it hard? It's all hard, Mum. Of course. Really hard. Don't bite my head off, Brad. But is everything okay at uni? Brad? Oh, Brad. What is it? I can't do it, Mum. Oh, sweetheart, I'm sure that's not true. You're not listening. You keep telling people how clever I am, but I'm not. I'm just not. You so are, Brad. You so are. I can't do it. I'm really struggling. Why haven't you said before? Doesn't matter. It does, Brad. Why? I don't want to let you all down. Oh, my boy. There is no way in the world that you could ever let me down. Whatever you do and whatever you want is good enough for me. For all of us. And if me boasting about you has put you under any pressure, I'm really sorry. It has. It does. Then I'll stop. You won't be able to. Well, then I'll do My best, which is all I can do. And it's all you can do, too. Your best. I've had enough. I think I'm gonna quit. So, what else did you get for Christmas, then? Gloves. Gloves. Nice. What colour? Reese says they're purple. Mum says they're lilac. Well, they sound lovely. I wanted pink. Ah, to go with your jacket. Yeah. Yeah, I got a chocolate orange, too. And a kit for making necklaces and bracelets. Hang on. Did you make that one? It's really pretty. Thanks. Really nice beads. They're all sparkly. Hey, it suits you. Oh, look, look, that's my boss coming over to see us. She looks scary. Oh, she isn't. She's dead. Nice. My boss. And that's my friend Sandy with her. She's a police officer, too. Hello, Scarlet. You can go back in the warm now. Your mum's waiting for you. Don't want to. It's all right. Lisa's gone to stay with a friend of his. He won't be back for a day or two. This lady will take you, Sandy. That's right. Should we go, Scarlet? Okay. Bye, Harrison. Bye now, Tara. It was nice talking to you, Scarlett. Poor kid, sitting out in the cold like this. She shouldn't be going back in there. Mom. Little love. She needs protecting. I don't disagree, but there's nothing more we can do for now. All she got for Christmas was some clothes she needed and a bead kit from a pound shop. Well, if money's tight, her stepdad smokes and drinks. They can afford that. Sergeant, I don't mean to judge, it's just. God, you know, it makes me so angry. They should be arrested. On what grounds, Sergeant? Oh, for crying out loud. We'll file a domestic abuse report. We'll get a risk assessment done. Make a referral to Children's Services. We've done that before. I'd say that kid's alone and we're letting her down. We're following procedure. Well, procedure's not good enough. There was no physical violence, just shouting. It was in their flat. So it's not even a breach of the peace. We've done all we can do today. That kid's at risk and all we talk about is procedure. Oh, what's the point? Mom. Sergeant. Why do we even. Sergeant, don't walk away from me. Sergeant Burns. I made you some cheese on toast. Thanks. Chips for tea? Yeah, whatever. Brad. Leave it. Mom, I can't, love. I have to say this. Please don't. If you want to quit, quit uni. I'LL support you. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Well, I don't want to be a wimp. You're not that. Never that. Whatever you do, I will be proud of you. Just consider all the possibilities before you decide to leave. I have. I know I'm not much good at brain work, but. Stop it, Mum. But I've thought of something. Mum. We could get you a tutor. Brad, there's a whole load online. I looked. We can't afford it. We can. We will. I don't want you throwing in the towel before you're absolutely certain. Mum. She's so good of you. It's just what mums do. Well, you think about it. Yeah, but I don't want you spending money. Who is it? Lily. Oh, that's good. Hang on. Has she been talking to you? She might have dropped a hint, that's all. She always sticks her nose in. Who else knows? Nobody. Talk to her. I'm not talking to her. Then give me your phone. Mum. Brad's phone. Hello, Tracey. I was looking for Brad. He's right here. Talk to her. Brad. Yes. Did you get my text? I haven't looked. Everything okay? Fine. Thanks, Mum. All right. All right. I'll leave you to your call. Sorry about that. It's fine. Look, I sent you a link. All the numbers of Felbisham Uni, Student support. Thanks. I know a couple of people who work there. They're lovely. So you might as well give it a go. You talked to my mum, didn't you? I dropped a hint. Don't drop anything around my mum. She always picks it up and runs with it. I didn't give her any details. You're not angry, are you? No, I'm not angry. Good. Because I meant it for the best. I know. I don't really want to leave uni. I suppose I just. I'm just going to have to find a way to make it work, aren't I? I'm home. Oh, hiya. Hello. Oh, you look happy. Oh, I've had a brilliant day. So stoked about the ball. I could tell. 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No purchase necessary vgw group void where prohibited by law 18 + terms and conditions apply. Morning, Leonard. We should head off in about 10 minutes. I know. Where have you been, Ben? Filling the car. I thought you were still in bed. Of course you did. And of course I'm not. It's good of you, this, driving me all that way. Oh, don't be silly. It'll be. Well, I was going to say fun, but that's not appropriate, is it, for a funeral? It is for Frank's funeral. He approved of fun. He had plenty of it too. You sure you don't mind going in my car? The cheesy whatsit? Ha. Well, you've caught it a lot worse, dad. Oh, guilty as charged. Frank would have liked your car, Ben. He was very fond of a bit of red Leicester on toast. And it's almost exactly the same colour. Have you spoken to Mum? Not this morning. Last night. She was all for coming back from Sunderland early, but I told her no. She hasn't seen Shula for ages. I don't want her cutting her time short. Not for someone she didn't know. She wasn't doing it for your friend. She was doing it for you. Even so. I'm a grown man, David. I can manage. So, Leonard, your friend, he was a good lad. Haven't seen him for years. Not since his Margo died. He'd never answered the phone, so we just drifted along, really. Christmas cards and that. Will there be many there? I have no idea. But I bet I'll be the only person there he went ballooning with. Ballooning? You're kidding. What? Hot air balloons every couple of months. All through the 70s and 80s. We went all over. Leonard, you dark horse. I'm not. I'm just an old horse. You never knew me when I was young, Ben. There's not many left who did. So you think I've always been old? It'll happen to you too, eventually. People see grey hair and don't look any further. Yep. Something to look forward to, Ben. Thanks, dad. We weren't a bad lot, you know, growing up. Just after the war. Boomers. Your dad's a boomer? Armed a lot before. I don't think we've got a name. No. No, you do, actually. The silent generation. Really? Who thought that up? We do have the right time. Seems Gaynor and her family are stuck in traffic. They're coming from real. So it's just us? Looks like it. What a shame. Can the vicar not delay the service? She's offered to, but only by 45 minutes or so. Does she know if anyone else is coming? She doesn't think so. She's only been here 18 months. She didn't really know Frank. He kept himself to himself, apparently. We can wait in the car. Good idea. Put the heating on. It's a bit damp out here. There's a cafe on the high street. The vicar says. Ah, excellent. I hope they get here. Gain is the only family Frank had left. Someone's got to say a few words. The vicar will. Surely she didn't know him. What can she say? Just platitudes, really. He was a good man. Well loved. If he was that well loved, we wouldn't be the only ones here, would we? How was the cake? Dry. What did the vicar say? She's been on the phone to Frank's niece. They're not gonna get here, so we're gonna go ahead. The alternative is to reschedule and that could take two or three weeks. So. 3:15 in the church and the committal straight after. Which gives you a bit of time to prepare, Leonard. For what? Me and the vicar, we've come up with a kind of plan. Yes? His niece asked if you could possibly say something at the appropriate moment. Me? She's pulled into a service station. I'm gonna live stream the funeral to her phone so she can feel like she's taking part. And I'll record it as well for anyone else who can't make it. What do you think? What would I say? I'm no good at that sort of thing. Well, obviously, if you don't want to. Well, of course I want to. I just. My mind's gone completely blank. What shall I say to the vicar? You don't have to do it. Tell her. Yes, Ben. And. And ask the waiter for some clean serviettes. I'm going to have to make notes. Right, then. Frank Wellington and I met in our first week at Sheffield University. We were on the same course, Civil engineering. But that's not why we got to be mates. We got to be mates because. Why am I saying all this? Who for, Leonard? No, no. I mean, why am I giving you facts? The facts don't matter, not now. What matters is Frank. He knows what happened in his life. He was there. So facts don't need saying. And I've no idea what things have been like for him since Margot died. I've barely spoken to him. So if I'm going to say something, and I am, it's got to be about the person I remember. And don't worry, I won't take long. I found out earlier that me and Frank apparently are part of the silent generation. Which is a stupid name because we made a load of noise. Rock and roll. Silent, I ask you. We did our best to make the world better. We didn't manage it. Look at it now. But we did make it a bit different. We had a go. Frank did more than me. I was this naive kid calling myself Lenny because Lenny Bruce was hip. I wasn't hip, obviously. I just wanted to be. Frank saw how shy I was and how scared of things, especially girls, and he. Well, it pushed me into things. I remember we were on one of the Aldermastern marches, and this would have been 1959, 1960. And there was this beautiful girl with a band, a bomb placard. Oh, my goodness. The moment I saw her, I knew. I didn't dare speak to her or anything, but Frank did. He got her chatting and then he kind of drew me into the conversation. And then, almost without me noticing, he slipped away. Me and her talked for the whole march and we ended up courting for years. Courting? That's what we called it then. And eventually, she did me the honour of marrying me. Frank made me brave, see. He made me go for what I really wanted. We haven't spoken in years, but knowing he's not there to speak to makes things different somehow. He always made things different, did Frank. It was nice, wasn't it? What he said? It was, yeah. It was different. Gaynor's thrilled, Ben. She saw and heard everything. Imagine, from a service station car park. She thinks you're a genius. I am a genius. Get off. You're just young enough to know how things work. Yeah, true. You nearly ready? I could do with a minute. Do you mind, David? Not at all. She said something, you see. Something I didn't know. Apparently, he'd been dead three weeks by the time anyone found him. Oh, that's awful. Yes. Yes, it is. It's a bit scary, if I'm honest. There were five of us in our climbing group. Five lads out for an adventure. Frank was the last to go. Well, I suppose technically I'll be the last to go, but you know what I mean. I'm so sorry. There are lots of good things about getting old, Ben. You've knocked off the edges and you don't care what people think about you. But you do lose people. You stick your chin out and your shoulders back and you keep on. I don't know. Sometimes it's hard to know why. When you might end up dead in a chair with nobody noticing for three weeks. I think it's time we got home, Leonard. Sorry, dad. It's all right. You carry on. Leonard. Oh, no, you don't want to hear this. Hey, it's not for me. It's for you. I'm not with you. Well, remember what you said to me when I was ill? About sharing your feelings, about talking? You were right. I mean, look at me now. So you go on, say whatever you want. No, your dad's right. Let's get going. Leonard. Leonard. Dinner. Oh, sorry. What? He's on the phone. I thought he was still in the bathroom. Oh, well, it's hot. Won't do any harm to sit for five minutes. You were really good with him today, Ben. I wasn't good with him. I just talked to him. I like him. Everyone likes Leonard. Especially Gran. Especially your gran. I was thinking about what you said about people not seeing you when you've got grey hair. Yeah? Yeah. You're getting a few. Dad. Yeah, you can stop that right there. Sorry, I got caught up. I was talking to Simon. Not in Singapore? Isn't it the middle of the night there? Yes. I didn't think he was very nice about it. Everything okay? Yeah, yeah. His job's going really well. He likes risk management. I think he's met someone. He didn't tell me that. I had to read between the lines. Well, Ruth has done beef bourguignon. I can see. See, it's a bit hot yet. Thanks for today, Ben. The cheesy what's it? Did us proud. I'll give you some petrol money. Oh, no way. No, no, I insist. I owe you not least for reminding me to say what I'm feeling. So I did. Well, a bit. It was great, though. No, not that. I mean to Simon. I've just told Simon how I'm feeling. All of it. How I'm a bit discombobulated. A bit lonely even, sometimes. Oh, Leonard. And then he said something amazing. What? He said, why don't you come to Singapore? Cool. For a visit. Well, that's what I thought. No, he means to live permanently. With him. With my son. Wow. And he didn't so much ask as insist. And you know what? I think I might go. Oh, mom, could I ask you something? Not really. I'm on my way to a meeting. No, I'm sorry. I just wondered, was there any follow up from Tuesday? Tuesday? In what regard? Scarlet. The little girl. You remember. Yeah, of course I remember. Sergeant, the reports have been made. It's been handled. There's really nothing more we can do. It's in the system. Trust the system. Yes, ma'am. Try not to get hung up on individual cases, Sergeant Burton. I know. I just wondered if. I'm really sorry, but I can't discuss this now. Stop by my office. I've got a window. Afternoon. We'll talk about it then. Right. Sergeant Burns. He hasn't stopped talking about Singapore, Simon and his job. The apartment in Central Orchard. How well he'd be treated. How far his pension might stretch. I don't know how Jill's going to take this. Has he spoken to her? Not as far as I know. Well, I can see Leonard would want to spend time with his son. That's a reason for a holiday, not a permanent move. He could start with something a bit less final. A month, two months. Just to test the water. He hasn't even seen the apartment. Just photos. And every time he talks about it. What? I don't know. I'm going around in circles. It's their business, not ours. No. Tell me. You. You pick up on things I miss. He seems all eager, bright eyed and bushy tailed. And then it's as if there's a but in his voice. It's a beautiful apartment, but it's the best area for expats to live. But you see, I did miss that. Jill will be devastated if he goes. Do you think it's because she said yes to him moving? Moving back to his place rather than staying on here. Has he taken that as a rejection? Maybe. What did he say about banging their heads together? You told me not to talk to your mum. I can't have a conversation with my mum about her love life. I don't see why not. It's embarrassing. All right, all right, I'll try. David. Ruth. Morning. Morning, Jill. Sense of love? Oh, I was just about to call her. Oh, well, all's well. She was very jolly. She's having an excellent time in spite of the weather. And she says Shola has really bedded down nicely in her parish. Oh, right. That's great. Leonard, did you by any chance. Did you mention Singapore? Leonard? Well, how could I not? I told her everything. Simon's offering his new apartment and? And everything, like I said. What did she say? Lots of things. Are you going to tell us? She said it was a wonderful opportunity. The kind of thing that doesn't happen to people our age very often. And she doesn't want to stand in my way. She thinks I should go. Right. She said that? Yes, she said that. So that's it. Is that what you expected? She's a lady, your mother. What else would she be but encouraging? It is a big opportunity and a big decision. Yes, but sometimes big decisions have to be made. And you're happy leaving it like that? Of course I am. Of course. Course. As long as Jill's happy. Right. Well, nothing more to say then? I suppose not. I'll miss her, obviously. But it's not like I'll be off tomorrow or even next month. There are arrangements to put in place. Visas, probably. I haven't looked into it yet. No, no, your mother's been very gracious and I'm sure it's for the best. But is it what you want? Oh, please don't go all agony ant on me, Ruth. It was a perfectly nice conversation. And. And now we know where we stand. We do. I suppose I better tell Simon. If I call him now, at least it won't be the middle of the night. Well, you don't have to do it today, though, do you? I mean, you could wait till Mum's back. There's lots to talk about. She said what she thinks. Though I suppose a day or two wouldn't do any harm. I'll see you later. I'm going to walk over to Hollitree and back and get some fresh air. Wrap up warm. Yes, Mom. Sorry. This is a disaster waiting to happen. We have to do something. Take a seat, please. Well, I'll come straight to the point. I have some concerns about you, Sergeant. Oh? And I think it's better that I tell you what they are face to face, so there's no misunderstanding. Yes, ma'am. Is your heart still in your work, Sergeant? Of course it is. Well, that's not exactly how it appears. Let me ask you again. Why would I lie about something like that? I'm not attacking you, you know. And I don't think you're lying. You're a good officer, Harrison, but you really can't get emotionally involved in your cases. I'm very thorough. I don't dispute that. But over the last few months, I've observed several situations where I think your objectivity might be called into question. Often and very understandably where children are concerned. I don't think that's true. It seems to me that it's personal. I understand why. But you care too much. A policeman ought to care, Mama, or what's it for? Yes, but there's a tipping point. And you think I've tipped all. I think you are at risk of it. I do my job. I've done it for years. I'm good at it. I put a lot of effort in. Yes, you do. All of which is commendable. But I have to ask myself, at what cost? Mom? You told me you're not finding being back full time a problem. But I see a man struggling to leave his own personal concerns and emotions at the door. Not to put too fine a point on it, someone who is hating his job. I don't it. I really think you're overreacting. I'm sorry, mom, but I do. Let me finish, please. I want to ask you a question. Anything. It's very simple one. But I need an answer. Do you still want to be a police officer? Sergeant Burns. Hi, Leonard. How was your walk? Well, longer than I planned. I lost track of time a bit. In a good way? I don't know. I was thinking. Everything all right? Well, now that I've got you both, I want to. I want to thank you again for everything. All of You, Pip, too, Josh and Ben. Especially Ben. He's wise for his age, your lad. This sounds a bit formal, Leonard. Let me speak. Thing is, I've got some news. Right. I called Jill back. I had to. I was going to wait till she's home from Schuler's, but. Well, do you remember what I said about Frank at the church, David? About him showing me how to be brave? I do. Anyway, I thought to myself, what would Frank do? And it was very clear. So I phoned Jill back. Ok. I thought about you, Ruth, asking if Singapore was what I really wanted. So after all that, I talked to Jill for over an hour. And I'm afraid I have some bad news. Oh, don't tell me you're splitting up. No. You're going to Singapore. Oh, much worse than that. Oh, no, I'm afraid. I'm afraid. Oh, spit it out, man. I'm afraid you're going to have to put up with me. I'm stopping on, really. Jill asked me to move into Brookfield with you. All for good. Like I said, I'd like nothing more. Turns out she would too. So there we are. Leonard, that's wonderful. Well, as long as you two are happy with the idea. She says you are, but if you're not. Oh, we are. We're really happy. This is the best news, Leonard. Good. Well, that's settled, then. I'll. I'll sell my little place or rent it out, I don't know. And I'll try not to be under your feet constantly. But I'll definitely help out. There's no need to help out, Leonard. Truly, none at all. Right, then. Now, it's Fallon's first evening doing food at the Bull tonight. It's bound to be excellent. My treat. I'll ring and I'll book a table. I can't imagine not being a police officer. It's what I always wanted to do, but. Yes, Sergeant? You called me in here out the blue. You say you're worried I haven't messed up a case ever. No, but you might in the future. Unless something changes. That's my concern. Right. Please, Harrison, talk to me. I. All right, then. I. I love this job. Most of it. I. I think I can make a difference. I think I do. I mean, there are bits of it I don't much care for, but that's true of anything, innit? Yeah. There are areas I've struggled with, too. There. You're seeing you're me boss. Yes, I am. I want you to do well and be happy and effective. I just. I don't think I'm very good at the job anymore, you know? I know I was. I know I can be, but. Well, there, I said it. Thank you. I'm not happy. I'm not. You're right. I don't know what to do about it. I need the job. I really do. God knows Fallon and me need the money, but honestly, sometimes I feel like I'm drowning. Thank you for being so honest. It's a relief, actually saying it. Good. I've had these concerns for a while now. I think the best way forward is. Oh, please don't put me on leave again. That's just more hours for me to get lost in my head. I want to work. I understand. And I wonder if a change might help. Not back on the phones, please. Something has come across my desk, Harrison. An initiative that I think might suit you, if you were interested. What is it? Before I tell you, I would strongly recommend that you do say yes. I'll bear that in mind, Mom. So what exactly is this opportunity? Harrison? Why are you sitting in the dark? Oh, Woke up at 4. I couldn't get back off, so I came down and made myself a cuppa. Is everything all right? You usually only wake up this early when you're stressed. Hey. I'm sorry I missed you last night. How was your first night cooking at the ball? Oh, it was great, actually. It's really busy, but I managed. Food go down well? No complaints. A little bit of praise too. Oh, great. Leonard really liked the mango cheesecake. He was celebrating with David and Ruth. He's moving into Brookfield. He's already at Brookfield? Permanently, I mean. Oh, that's nice. It's quite encouraging, I think. Someone his age making a new start. Yeah, sure, as it's never too late for any of us. I'll make you more tea. Do you want some? Oh, yes, please, sweetheart. I've got a mega day. I need to go to the Cash and carry before the lunch shift and. And it's Pat Archer's birthday, so I said I'd do a red velvet cake. There are loads of bookings for tonight, even without Walkins. You'll be great. Norris asked to see me yesterday. Oh, yeah? Yeah. Can you sit down a minute? Well, I haven't showered yet and the Cash and Carry opens at seven. I'll grab some breakfast as I go. What? No, love, please. I've got something I need to tell you. You've not been suspended. No. Why would you say that? Well, you mentioned Loris and. Honestly, sweetheart, you look as though you have the weight of the world on your shoulders this morning. No, I haven't been suspended. Good. But she did have some concerns. She thinks I get too involved, especially around kids. Do you think you do? Well, she isn't wrong. Oh, Harrison, it's understandable. Norris asked me if I still wanted to be in the police force. And I said that if you don't, if you want to do something else, that's absolutely fine, Harrison. We'll manage. If it's making you feel bad, leave. We can work around it. We can work around anything, you and me. Is that really true? Well, can't we? I mean, what? Sort something out financially? But anything's possible. You sound like one of those motivational videos. Anything is possible. Sorry, I'm just trying to be positive. I hate seeing you like this. If Inspector Norris is giving you a hard time, she's offered me a second love to a special unit. Oh. I wasn't expecting that. Yeah, I mean, it's very hush hush. I can't say much. I mean, it take me away from me day to day and really interesting. I think I'd keep my rank, all my benefits. That sounds amazing. Like a promotion. Well, not a promotion. It's more a sidestep. She's very keen. I say. Yes. And I said I'd talk to you. Well, I think you should do it. Well, don't say that yet. There's more. It's in Yorkshire. Oh. I'd have to move to Yorkshire. All right. Thanks for nothing. Oh, Khalil. You're ready for the boss, Mate. I'm on a mission. Panto tickets. Felbisham. I thought Joy was organizing it. Oh, yeah. We're meant to get tickets to that, too. It's almost sold out, Zainab said. Yeah. I went around to Joy's first thing, but there's no answer. So I came to see her at the shop. Did you get them? Nope. Apparently she's not working at the shop this morning. That's why I'm going back to Beechwood. There isn't time. We've got 45 minutes, mate, and it's a mission. I'll come. I want tickets, too. Okay, but me first. It's my idea. Stand in front of me. Khalil, what's the matter? I don't want him to see me. Get in front. It's only just an Elliot. He's just doing. Is he looking? You're weird, you know that? Well, don't talk it still, Doc. He might not. Morning, lads. Morning. Ah, it's you, Khalil. I owe you a big thank you. Do you? Why? Well, not that I in any way condone your getting drawn into a conspiracy, but at least you saw sense. I honestly didn't know about the damage beavers can do till David told me. I'm glad he did. And I'm glad you were brave enough to speak up. Kirsty and Rex have agreed to do things properly moving forward, so no harm done. But I appreciate it. I thought he was going to tell me off. Oh, not me. But I'd avoid cursing for a while if I were you. No, Khalil. Your honesty has saved the rewilding project from a potential misstep. It would have been most unfortunate. Oh, great. Is there a reward, then? Oh, nice try. No. I'll see you around. No doubt. What was that about? Kirsty and Rex were going to release beavers without permission or even an enclosure. And you found out how? We were working together. Us and Neo. Neo? Like the Matrix? Yes, mate. Top secret. Cool. That's what I thought. But it turns out some farmers think beavers are evil. Like when I told David Archer, he went ballistic. You grassed up Kirsty. I didn't mean to. He forced it out of me. You're grass, Khalil Malik. Super grass. Oh, shut up. Are you coming for those tickets or what? All I'm allowed to tell you is the host force have cracked a big crime network and they're bringing in officers from other parts of the country. They need new faces, ones the criminals don't know. You'll be safe, though. Sounds a bit like undercover work. No, it's nothing like that. I'll be very small fry in this. You'd tell me if it was dangerous? Of course. Love it. It won't be. How long is it for? Well, there's no set date. It depends how the operation goes. Three months? Six. Right. Well, Yorkshire's lovely. And it's not so far, is it? I mean, we can come back and visit and it's not even for that long. It'll go by in a flash. There are financial restraints in place, so there's. Well, there's not a lot of money for this. The host force are gonna put us all. So we'll go where we're sent, okay? Well, no, love. They're putting us in police training accommodation. Single rooms, like student halls. It's just officers, no families. Are you going by yourself? That's the idea, aye. If I say yes. Oh, come on. Hello. There aren't any lights on. We should go. We'll be late. So what if no one's in? Come on, let's just wait a little bit longer. Come on, it's freezing. Fine. Think about something else. Too cold to think. Have you heard any more from Lee since I saw him last week? He's moving to San Francisco. Really? Sorry, mate. That sucks. Yeah. When? Soon. San Francisco, though? Mate, it's 6,000 miles away. My dad spent half his time on the other side of the world, so. Learn from an expert, Henry. I guilt him into giving good presents all the time. Guilt does wonders. You should try it if he stays in touch. Well, why wouldn't he? Well, he's not my real dad. We're just his ex girlfriend's kids and he's got his own. But San Francisco, California. Henry. Surfing and skateboarding. You should get him to invite you. You could go to Alcatraz. The Golden Gate Bridge. Well, he says he'll stay in touch. See? But I'm not gonna rely on him. I have to make my own plans. You, too. Over here. Oh, no, not him again. Oh. Shouldn't you be on the bus by now? Shouldn't you? Mind your own business, Khalil. But I mean. Oh. Oh. What are you doing here? Why shouldn't we be? I live just over there. We're waiting for Joy or Rochelle. Mr. Elliot. Oh, no, Joy's not here. I just saw her in the village. No, I told you. We want tickets for the banto. Oh, too late. And she just sold me the last three. No. Oh, bad luck. Lillian and Mungo are very much looking forward to it. They're really all gone? I pray so. Mr. Elliot, you know what I was saying earlier about a reward? Well, punter tickets would be perfect. I have a feeling you're going to go far, young man. But I will give you a reward. Yeah, A lift to the school bus. So, this secondment, do you want to go? Just tell me. Yeah. Yeah, I do. Right. I think the work will be interesting and it'll give me loads more experience and maybe some new ideas and. Look, I wonder if we need some time apart. Oh, it'll do us both good. Yeah, or finish us off. No. If you're breaking up with me, please just say so. I'm not. I'm absolutely not. I love you. Fell in love. Good. You scared me for a minute. I. I don't want us to split up. Oh, no. Me? No. That's the last thing I want. Okay. Good. I mean, it feels like we are. We're just talking about some time on our Own. Taking a breath. Something broke. Fell in love. Yeah, with a. With a baby. We're losing the baby. And we've papered over the cracks, hoping things will mend. But they haven't, have they? No, my love. Not yet. And this seems like a. Oh, I don't know. Yeah. Yeah, no, you're right. You're right. Because maybe we need something like this to happen. Something big. It is big. It's really big. And look, if you hate the idea. Look, I'll tell Norris. No, I don't. I don't hate the idea. I'm still trying to get my head around it, that's all. Like, it might be what we need. Time apart. You know, if we carry on as we are, we might end up splitting up anyway. That's what I'm afraid of. It might be a chance for us, Harrison. Our best chance. Maybe our only one. Yeah. Tell Norris yes. You sure? No, but tell her anyway. Right. I'll do it today. Okay. Oh, sweetheart. I'm gonna miss you. Me, too. Of course. Isn't that the point, though? To miss each other? To be away from all the everyday stuff? Stuff that clogs up the works? Yeah. We can take the time we need to find out what we want. Yeah. We can call every day and. Video call. Well, sometimes, maybe. But not, not to start with. I, I. If this really is an opportunity, we need to make the most of it. Like, you'll be busy with your new job. I'll have plenty to do here. You don't want me to call you? I don't want you to feel you have to. But if I want to. Oh, yeah. Okay. Yeah. No, but not every day. Right. Like, as and when. I love you. You, too. This is a really adult thing to do, isn't it? Yeah. It's hard. Yeah. But it's right. I know. Well, look, that's a plan, then. Yeah. We are absolutely still together. Oh, yeah. 100%. 150%. We're just going to be in different parts of the country for a while, that's all. Lots of people make it work. Yeah, we will, too. Oh, can I have an ug, please? I thought you'd never ask. Baby, I'm scared and relieved all at the same time. I love you. And I always will. Love you, too, Harrison Burns. Hello. I'm Robin Ince. And I'm Brian Cox. And this is the Infinite Monkey Hedgerow. It just. He was unable to write a funny joke for the introduction. That's amazing. The new series of the Infinite Monkey Cage Science with funny bits. Science with bits. Funny science plus bits. So the reason that the Neanderthals died out, you're claiming, is because they weren't astronomers? Yes, exactly. This is how we investigate cybercrime. We look for the yachts. The new series of the Infinite Monkey Cage from BBC Radio 4. Listen now on BBC Sounds. Hi, I'm Chad Stoughton. 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