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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the uk. I'm Nicola Coughlan. This is history's youngest heroes. Rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. She thought, right, I'll just do it. She thought about others rather than herself. Twelve stories of extraordinary young people from across history. There's a real sense of urgency in them. That resistance has to be mounted. It has to be mounted. Now listen on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcast. BBC Sounds Music Radio podcasts. You're listening to the archers omnibus from BBC Radio 4. Ah, Fallon. Everything all right? Was Ben talking about the well being thing last week? Oh, no, no, he didn't mention it. Tracy already said, didn't she? Barely anyone showed up, including Rochelle. Yeah. No, he was just in for some pie and chips. I came out to see what he thought and he misses Dad's pastry. What? Dad's pies are very popular. Yeah, always have been. But I ran out of what he froze before he left. He should have made more then, silly man. Yeah, well, yeah, it's no biggie, honest. And pie crusts a doddle, you know that. And mine's lighter. It is. I had some yesterday and thought it was different. Only I've been doing some asking and most of the punters seem to like their pie crust on the stodgy side. Well, it fills them up, doesn't it? That's exactly what Ben says. Well, can't you stodge yours up a bit? Customer is always right, my darling. I. I did try. Well, he's back in a couple of weeks anyhow. I need to find his recipe. Oh, good luck with that. He ain't one for writing things down, is Wayne. Anyway, better get back to the kitchen. Is Harrison packed and ready for Friday? Are you kidding? He's got most of the week to pack, so he'll be running around like a headless chicken at the last minute. Oh, he ain't that bad. You don't live with him. I'll miss him, though. Yeah, we thought we had some time to get used to the idea and now it's Friday. Oh, sorry, Ben. Can I get you a drink? No, no, I'm good, thanks. I should have got this lasagna in the oven half an hour ago, but Sunday's the day everyone calls because I'm not working. Or so they think. Well, I'm sorry to intrude. Well, don't be silly. It's fantastic to hear you got your placement with the community nurse team right in the oven with you. You're welcome to stay for lunch. But it's veggie mince. I couldn't get to the butcher's in Birmingham this week. You go to a butcher's in Birmingham? That's a trek and a half. Well, it's a halal place. Oh, yeah, of course. Khalil reckons we should start doing it ourselves in the back garden. I'm sure the neighbours would love that. Yeah. So is Zaynab around? Oh, sorry, yeah. I got sidetracked, didn't I? Oh, mind you, he is Zainab. Sorry. It's just shouting's easier sometimes. Yeah, I get it. Oh, see, what did I tell you? She'll be down in a sec. I'm just gonna take this in the other room. Sure. Hello? Yeah, look, so I'm just going somewhere quiet. Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just making lunch. Mum always on the phone. Oh, Ben, hi. Sorry, I didn't know you were here. Yeah, yeah, I got talking to your mum about my placement with the community nurse team. We have a placement in year three, see, So I got mine. Sounds like it's what you wanted. Yeah, yeah. Lucky you. What's with the box? They're my dad's books and photos and stuff. Only mom can't find anyone to put the shelves up in the front room, so they've been piled up in my room since we got here. I know, first world problems, but they're annoying me and I want them out. And there's more upstairs still, if you need a hand moving them. I'm in no rush to be anywhere, really. You're a better brother than Khalil. Not that I'm saying. You know, he's like, 14, isn't he? Yeah, well, we were all like that at that age. I wasn't. I'll have to ask your family about that. What? Why? Zaynab, the first thing you learn is never to trust a person's opinion of themselves. Really? That's a thing? Of course it is. Common sense. If you say so. So, where do you want these boxes? I'm just gonna stick them in the utility room for now. Mum won't even notice. Oh, it's been a bit of a quiet one this lunchtime. Well, sort those, Mum. No, it's fine. It's this wet weather keeping people at home. What are you doing there? I was just thinking through some recipes we could try. Oh, yeah. Desserts for Valentine's. Maybe I could do some truffles. Like a little added extra? Do we need it? It don't take on more if you don't have to. Yeah, but trifles would be nice. And I can make them ahead of time. They go nicely. Yeah, maybe. Honestly, don't worry too much about it. You should be thinking about spending more time with a husband of yours. I'd love to, but he's got a briefing today, sadly. We had a lovely time at the spa, though. Oh, that's nice. Yeah, it was a perfect little lunchtime treatment. Anyway, dad won't mind if I try out a few new dishes. Surely, then. How many's a few? I thought it was just truffles. I'm just thinking through some possibilities. Can't they let Harrison have some downtime before he leaves? Especially after they change the day all of a sudden? Well, you'd think, but no. He's got cases to write up or hand over before he leaves and stuff to do to prepare for when he's there. Anyway, it eases up after Tuesday, so we're gonna try and make the most of it then. Good. And. And how are you feeling about it all? What does it matter? I mean, he's going, so I've just got to get used to the idea. Of course it matters. I don't want him to feel he's got to show me that he'll miss me, you know. He'll miss you. Well, yeah, that's what I'm saying. All right, Good. So what about some alternative pies? Did you find the recipe for Wayne's pastry? No, you're right. He doesn't write much down. But I can try a few different methods, I suppose. Oh, that's a better use of your time before he gets back, I reckon. Okay. Look, I know this place don't offer much of a challenge to you, following dishes that are all laid down. Bit paint by numbers, but Wayne's good at what he does, and people like his menu if it ain't broke, you know. Right. Where do you want this last one? It's getting a bit tight in here. So long as we can get to the washing machine and the loo. Doesn't matter. It's here. Okay. On the floor? Yep. They'll be fine. Let's face it, the shelves will only go when dad gets puck. Where is he, if you don't mind me asking? No, he's in Pakistan. My granddad passed away last year. I'm sorry. Thanks. That wasn't an apology sorry, by the way. It was a I'm sorry your granddad passed away. Sorry. Got it. Did your dad go for the funeral, then? Well, he was quite poorly, so my dad went out to be with him. And then he stayed for the burial. And then he had to stay to tie up his affairs. Only son and all that. Do you miss him? Like crazy. Not that I'd tell him it was only meant to be for a few months. But then sorting out dad Dajan's affairs has been a bit complicated. And even though we went out to see him before we moved here, it does feel like he's been away forever. Back soon, we hope. He's the best cook in the house for one. Not that I tell him that. See a bit of a theme developing. Is that what you like then? Treat people mean, keep them keen. Hardly. I'm just plain mean. I had heard. Hey, well, given our pizza plans were gate crashed, maybe we could go grab some food sometime. I mean, I know some cool places around here. Well, there are some nice places a little further out. You just have to know where they are. We should go if you want. Thanks, but I. It's okay. No need to explain. I get it. Thanks. I just. No, no, I mean it. No need to explain. Thanks again. I'm sorry, Ben. That was a friend. And then Zaynab's dad. What's all this, Mum? I can't have Dad's boxes crowding my room. You can't put them in futility. They've almost blocked the door. Hardly. There's plenty of room. And look, it's all packed up and boxed safely. Zen up. I better go. If you don't need any more help. No, thanks, Ben. Yes, thank you. I'll see myself out. See you around. Yeah? Yeah, sure. Look, you can't put your dad's things in the utility. What's he gonna think when he gets back? That maybe we should have got the shelves up in the living room by now. Well, why don't you sort that Lawrence Llewellyn Bowen? Who? Forget it. But you can explain this to Bubba when he's back. Did he say when he'll be back? Well, any day now. You've been saying that for weeks. Well, to be honest, I've got no idea. You know what he's like. And he wants to get as much sorted over there while he can to save him traipsing back and forth. Or he just loves it so much that he doesn't want to come back. Hardly. Well, he better be back soon, that's all I know. We all miss him. So what did Ben want? Nothing. Just talking about Friday and the well being night that wasn't. He's a very focused young man, isn't he knows what he wants and he goes for it. Unlike me, you mean? No, I just mean he's the son of a farmer, isn't he? His siblings seem to be busy with farming related work. It would have been easy for him to just follow their lead, but he chose something else. I think he likes discussing stuff with you. You made him feel better about that patient, you know, the other week. Did he say that? Oh, well, he's so good to have around. And he does that toughest thing, which is give patients time. Maybe he did overshare with that young man, but he gave him time. Some youngsters, they want to do nursing and they're good at the academic side, but put them with real people, they realise it's not quite what they expected. Ben's not like that. He'll prosper in the workplace. Yeah, I'm sure. Mum. Hey. Lunchtime lasagna should be done. Oh, there you are. What's up? Oh, nothing. What's this Tracy's been telling me about Southern barbecue brisket and Korean style chicken. Oh, we were just chatting about some new dishes that might be fun to try. Oh, yeah? Yeah, Korean food's really taken off this last few years. And who doesn't like a Southern style? Okay, look, Fallon, I'm sorry. I should have been clearer before, but with Harrison leaving next week, I was being too subtle. What? The menu's not up for discussion. Okay, fine. I'm not talking about ditching the whole thing. Just a few new dishes. Except when your dad comes back from his exciting cruise with the band, he ain't gonna want to take on any new dishes he weren't here to decide on. You understand, don't you? But this is Me dad won't mind. I think he'd be proud that I. I know him, my darling. He knows this menu back to front because he designed it and he's been serving it up and it works. The last thing I want to deal with is his attitude when he comes home and sees it's been changed. No, you. You concentrate on making the most of the week with Harrison. Why don't you see if you can figure out how your dad makes his pie crust, eh? That'd be good. Yeah. So we understand each other, right? Of course. Thanks. Fallen well inside? Yeah, sure. She was ever so nice, Helen. And it meant a lot to kneel to Mater. I can imagine. Oh, she looked lovely in the photo. I've known Neil forever and I had no idea that he was found as a baby. And thank you for the day off. I Was so glad I could be with him. Susan, there's no need for thanks. How are you getting on with your house situation? Well, still planning to live with Tom and Natasha while we find somewhere. Personally, I don't know how you're doing it, if I'm honest. Well, it's a case of needs must, I'm afraid. The real issue so far been getting the boys to pack up all their extra stuff so that Tom and Natasha could put their things out when we're all in together. Oh, of course. I thought. Yeah, but try getting Henry to do that when he's busy with the goats and planning, as you know, your onions event. Yeah, I heard about that. It's all happening in the car park now, apparently. I've roped in Mum and Dad to do most of the hard work. Well, apparently that's what grandparents are for. You should know, Susan. I tell you, what that garden Pat and Tony have done for Nova and Serum. So lovely. Yeah, it is, isn't it? Oh, they love spending time in it. And they're learning so much too, you know, about growing things and how much water you need. No, not much these days. The weather we've been having. It's funny, the girls treat the farmhouse as if it's their own home. They just leave their stuff lying around all the time. You know, I might do it the same. Right. That's the yogurt started well. One day they'll learn to be tidy, you watch. Yeah, well, they better. I've got a feeling that Auntie Natasha likes to keep an ordered house. Oh, she said anything? No. But you can tell, can't you? I mean, their place is always in better shape than ours is. And that's with two little ones. You're a better woman than me, Helen. I mean, I love Tracy to bits, but if I had to live with her in Chasa, I'm not sure I'd manage it. Everything all right with the delivery van, Tom? Yeah, yeah. The oil light started showing yesterday, so I've just topped her up. Should be fine now. And I just need to make some room in the back, pick some stuff up for the house. Need to offload it before I do today's delivery. The ground shot. Yeah, well, that'll be all the rain, and that'll be due to global warming. He's not wrong there. No. Tony, watch out. What? Oh. Oh, no. What's happening? Where's all this water coming from? Over there. The brook. It must have over top. Oh. Smoke. Oh, it's raw sewage. The treatment station must be Overflowing. Tom, get the brushes. What? It's coming so fast. We have to push it over to the drain. Sewage? How? Tom, go and grab the bruise from the bomb smell. It's coming so fast. We have to stop it before it gets to the house and the dairy. I must warn Helen. Helen, we need to get it towards the drain. Oh, it's too much, dad, it's too much. Towards the drain. Quickly. Oh, it won't stop coming. Oh, it's disgusting. There's poo floating in it. We have to stop it before it gets to the buildings. We have to. Well, just the two of us. It's coming in waves. There's no way. We have to try. We can't let it get to the dairy. Oh, this isn't going to work, dad. Oh, that smell. Yo, Tom, put your phone away. Your mother's already gone to call Helen. Call it, David. We need their yard scraper. Something that'll shift gallons. These brooms are hopeless. Good thinking. I'll get the power hose, see if I can blast this muck into the drain. No, Susan's in the cheese room. Get anything you can. And block the bottom of the doors. Helen. Before he gets in. Honestly, Mum, I can't see anything. Helen, it's sewage. We've got too. The brook must have burst its banks. How? Heaven alone knows, but it's definitely sewage. So you've got to act quickly. Block the front and back entrances. It's not very deep yet, but it's still coming. And it's disgusting. Too late. Mom, it's here. Oh, God, it's. It's revolting. Save whatever you can before it gets into the storage room. Go. Susan. Susan, I need your help. It's an emergency. Ben, mate, you're a lifesaver. What the hell's going on? Have you guys not been affected? By what? Sewage? Soup, basically. Oh, my God. It's disgusting. Mum reckons there's a discharge from the treatment station into our brook and it's over top the banks. I mean, it's just come out of nowhere, mate. You do not want to know what we've seen floating in it. But the smell. Yeah. Is there any chance you can use the score scraper to try and push as much as you can down the drain? If it gets to the tea room in the shop, we're screwed. Why don't you take the driver's seat, then you know what to do. Okay. Cheers. What can I do? Helen needs all the help she can get in the dairy. Okay. Clary's gone to Check on the tea room and shop. Susan, prop the storage room door open with that bucket. Quick. Oh, yeah, okay. Oh, Lord, look at it. It's pouring in. Get the cheeses onto the trolley. We can only use the top shelf, not the bottom. No, we mustn't let any of it get splashed. What happened? Any idea? Nope. I just know that we need to save as much cheese as we can. Nope. See you. Don't bother with the bottom two shells of cheese. They're already ruined. Oh, Helen. Right, so let's get as much as we can out of here. Okay. Oh, the hygiene measures we take coming in here to work and now we're waiting to human weight. Yeah, well, it is what it is. Come on. Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course. Helen. Susan, we're in here. I'm here to help. Oh, good lad. We can use all the help we can get. Pat's outside with Tom's delivery van to move this lot. Right. I'll will he take to us, shall I? If we pile it too high, they might fall. Right. Yes, good thinking. And don't go too fast or they'll get splashed. But be quick. Oh, no pressure. Oh, Helen, are you okay? Just look at it. We've got to save as much as we can. Tell me what I can do. Go up to the corridor and grab another trolley. Right, got it. Keep it together. Ellen, you need to take a break. No, I'm fine. No, no, we're not. Machines. Stop for a second. Cheese. Mum, that was the Easter batch. What we gonna do? Salvage what we could. Mum and dad said to shout if you need anything else. Dad said he'll come around as soon as he can. But hang on to the scraper for as long as you need. Thanks, Ben. You've been brilliant. Oh, that scraper has been a godsend. Without it, we'd have been overwhelmed. Mom, you're exhausted to go inside for a bit. Tony hasn't stopped since it started. It's a good job Brookfield escaped it so far, but this stuff is dangerous. Trying to think what's in it. The diseases. What else can I do for you? No, Ben, you've got work. It's fine. I called the surgery and told them there's an emergency. Let me check Tony's okay to carry on straight. Okay. Oh, Mom. How can anything like this even happen? I know when you hear about things like this in the news, but the reality, when it's happening to you, it's not just revolting, it's heartbreaking too. All our work just ruined in a matter of minutes. I can only guess. All the rain has overwhelmed the treatment station. It's discharged the excess sewage into our brook, which then flooded. But who knows? Surely they should be prepared for that kind of emergency. You'd think. Tony's fine to keep scraping. Says he feels better doing something. Thanks, Ben. It looks like it's finally slowing out there. Thank God for that. Mum. It's all happening again, isn't it? Next it'll be tests and cleanups and lab results. You're all doing everything you can. It's not our fault, Mum. We just have to deal with it. This time it really is someone else's fault. Well, we have to just keep putting one foot in front of the other until it's over. It's a horrible thing. I'm so sorry. You're right, Ben. The dangers of untreated sewage, all the potential diseases. And E Coli is probably number one on that list. We don't know anything yet, Mum. Please don't do that to yourself. Helen's right. It's hard, but you've got enough to deal with already. Yeah, it might not happen. Let's not catastrophize. Not when it's a catastrophe already. Easy to say, I know, but you've already started pushing back at it and the day's not over yet. Look at the time. You'll have to pick up Jack from school soon. Yeah. Feels like a minute ago that Susan and I started a batch of yoghurt not to be chucked away. We got quite a lot of the cheese out. That's something. Yeah. Yeah, it's safe in the packing shed, but the lowest two shelves in the storage room. They're practically marinating in it. Tom, Susan. How is it down there? It didn't get to the shop or the tea room and it doesn't look like it will. Right. It's slowing, but it hasn't stopped. Natasha, St. Coffee? Oh, brilliant, thanks. Oh, thank you. Yeah. Ben, you need this. Thanks. Customers were leaving because of the smell. Natasha's in Beaks. No one wants to have tea and cake surrounded by the stench. Don't, please, Tom. Slushing through vehicle mats without even disagreeing, which you've just done. The car parks. Well and truly had it. Henry wanted his event in the car park. Mum, that's not important. He's been so enthusiastic about. Yeah, well, we'll have to deal with it. Helen. Harry said there's been no one in the shop since me died. It's not surprising, is it? Word will get around if it hasn't already from the tea room customers and anyone who saw this message when they came to the shop. Yeah, well, I need to get going. It's nearly delivery time and I haven't even started packing the veg boxes yet. Well, I can give you a hand before I collect. Jack, there's nothing much we can do in the dairy until it stops completely. No, no, let me do that. I'm happy to. Okay. Well, thanks, Ben. Let's go then. Right. Oh, Helen, the yogurt was in the pasteurizer. That was hours ago. No, I've turned the electricity off. Don't worry. Oh, what a nightmare of a day. Yep. And it isn't even over yet. I suppose I can help with the veg boxes too, then, if we're not going back into the den. Oh, thank you. Yes, please take care of you, too. Oh, it was an awful time, Helen. The E. Coli outbreak. I don't want to go back to that. Then we won't. It's all going to need a massive cleanup, but we'll do it properly. Cover everything. Look at it. We should remind dad it's nearly time to do the milking. Yes, and the milk. Oh, this is just ridiculous. That water company's got a lot to answer for. Yeah, looks like it. The only sensible explanation. And where are the ones dealing with the fallout? It's not right. Look at it. Our farm. I know, but thank goodness it didn't get into the house. No, just everywhere else. Oh, come on, Mom. We'll work together. How are we going to get through this? Helen? Tom. Tom. Ellen. Oh, God. Oh, I know. Such a waste. Milking the Montes and pouring it all down the drain. Hundreds of liters a day until we get this mess sorted out. Yeah, well, once I'm on top of the dairy cleanup, I'll make some calls, see if there's anyone close enough who could use the milk. Great. Anything to avoid wasting it. They're all gone. Literally down the drain. I brought us a flask of tea. Thanks. You should take a break. Everyone looks shattered. Well, we are. Oh, Clary and Susan are due any minute, Tom. I don't know what to get them to do first. Clear up. It won't be a pleasant job. It was. Where to start? In the dairy. It's awful in there. Stinks. I've opened all the windows, hoping some air will circulate. I've done another mop of the floors in the entrance, but. Oh, all the machinery is going to take some cleaning. Yeah, it'll be days before we can send swabs off to the lab. Has to take as long as it takes. It's got to be clean enough so that the lab results show there's no signs of contamination in there. That's the only way we can start up production. But what if there's E. Coli? Mum's already fretting about that. She's right to worry after last time. Shut us down almost completely. And it was another wet night. But you don't think it will happen again? Oh, God, I hope not. I was up ridiculously early using the Brookfield scraper in the car park again. You've made a good job of it. It's nearly clear now. That's only because the sewage stopped coming yesterday. It was unstoppable. We just couldn't hold it back. No one could. Came in so quickly. It was so scary. I know. Did you get any sleep last night? I didn't. Nope. Me neither. I got up and worked on the food safety procedures log. I knew I wouldn't sleep until I got everything down on the forms. How are the boys this morning? Fine, mostly. Henry's more upset about what I had to deal with than abandoning his. You know. Your onions. He's a good lad. Right, I better go make a start. The others will be here soon. Peanut butter and jam. Again? You want some? You look like a 10 year old smiling at your toast like that. Oh, I need a taste. 1. Well, that's a good start to the day when you get. Oh. Oh. What? What's that smell? What? Mick, I hope you're not accusing me of. Oh, it's like a drain. Oh, it stinks. What do you think it. What's that? Zinob. What is it? Kalia. Oh. What did you do? Me? No, no, no. Nothing. What makes you think I did anything? It stinks, Mom. Man, that the. That's like actual poo. It's. It's coming up through the plug hole in the shower too. Oh. What's happening? It's pouring out. What is it? I think. I think it's sewage. Oh, you mean there's actual sewage? Spoon. At our toilet. Oh, it's all over the floor as well. Look. That's grim. Stay back. What about drugstuff? Okay, okay, get back. Get me a broom or something. Help me. Sweet going everywhere. Mom. The boxes. Dad's books. No. This is nasty stuff. Diseases are in there. Grab your school bag. Get your shoes on. No one is going anywhere near it. I can't stop it. It won't stop. It's coming up from the plug hole. In the shower and the toilet. The toilet? What's happening? I've no idea. It looks like sewage. Oh, Mick. It's coming in the kitchen. It doesn't look like it's gonna stop. Joy, we need to go. Oh, but we can't just leave. What about me kitchen? Joy, we need to get out of here. This stuff is toxic. Can't we do something? Get sandbags or something? Sandbags from where? I don't know, but it's getting everywhere. Oh, what are we gonna do? Me lovely house. If I put some towels under the door, see if we can block it. No, no, no. This can't be happening. We need to stop it flooding the rest of the house. Joy, towels. Yes, I'll get you some. You try sweeping it back. I can't get through to the landlord. They're not open till nine. Mum, your shoes. Oh. Oh, I know. I've got some trainers in the car. Those are for the bin now? Yeah. So what do we do now? We need dad. Yeah, right. Dad, we've got a plumbing emergency. Can you fly home right now, please? Right, you will go to school as you know. What? Wait. Yes, I will try and sort this out from work. I don't know. See if I can try and get cover for today and say. Enough, Mum, we have to go in the house and see what we can say. No. No way you're going back inside. I have to. No, that stuff is really dangerous. I just hope it hasn't reached the living room. My laptop's on the living room floor. Well, you're not going back in there. I'll take a look through the window and check. But there's no way I can treat sick patients if we've picked up some viral disease from all this sewage. No, my tablet was on the floor too, Charging things. Don't matter. We'll claim on the insurance. It's our safety that's important. Don't tell me it's happening in your house too. Mick. Yes. Do you know what's happening? I haven't a clue. Dr. Malik, does anyone know? I think something similar happened at Bridge Farm yesterday. But that was outside. Their brook overflowed or something. Azra. Oh, not you as well. Came up through the toilet. And the downstairs shower happened so quickly. Same here. My house is ruined. What am I supposed to do? Is it every house on the estate? I don't think it's affected the houses further down yet. I can't believe this is happening. It'll be okay. Lord. How? How will it make it? Well, I I don't know, but let's just keep focused on the next steps. I want to scream. It's okay. It's okay. I just need to get control of myself. How can I when everything's been destroyed? It disgusting. I'm okay. Is there anything we can do? No, love, thank you. We need to get moving. I'm going to try the landlords one more time and then I'm going to have to drive to school with Khalil. And I'll get on to the insurance. Surely they'll know what to do. Or Borsicher water. Right. I'll go and have a word with Kyle, see if he knows any more. We should call anyone we can think of. Find out what the hell's happening. I'll call from the car. It's cold out here. You're welcome to come and sit in the back, kids. Thanks, Joy, but it's okay. If you're sure? Yeah. Thanks. I'm going to have a peek inside. Why are you so eager to get back into our poo palace? I moved those boxes of Dad's stuff out of my room the other day into the utility. I thought it was getting a bit tight in there. Yeah, that's not the point, bozo. They had Dad's books in. Oh, man, you are in for it when he gets back. And his photo albums. No way. The wedding albums? No. And maybe photos of Nana and Nan. Are you kidding me? No, I'm not. You know Mom's going to flip, so I need to get back in and rescue them. Yeah, but Mom's not messing. You know you can get some manky diseases from human. Come on, you two. Well, please come and take the day off. No. School now. And what about me? Well, you're coming with me to the surgery. I'm not leaving you here. I don't know. You can sit with Becky in reception, but come on. Thank Ben for us. Dad. Helen. You okay? Joy called a few minutes ago. The Beechwood estate's been affected. What? Some of the houses, she said. Oh, no, this is ridiculous. What about ours? Joy's getting the spare key. She said she'd call when she gets inside. Well, you have to go. We can handle it here. Me and Mum can get the deep clean start. No, Tom, we've only just started. And there's no way I'm letting Clary and Susan do it on their own. You've got your hands full out here. No, you have to go. Tom. We have to prioritize. We have to get things right here first. Helen, it's our home we're talking about. And what about our livelihood? Yeah, of course. Of course. And I suppose it might not have affected the house? Joy. Helen, I'm sorry, but it's not good news. Tell me what? It's the same as ours. Sewage everywhere down here. It's not deep, but it's come as far as the carpets in the living room. Oh, Helen, it's bad. I'm standing by your utility room now. It's come from here. Like it? Ours. Right. Did you. Did you see the boxes in the kitchen? I'm sorry. Anything on the ground floor has been. Well, yeah. Yeah, of course. I'm sorry. Especially when you've been dealing with it at the dairy and all. It's just awful. Well, thank you for checking, Joy. Thank you. Anytime, pet. I'm so sorry. Yeah, I better bring Kirsty. Tell her. Are you all right, Ellen? I'll be fine, Joy. Bye. Bye. I don't believe it. Oh, Tom. The boys things. I made them box up a load of stuff a few nights ago. Ago? I was literally about to move them into the garage. Everything's ruined. Everything. Z up. Everything. Okay. You hungry? We usually keep a box of something in the staff room. Nah. There's something about seeing poo all over the floor of the kitchen that put me off my pancakes. Anything that puts you off your pancakes must be bad. But sometimes we've just got to roll with the punches, you and I know. There's so much worse going on out there in the world. Yeah. 100%. You're right. I hate to admit this, mom, but you're coping really well, actually. Well, inside. I'm dying. I'm just styling it out. There you go. That's the smile I love. Have you told dad? I'll talk to him tonight. Maybe he'll rush back. We'll see. Mom, I'm worried about Dad's books. I just. I feel so bad. Look, Zainab, none of this mess is your fault. But it's my fault that we're in there. But books can be replaced. Honestly. But, yeah, yeah, yeah. The more pressing matter is where we're gonna stay tonight. We can't go back to that house. Will it be for long? I'd say weeks, at the very least. I guess there is one obvious option. Oh, no. Ummy, please. I'm not there. It might be the only choice we have. I'm Nicola Coughlan. This is history's Youngest heroes. Rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. She thought. Right. I'll just do it. She Thought about others rather than herself. Twelve stories of extraordinary young people from across history. There's a real sense of urgency in them. That resistance has to be mounted. It has to be mounted now. Listen on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Morning, Helen. Oh, joy. Hello. I didn't realize you were here. I've just come to check the house. House? Pick up some clothes, check the damage. It's pretty depressing, to be honest. That truck was here yesterday pumping out the drains all day. How are things at the dairy? Well, everything's had to shut down until we know it's safe to open up again. Well, that's awful. How long will that take? Let's hope not too long. But there has to be a thorough clean and then we take the swabs of the surfaces for testing. What, some serious. Yeah, it's only once they come back with the all clear from the lab that we can start making small batches of cheese, yoghurt, ice cream, which then has to be tested too. Had no idea it would be so difficult. Business being closed for weeks is obviously terrible. Once word gets around it's an uphill struggle trying to win back our customers. Oh, but it's not your fault. No. But would you want to buy your dairy products from somewhere that was covered in a layer of sewage? Oh, don't say that. That. People around here are loyal, surely. No, Joy, it with something like this, you know, we dealt with an E. Coli outbreak, so. I know that bad. And I really don't want to go back there. No. Anyway, how are you coping? Where did you end up staying last night? Actually, we ended up sleeping in the car. Do we? Mom and dad said you could stay at the farm. Oh, honestly, Helen, it's not that big a deal. Had a snuggly night, actually, with the music on. I thought the insurance company might be able to put us up. Well, that was wishful thinking. You have got to find somewhere proper to stay while it gets sorted. Thing is, I'll start doing the cleaning out myself. Well, me and Mick. I'll definitely hire someone to clean the floors if they don't need redoing altogether, but only once the insurance assessor's been. I don't want to fork out anything yet. I reckon if we can get that stenched down a little bit, me and Mick can live upstairs with a few dozen scented candles on the go. What? No, you can't do that. Stay at the farm. Really? Look, we're friends, Joey. That's what friends do. Well, if you're sure Your mum and dad don't mind if it's really not a bother? Not at all. The boys can share a room. Room. And. And you and Mick will have a room to yourselves. It still smells outside, but thankfully the farmhouse is okay. It's really kind. Are you sure you want to be here this early helping me with the delivery? You deserve a lion. Yeah, all my paperwork and handovers at the station were done and dusted yesterday, so until Friday, Sergeant Harrison Burns, he's all yours. Thank you. But you have got packing to do, remember? Ah, that'll be a doll. Chuck a few things in me kiss and you know. Have I go on your super speedy, super secret mission? Oh, come on, we've talked about this. Have we though? I. Yeah, well, we have and I explained. Yeah, I'm pulling your leg. I know. It just comes so quickly when we thought we'd have months or weeks at least to prepare for it. It's a surprise. Yeah, but we can handle it. I'm a bit worried about what you'll do when your dad's back and you finish covering here. I'll figure it out. I have no doubt. But I'd rather be here helping. This right here is helping us. Honestly. You will tell me if it gets too much, eh? No, no, but you know, if it gets even worse than that, then I might. Oh, listen, Mount Friday. Yeah, I know I need to be on the road by noonish, but maybe we could do something special. Oh, no, Harrison, honestly, you've got lots to get your head around already. You do not need to do anything for Valentine's Day. Sure? Positive. I'm hoping some of these supplies dad ordered will give me the hints I need for his stodgy pastry. That stodgy but popular pastry. Punters like it, remember? Yeah, the punters love it, but only because they've never had anything. Oh, look, I've just remembered. I told Tom I'd go and see Chris, see if I can convince him to captain the cricket team, get Linda off me. But oh my. Can you believe this? What? It's a ready made pastry. There's loads of the stuff. So Wayne's famous pies are. Yeah, frozen pastry. Oh, well, that's false advertising, that. I know. If trading standards were to find out. I mean. This isn't funny, Harrison. It is. No, it clearly states on the menu homemade pies. And everyone that me and Tracy been speaking to goes on about Wayne's homemade pies. What if he's cheating on all the fillings too? Then there'll be nothing Homemade about them. Oh, come on now, love. No, something like this seems like nothing until someone dobs you in. And then it'll be Mum and Kenton's necks on the line, not my dad's. Yeah, alright, but who's ever gonna know he doesn't make his own pastry. I know. Oh, why does he have to do stuff like this? Hi, Linda. Say nab. You made it just in time. Two minutes later and breakfast will be over. How are. Yeah, I'm sorry. I'm not in the mood to talk. I've just come from the house and everything is literally in the. My laptop was on the floor next to the sofa. It's completely wrecked my brother's tablet. Most of our shoes are in the utility, my headphones and my. Oh, well, despite your efforts to seem otherwise, I'm afraid you're displaying classic signs of someone who does wish to talk. Talk to you, you mean. Well, currently, I'm all you've got. I'm going up to our room. Hey up, love. I'm back. Oh, you've got everything put away, then? Yeah. How was Chris? Fine, yeah, but too busy to captain the team, sadly. Oh, you're murdering that lettuce, love. Huh? Just stop chopping for a second, would you? What? Chris said things are pretty bad at Bridge Farm. Oh, yeah, Mum said the same. The dairy's definitely out of whack and apparently no one's going to the shop or the tea room because of the smell. Poor guys. I was thinking of going over and seeing if they need any help or anything. Well, that'd be nice. But then I don't want them to think that I've come to rub their noses in it, so to speak. You know, I walked out because I had this great new venture that went belly up. You didn't walk out. And now this has happened. Do them anyway. I've got enough on here. Fair point. Have you told anyone about, you know, pastry kids? No. If you're really concerned, just tell your mum. She'll do what's necessary. But I don't want to cause trouble for dad. Look, all you really need to do is take the word homemade off the menu, which means that either they have to get them reprinted or they do that awful thing of blocking something out, which means that people are only going to ask, why aren't the pies homemade anymore? You might be overthinking this a bit, love. Harrison. My dad was all over the place until Mum gave him a chance in this kitchen. How long's he been lying cutting corners right under her nose. Yeah, but it's pies. Love pies. Okay, I. I didn't want to admit this to anyone, but it's not the only cheat on the menu, right? Cod and chips isn't cod. It tastes like cod. It's whiting cheaper for business. So you change that to fish and chips. We all know the price of cod has skyrocketed recently, Harrison. It doesn't matter that it's whiting or that it's ready made pastry. What matters is that it's being sold as something else. It's just needlessly lies. Okay. You really do need to tell Jolene. Yeah. Say, Naba, I was just wondering if you're feeling hungry, what with missing breakfast. I'm okay. Thanks, Linda. You know, I'm glad you and your mum were able to have this room. It's where your Uncle Adil stayed when he was here. Really? Yes. I'd like to think he was happy here. He was. We chatted online sometimes and he liked it here. Zeinab. What is it? I can tell you've had something troubling you since you and your family arrived. I've done something really stupid. Something really bad. And I tried to fix it, but I can't. But whatever have you done? I moved some boxes out of my room just before all this happened with the sewage. And one of them had my parents wedding photos in and they're ruined. Oh dear. That is tragic. But you weren't to know there was a disaster round the corner. That's not all. Oh, it had Mum's photos of Nana and Nonnijan too. And my grandparents, my late grandparents. Oh, and those were all the photos Mum had of them. And there weren't that many anyway. And the box they were in is just. It's disgusting and practically falling apart. They're just totally ruined. Joy, you made it. Oh, thanks, Helen. We're so grateful. Oh, it's so good to get out of the house. It's getting me down. Mick will be over a bit later if that's okay. Yeah, of course. Mum and dad say you can stay as long as you need. Oh, no, it'll be ages before we can move back properly. I started in the living room today where the least damage is. The carpets are ruined, so they'll have to go. Who knows what state the floor underneath they'll be in. Oh, joy. You know me. Long curtains in the big window. The floor to ceiling ones. I made them myself. Well, you can imagine what they look like at the bottom. I can. I'VE arranged a skit for all the damaged stuff. My kitchen will need to come out. All the floor, base, cupboards. Anyway, it's just endless. I wish I could help more, but between the dairy and out here, your mum and dad are giving us a room. That's a massive help. If you can give me five minutes, I'll take you up so you can put your bags in there. Oh, no, this isn't my stuff. Actually, I needed a break, so I wondered, if you don't mind, if I could make you all lunch as a thank you. My hands are all washed and scrubbed. Oh, no, you don't have to join. Natasha said she'd do something. Please, Helen, I'd feel so much better if I could do something for you all. Well, if you insist. Great. But how are you getting on? Oh, slowly but surely. Out here we're down to hoses and brushes to wash away the debris, rinse and repeat. The sooner we get the yard cleared up, the sooner we might be able to think about how to entice people back to the shop and tea room and the dairy. Well, we were at it all day yesterday and again this morning. Feels like we've got a mountain to climb. I just cannot believe. A bit of rain and it leads to this affecting so many people. And these wet winters are only going to get worse. Poor Citrus Water should be aware of that. You're right. Invest more in their infrastructure and not stand by making profits and handing out bonuses while people's homes and businesses are ruined. Exactly. Do you know when you might have everything up and running again? Nope. But it won't be anytime soon. Joy, this is going to take some time. He what? Mom, calm down a second. I will not. Well, keep it down then, or the customers will hear you. All right, tell me again. The pies? No. Well, the pastry, the cod and the scampi. Well, it's still scampi, just not hold him. Anything else? No. Well, not that I know of. Well, keep looking. Why would he just stop at three things when he can cut corners wherever he likes? Mum. Look, it's good that we know. We can change the menu to correct it, but really, he was probably trying to save you and Kenton money. And, you know, lots of people do it. Apparently I'm not lots of people. Would you tell your customers your cakes were made by you if they weren't know? I'm not lots of people, Fallon, and we don't do it here. You wait until that useless specimen gets back. Oh, no, Mum, what are you going to do? I have a right mind. No, look, I. I really couldn't stand me knowing and not telling you. But I'm sure that dad will fix it when he comes back. In the meantime, why don't we just get rid of these menus and rep? We could get rid of the chef. Oh, Mum, no. Now, Susanna, the journalist from Wicket and Stumps magazine, wants us to arrive at one tomorrow. Oh, that sounds fine. Perfect. I was thinking I might as well pick you up. If you like, we can car share. Sounds ideal. Excellent. So, I will swing by for you at about 12:15. Forgive me. I'm a bit of a stickler for being on time. A virtue of the highest order, I believe. Then we have a plan of action. Indeed we do. Tea? How kind. Yes, please. So, have you made a decision on who will captain your team yet? Not quite. There are a few contenders. One young man who's shown an interest, could, I believe, mature into a very capable captain. Given the opportunity and the right guidance, of course. Jolly good. Perhaps we could organise a few friendly matches before the season starts. Get the lads warmed up. Lads and ladies, in our case. Remember, Lawrence? Of course. Silly me to forget. Susanna will love that. A grassroots village team, open to all ages and genders. I'm glad you think so, Linda. I'm just taking Monty for a walk. Ah, Khalil. Well, thank you, Lawrence. This is Khalil. Well, well. Look at you, eh, Young man. Monty has been desperate. And as I have a guess. That would be a great help, Khalil. Yeah, no worries. Don't you want to change out of your school uniform first? Nah, I'm good. Monty's excited, so we better get going. See ya. Bye. Lovely boy. I'm sure you do offer a very personal touch at your B and B. I must say, I'll have to recommend it. It's nothing, honestly. They're a very nice family in troubled circumstances. Oh, yes. The recent overspill of sewage and rainwater left their home in an awful mess. Oh, dear. Lucky we had room at the inn, so to speak. Yes. Here, Mum. What's that? Cheese and salad. Baguette. You didn't have any lunch. Oh. I can get you something hot if you like. No, this is fine, thanks. He cooled down a little. Maybe decided to give Dad a second chance. Everyone deserves a second chance, right? Look, giving wine work here, that was his second chance. And now I've had enough. That man will never change, no matter how many chances we give him. He's been lying to us and I won't have it. Fallon. I made up my mind. Have you discussed it with Kempton? He'll agree with me, but you should check with him, too. Oh, don't you worry. I'll be filling him in. Whoa. Good boy. Good boy. Keep off my jacket with your muddy paws. Monty. Monty. Come on. Come here. Sorry. It was fine. Although he ought to be on the lead. But he lives here. Where do you live? Here. For now. Ah, Linda mentioned. Are there any other family members arriving soon? What? Well, there's you, your mother and your sister and your uncle before you. I understand. I was just wondering if there are any others coming down the pipeline. No. Good. Linda's a very kind and remarkable person, isn't she? Yes. Yes. Wouldn't want anyone to take advantage of her. We are paying for our rooms, if that's what you mean. Good. Good. Anyway, better be off. And that dog really should be on a lead. Khalil asked to her if you've been out wondering with the dog again instead of doing your homework. I'm gonna kill you before Mum gets a chance. Sorry. That was a quick apology. What's wrong? Have you been to the house? Yeah. The agents have had the carpet stripped and they're going to get the floor. The floor's professionally cleaned, but it still stinks. We're not going to be back there for ages. I don't want to go back. Well, don't say that to Mum, okay? I won't. I'm not stupid. Did you. Did you sort the photos out? Oh, I wish I never told you about them. No one can hear us. Just stop going on about it, will ya? That'll be a no, then. They're gone. There's no way I can clean them or save them. I mean, some are okay, but most of the them I've had to chuck, they're literally in the skip outside the front. I can't believe it's Old Mum. I mentioned it on Tuesday, but she was in Stress City, so I don't think she took it in, so, no, and I'm not planning to. I just have to figure something out. Yeah, but how are you gonna. I don't want to talk about it. Please. Anyway, what's with the face? I don't want to talk about it. Please. Okay. Sorry, but I'm knackered and my best boots are covered in muck and I just. Has someone said something to you? Sometimes I really like it in Ambridge. Yeah, but sometimes I wish we were back in Solihull. You know, I could just call Shaf and Alex and say, yo, let's go grab a slice of pepperoni on me. Mom and dad love spoiling you and your friends, so go on then, spill. I know that face. And if someone said something to you, just tell me and I'll sort them out. Was it Linda? Because sometimes she can be a bit frowned. No, it wasn't Linda. Or Robert. Before you say anything, good boy, good boy. It was just some old bloke who came over to see her about that cricket interview she's doing. And what did he say? Nothing, Zaynab. He just got a bit weird, you know. Weird how? You know. Tell me exactly what he said. No, because you'll tell Mom. I won't, I promise. It doesn't matter anyway. It's not what he said, it's how he looked at me. Or maybe both. Anyway, forget about it. Come on, Monty, let's go inside. Ah, empties from Table 7. Having a look at dessert. Okay. Oh, by the way, they're not hotel scampi, was it with them? Mind you, they ain't hard to place. Meaning? Oh, they're from the Beechwood Estate, where the drain started spewing muck all over the place, but it's still not sorted. Are you kidding? Once that kind of stuff gets in, you're looking at ripping everything out and starting from scratch. Oh, it's awful. Poor things have been sitting here most of the afternoon while their floors are pulled out and dumped in a skip. Well, maybe we should give them dessert on the house. We haven't made a money. Well, maybe a drink on the house after. Anyhow, are you sure you can work tomorrow? Yes, we talked about this. I'll take the morning off so that I'm with Harrison until he gets on the road, and then I'll be here just before the busy lunchtime. Really? We both discussed it. And? And we decided a nice bit of normal is what we want before he goes. Oh, it's a shame, that. I know, but I just want everything to be calm and easy for him. I know he's gonna find it tough. Anyway, I better finish plating up and get this out. Yeah, I. I spoke to Kenton. Oh, yeah? And I have a feeling a little birdie got there before me. Really? What? I just wanted him to consider giving dad another chance, which he really deserves. Mum, Kenton was as upset as I am that he's been lying on the menu. I know, but like I said, it's an easy fix. I'll have a word with him when he comes back off the cruise. I'll make sure he Gets wholetail and makes his stuff from scratch. I know my dad. And he will. Fallon, you don't know him like I do. He's not your dad, is he? Do you know what it's like being in my position right now? You know about this? Because I couldn't not tell you the truth. And now he's going to get the sack because I rat him. But telling the truth is never wrong. You got nothing to feel bad about. Yes, I do. He was so excited about this cruise ship job, playing in a band every night and getting paid to do what he loves. And now he's gonna come back to no job. And it'll be hard to find another one if he's sacked from here. Oh, right. Emma. Decent reference. And it'll be my fault. Oh, no, it won't. It's Wayne's doing. You don't understand. It don't matter if there's an easy fix. He's put the reputation of my business on the line to cut a few corners. That's unacceptable. Especially as. He didn't have to. Did he? What did Kenton say? He said it's my decision. And as far as I'm concerned, when your dad gets back, you'll have to find a new job. Yeah. Oh, and as for the recipes you wanted to try, it's a yes from me. Go for it. Say nab. Good timing. Do you know when your mother's back today, I'm preparing our evening meal. You're all very welcome to join us. No, thanks. Listen, are you sure? What are you doing for dinner? It doesn't matter. What matters is that you keep that old man away from my brother. I beg your pardon? What old man? I don't know his name. The guy you're chasing for this interview. I'm not chasing anyone. That interview is important for the village cricket team, and therefore the village as a whole. Whatever. So you mean Lawrence? Why ever would anyone want to keep Lawrence away? He's harmless. To you, maybe. What's happened? He said something to my brother this afternoon. Well, what did he say? I don't know exactly. Well, it's hardly cause for you to be so abrupt with me. But I know Khalil, and he hasn't said he misses Sollyhole before. So whatever that man said, it made my brother want to quit Umbridge. Well, could Khalil have misunderstood? No. Or exaggerated, perhaps? You know he told your mother I chased him about with an empty can, which I clearly did not. Oh, look, believe me, don't believe me. That's on You? But I know people like this Lawrence man. But Lawrence is a polite. Well, man. I've seen plenty of polite people politely have a digit. And I know my brother, so that man better not be back here while we're here. Excuse me, young lady. I understand you're quite upset, but I will not have anyone tell me who can and can't visit my house. It was most likely a misunderstanding. I'm sure of it. Let me speak to Khalil. That's all he needs. Just leave him alone. Things are stressful enough for us as it is. Is this about your parents photographs? Oh, just leave us alone and walk your own dog. Well, I never. Oh, yes, Lawrence, I'm leaving you a voice note as I'm in the kitchen with messy hands. Just got your message. And of course, pop over and pick up your glasses. I'll have them ready by the door in 10. Lawrence. Linda, I promise I'm not purposefully making a nuisance myself. Of course not. It's just I can't read a thing without these. So I shall take my spectacles and you shan't see me again until tomorrow. You're still okay for me to pick you up? Yes, I am. Good. And thank you. Better not keep you from your cooking. Yes. Actually, I meant to ask. Did you meet the children I was talking to you about? Khalil and Zinab. Who and who? Oh, yeah, I saw the boys. Yes, he seemed nice enough. Are they the red dots or the letterboxes? I never can tell. Sorry. Not that it matters, but it's either no beef or no pork. Either way, they veto. Something I couldn't live without. Actually, the Maliks are Muslim. That lot veto everything. At least I got one right. See you tomorrow. Yes. I still can't believe that you've only got one bag. Well, that's because I'm a normal human being. Oh. But, you know, seriously, I can't help thinking we're separated when we're just finding our feet again. Well, you know, we'll just have to find them again when you're back. Yeah. Fall in love. Why am I doing this? Harrison? Look, work has been so challenging for you for such a long while now. This is good. It's a chance for new people. A good challenge. That's why. Right. Breakfast. Oh, before you do that, I just need to nip out and get some more coffee. Take me to your tea. Okay, but be back quick. The clock's. No, no, no, no, no, no. Countdowns. Morning, Carlisle. Aren't you having any breakfast? I had Some toast? Thanks. Has your mother left? Yeah. She said she was going to look in on the house before going to the surgery. Yes. Poor Joy's in the same boat. She's not able to cover her shifts at the shop. She's so busy with the cleanup operation. I said I'd help her take time off school, but Mum won't let me anywhere near Beechwood. She's right. It is a health risk. So, how are you getting to school if your mum's left? Oh, she's booked me a taxi. I'm sure Robert. Or I could take you. It's fine. It's all booked. And Zainab isn't breakfasting. I think she left with Mum for the house. She got to chase the insurers or something about her computers and stuff. Of course. Kali, your sister mentioned something to me yesterday about my friend Lawrence. She suggested you may have been upset by him. Don't sweat it, Linda. It's not the first time someone's been like that. I know. You like him and you want that interview. Well, I. Wait a minute. That's today, isn't it? You look nice, by the way. Is that what you're wearing? Actually, it is. Can I ask you something? Of course. Do you worry about your scars? When someone's gonna take a picture? I mean, for a magazine. I suppose I used to. A lot more than now. Good. Cause it's weird. When we first met, it was really all I could see. When I saw you. Like, everyone's always going on at me about my hair. Why? It does its own thing, doesn't it? Some people think I just don't bother to brush it in the morning, but it's like, yes, I can smooth it down when it's wet and it looks okay. And then, bing. As soon as it dries, I get this, actually, this is very distinctive. Yeah, well, when I was in primary. Yeah? This teacher, she used to go on and on about me not taking care of my appearance. And then one day, she says in front of everyone, carlisle, if your parents don't have a hairbrush at home, I'll get one for you. She didn't. Did. And then once, she sat Mum down and talked to her really slow, because that day, Mum was wearing Asian clothes. I bet she ate her words when she realized she was talking to a medical doctor. Nah. Mum let her have her say. She says some people are like that, and they don't even realize they're doing it. Leave them to it. Don't take it with you. Is that what do you think? Nah, I'm with my dad on this stuff. He says there are people who see beauty, indifference, and people who see a threat, and we should steer clear of the latter. Wise words. Anyway, point is, now I don't even see the scars. You look really pretty. Shouldn't you be busy packing? Oh, I'm all done. Hey, I'm sorry to interrupt you at work. Oh, don't. Don't be. Hey, someone's got a Valentine's card already. And a cuddly teddy. Oh, before you get any ideas, it's from Martha. Well, it's from Martha via Chris. It's a pity card, really. Don't do that. Whatever it is, they're doing it because they love you. That doesn't come from pity. I'm gonna miss you, Harrison. More than you probably know. When are you off? Midday today. What? So you should be spending every second with Fallon. Oh, I am. I am. I just need help to get some coffee. And to ask you. To ask you if you'd please look out for her while I'm away. I mean, I know you do anyway, but if there was anyone I trust just to make sure she's doing okay, it'd be you. Alice. Hearing you say that, after the year we've had, you have no idea. I think I do. And it all miss ya. Of course I will look out for Fallon. It's just work is going to keep me busy. Really busy. And when I cover at the Bull Ends, she might need a bit of company, you know, and. I mean, she won't think she does, but. But she will. Well, say no more. I'm on it. Oh, thanks, mate. And I know this is cheeky, but there was one more favor. I wondered if you knew whether Khalil got off to school today. I watched him get in the taxi myself. Good. Thanks. You look nice. Is that what you're wearing for the interview? Yes. You're the second person to comment. Good choice. Looks great. Thank you. Actually, Linda, I hope it goes well, the interview. Well, perhaps what you're trying to say is that you regret your words from yesterday. Well, maybe. Yeah. I know you are angry. There's just lots of things piled up, but. Point is, none of them are your doing, so I hope it goes well. Thanks. You didn't mention anything to mom at dinner? No. Azra was way too tired for conversation. Good. She's got a lot on her plate right now, and I wouldn't want her to have anything more to stress about. Agreed. That's very thoughtful. Yeah, well, she's my mum. I'm going to charge my phone and then head back to Beechwood. Oh, by the way, any joy with the photos? Not good. 80% destroyed. And I'm just gonna have to fess up to Mum and take the. Actually, I had a thought about it. They're destroyed. Linda. We don't have any. Negative. Yes, but I was wondering whether Ardil and your father might be able to. To help. How? Surely there must be some photographs with relatives abroad. You might not be able to replicate the lost photos, but perhaps you could replace them with others. At least your mother would have something of her parents to hold on to. Linda. Eugenius. I'll go and call Uncle Adil now. Right then. Right then. What's in the box? Well, yeah, no, I know that we said we wouldn't do anything for Valentine's Day. Oh, love, you didn't. We said we weren't doing anything this time. I haven't been. No, no, no, no, no. Stop, stop. I know that we said. I know that we said we wouldn't and I meant it. But then I know how you turn into a 12 year old boy on car journeys and you need your sugar fix. So this is a selection of best heart shaped sweets I could get my hands on. That's champion, darling. And don't feel bad about not getting me anything because I'm not the one embarking on a new adventure. Hang on. No 007 jokes. No, just drive safe. And stay safe. You know I will. And I'll pop back any chance I get. Oh, I. I do feel bad I didn't get you. Right. Now, come on, give us a kiss. Okay, now go before we get all emotional. Right. All right, I'm off. Yes. See you. You will. You really will. Very soon. Yeah. Bye. Look after yourself. All right, Bye, my love. Yeah. By. Has Harrison gone? Yeah, you just missed him. Oh, good. Is it? No, not good, but. Oh, someone's lucked out on Valentine's. Oh, yeah, I know. It's a shame you had to leave today of all days. Ah, no, it's no biggie, really. That's not like you. No, no, no, don't get me wrong. We've always done fun stuff for the day, but today, him leaving was the big thing. I didn't feel like big gestures or anything. Or maybe. I don't know, maybe we're not the same people we used to be. Or. Are you? What? Well, actually, this is for you. What? From Harrison? He didn't. He did. But I had strict instructions to be here as soon after midday. As I could escape from work, so here I am. He played it so innocent. Did he? Look at this. Her heart with googly eyes. I mean, what a great idea for a soft toy. Okay, he has so out cheesed me. I just got him a box of sweets. We must have really thought about every item in there. Oh, Harrison. How was school? Back already? That was quick for an interview. And photos. Actually, I decided not to go. What do you mean? Yeah, but it was for the village and the cricket team. There'll be other interviews. Lawrence must have been fuming. He was a bit. I don't get it. Why didn't you go? Lawrence didn't seem to see the beauty in difference. And I don't want to be friends with someone like that. But you didn't have to give up your interview. I believe I did. I'm glad I did. I'd much rather know my friends are safe. That's, of course, if we are friends. Duh. I spoke to Uncle Adil. Oh? He said to say hello and asked about you. How lovely. And he said he was going to dig out as many photos as he could get his hands on and send them with dad when he comes. Oh, Zaynab, that's wonderful. It is a bit. Except he'll have to tell dad what happened. You know, I haven't met your father, but he sounds like someone who'd understand it was an unfortunate accident. Yeah. Thanks, Linda, really my absolute pleasure. Now I must just get these two. I'll get it. Oh, water for two Thirsty alpacas. Coming right up. Llamas. So you're really not friends with Lawrence anymore? No. He is definitely the R word, Khalil. And I don't mean rural. You know, I was thinking about what you said this morning at breakfast and I can't help but wonder. Maybe I did assume you dropped the can for the wrong reasons that day we met. I've been grappling with the thought all morning that maybe I'm the R word without knowing, which is no excuse, but no, I don't think you are, Linda. You like my gran. Really? Reckon that's why I like spending so much time with you. You do? She's a bit scary too, and she can be really picky. Oh, and she always thinks she's right. You're practically identical. I guess what I'm saying is, Linda, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. You know that film? Yeah, I've seen it about a million times. Because of Mum. Oh. Well, in that case, here's looking at you. Kid Sa. I'm Nicola Coughlan, and for BBC Radio 4, this is History's Youngest heroes, rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. She thought, right, I'll just do it. She thought about others rather than herself. Twelve stories of extraordinary young people from across history. There's a real sense of urgency that resistance has to be mounted. It has to be mounted now. Subscribe to History's Youngest Heroes on BBC Sounds. I'm Nicola Coughlan. This is history's youngest heroes, rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. She thought, right, I'll just do it. 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