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The Archers Omnibus
26/01/2025
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It’s a life changing day for one resident and disaster strikes for Joy.
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So grab your free welcome bonus now@chumbacasino.com sponsored by Chumba Casino. No purchase necessary. VGW Group void Where prohibited by law. 18/ Terms and Conditions apply. BBC Sounds Music Radio podcasts. You're listening to the Archers Omnibus from BBC Radio 4. Hey, dad. You all right? Oh, yeah, I'm fine, Emma. How was breakfast with Mum? Yeah, yeah, fine. Good. But Mum said you wanted to talk to me. Yeah, I just wanted to tell you myself, face to face sort of thing. Well, I'm thinking of. Well, finally thinking of trying to track down my biological parents. Oh. Oh, wow. Oh, dad. What? I thought for a sec something was seriously wrong. Like you were really poor. Elaine, love. No, no, not at all. I'm just in that place where, you know, you catastrophize. You know, even when your mum said it was nothing to worry about. Oh. I was thinking, what if she's just saying that. Oh, Emma. Because I know you had that dizzy spell and them tests. Oh, well, that's one of the things that actually triggered this whole plan, in a way. Should I put the kettle on? What's wrong? Oh, it's silly. So silly. I'm just relieved that you're all right. I thought when you didn't come to the tea room, it meant something. I'm sorry, dad. You don't need to apologise. It's really teary at the moment. It's embarrassing. It's pathetic. It's not pathetic at all. You've been through a hell of a lot recently. A hell of A lot. We all have. And anyway, I don't want to talk about me. I really don't. Tell me what's going on. Tell me everything. Well, I'll put the kettle on first, shall I? Okay. Where's your mother? Oh, she's come in. She was chatting to everyone and she wanted to go to the shop, so I left her to it. I was desperate to come and see you, to be honest. Hiya, Joy. Oh, hello, Susan. I just wanted to ask if there's any more space left on the couch for the panto. Yeah, I think so, because we had a couple of people pull out. How many seats you after? Oh, just for me and Neil. Oh, yeah, I can definitely do that. Everyone seems to be going on the coach, so I changed my mind. We have got quite a gang. I thought, well, we can have a little drink, not worry about the parking. That's it. Yes. Morning, Joy. Susan. Hiya, Fallon. Hi, Fallon. Just need a couple of things for the ball. Oh. How's it all going there? Yeah, it's really good. It's great to be my own boss again. Oh, I can imagine. Though, actually, my mum is my boss, so I'm not exactly my own boss. But you two get on so well. We do, yeah. But there's always stuff, isn't there? Mothers and daughters. I mean, we drive each other mad. It's just the nature of the beast. Oh, Emma and I can be terrible, terrible. But we're ever so close at the same time. You and Relle are probably the same, aren't you, George? Yeah, kind of. What are you looking for, Fallon? Anything I can help with. Anyway, I better go. I'll see you later. Bye. Bye, Susan. Have you got any parsley? Dried or fresh? Preferably fresh. Yep. Buy the garlic. Oh, lovely. Oh, this shop is so brilliant. Oh, we're lucky, aren't we? Yeah, we really are. You know, some villages haven't even got a pub, let alone a decent shop at the post office. Well, it's a bit tough for you working on a Sunday. Oh, I don't mind. Mick's actually gone away this weekend, so I'd be all on my own anyway. Is Rochelle not around? No, she's not. Not this weekend, no. Can I help you find anything else? Ginger biscuits on the left. Perfect. There you go, love. So, after I talked to Asra, your mum and I had this chat with Adam, and he told us about how he found his sister online. You know, his half sister who's Irish. Oh, yeah. Well, we decided it was worth trying, something like that. Because if we go down the social services route, it could take months. And now I've made the decision. I'd hate to miss the boat. Yeah, of course. So your mum put a message on this website and now we'll have to wait and see. It's great. You've made a start. I'm sorry I didn't say anything before. Say anything before what? Before we posted a message, I suppose. Dad, you don't need my permission. No, no, but I hope you don't mind. Mind? Why would I mind? I suppose cause it might affect you and Christopher somehow. I mean, if I do find any blood relatives at all, well, they'll be your relatives too. Yeah, but me and Chris, we just want whatever you want. Dad, I'm really glad you're doing this. Really? Yeah. Yeah, I think it's brilliant that you finally feel ready. I suppose. Well, I will contact social services too. I'll try all avenues, you know. I mean, just because the online business worked for Adam doesn't mean it'll work for me. Dad? Yeah? Can I ask you something? Yes, of course. Why didn't you do it before? I mean, I never really understood it. What stopped you looking? Even when I was a kid, I used to think I would go looking if it was me. It was, well, abandoned. I'd want to know why. I'd want to find my mum. Well, I mean, I had a mum and dad, Emma. I had lovely foster parents. Yeah, I know you did. But, like, the mystery of it, left on a doorstep. Well, yeah, that was it. Who leaves a baby on a doorstep, hey? Someone who's in trouble. Someone who's in a bad way, mentally, physically. I don't know. And I was afraid to find out. Yeah. I mean, oh, if I was honest, my darkest fear is or was or still is not who is my mum, but who's my dad? I mean, what if he's not a good person? What if my conception was not, you know. Was not, you know? Yeah, because that. That's a reason, isn't it? Well, it's one reason. And I couldn't bear the idea of that. Of my father, my biological father, being that kind of. Because then what does that make me, eh? One of the kindest men on the planet? No, I mean, that is what you are. Oh, thank you, love. You're the man that we love. We adore you. Me and Chris and Mum and all the kids. Well, that's nice. It's true. Anyway, now I think, well, time's passing and maybe it's now or never. And I think I can cope with the truth now. Whatever the truth may be. Sorry, Joy. Don't apologize. What, have you forgotten? Whole grain mustard. Honestly, I need a really good sort out of what we've got in that kitchen. My dad's system seems a bit wacky. And that's putting it politely. Where's the mustard, Joy? Sorry. Bottom shelf. Ah, brilliant. Thank you. Morning, all. Oh, hi. Here. Thanks. That's 265 for the mustard. Yeah. Cash or card? Car, please, Joy. Oh, Fallon. Yeah? Is it true that Harrison isn't going to captain the cricket team this season? Yes, that's right. Yeah. Interesting. Yeah, interesting. That's. That's very interesting. Why is that then? Why is it interesting? Oh, sorry. No, I meant why is Harrison not being captain? Oh, right. Yeah. Oh, he's. He's gonna be working a lot. He's got a lot on, basically. Do you know if they've got anyone else lined up? I don't. Vince. Sorry, I better get back. I'm supposed to be serving up roast dinners at the Bull in an hour. Sorry. Sorry, I didn't realize. Oh, no, that's all right. That's fine. Come and have a roast dinner if you fancy it. Well, I might just do that. Okay, great. Well, I'll see you later, both. See you later, Fallon. I used to be a hell of a cricket player back in the day, did you know? You know me, Joy. Never one for the false modesty. Right, we're all sorted for the coach chick. Neil. Oh, are we? Just spoken to Joy and she spoke us two seats. Oh, excellent. Oh, that's great. You're both on the coach. We don't want to miss out on the fun, do we? We most certainly don't. Right, I better get going then. Okay, love. Okay. And I think it's brilliant, dad, what you're doing. I think it's really brave. Oh, I don't know about that. Oh, it is, it is. And it's exciting too. Terrifying, more like. Oh, Neil. Let me know though, won't you, dad, if you hear anything. Of course we will. Yeah. But it's unlikely. You never know, Neil. You never know. Can I help you find anything, Vince? Yeah, I was just looking around, actually. I came in for a paper. Oh, I'm afraid that's all we've got left. Oh, that's all right. You've got the one I want. Oh, good. Elizabeth and I do not share the same choice of newspaper. Oh, is that right? She gets one delivered, but it's not the right one. Well, so Long as you're both happy. They were very happy, I think. I hope she's a good influence. Keeps me on the straight and narrow. Can I pay by card, just for the paper? Of course you can. There's no limit here. Did it work? Yep. That's all gone through now. I'd love to get me whites on again. Your weights? Yeah. I'd love to be cricket captain for Ambridge. Oh, I see. Well, maybe you should put yourself forward. I probably want someone younger, don't they? Not necessarily. I mean, I'd bring experience, you know. Of course you would. Anyway, well, before I go, I was going to ask you something. What's that? Did you book the tickets for the Hambridge trip to the Panto? I did, yes, but the coach is pretty much full now, Vince. No, no, I was thinking about the Panto for a workouting. We didn't have a Christmas, do you see? Oh, I think that's an excellent idea, Vince. You don't think it's too childish? Oh, no, everyone loves a panto, don't they? I mean, people can bring their kids. Obviously. That's the idea. A family outing sort of thing. Oh, yeah. We all need more joy. Yeah, that's very true. Maybe you could check the website again in a bit. Just let me finish the potatoes and I will. Or maybe that's daft, checking every five minutes. No, no, let's check. Why not? I think I've got to face facts, haven't I? What facts are those? I've probably gone and left it too late to meet my biological mother. Or my biological father, for that matter. I mean, gotta be in the late 80s at least. Right, I'm done with that. He's just gotta find me phone. Oh, it's on the table here. Oh, yes, I'm happy to keep checking, Neil, whatever you want. But, you know, he only left that message on Friday. It's not a lot of time. Yeah, I know, I know. And I'll definitely get onto social services this week. Yeah, I think that'd be good. I think the more proactive you are, the better you'll feel. I just don't want to get my hopes up. Oh, Neil. Well, maybe that's one of the reasons I didn't start looking before, because I couldn't face the disappointment. And I'm torn, you know, between excitement and terror, which isn't very relaxing. And then I think, well, you don't have to do this, Neil. Why do you need to know at all? Can't you be happy with what you got, Neil? What? You won't believe this. What? We've got a reply. I don't really get it. Get what? Why you're not on the side of the beavers. I mean, no one is on the side of the beavers themselves, Josh. They're kind of neutral in all this. Yes. You know what I mean. Like you are, or you were all about rewilding. The beavers will be a brilliant thing. Your own girlfriend agrees. But you're siding with dad and Brian. Against Kirsty, Rex, Stella, the beavers themselves. It just doesn't make sense. Do you really want me to go through all the negatives again? No, I really, really don't. So you basically, you just want to have a go at me? No. Well, you do. You do if you're not actually willing to listen to what I think. Okay, go on then. Okay. Farmers have had their crops ruined, Josh. No, not by the beavers, they haven't. By the floods that the beavers have caused. Beavers don't cause floods, they prevent them. No, no, no, that is a misconception. Look, anyway, my biggest problem is the money. A quarter of a million pounds is a fortune. Rewilding has been so hand to mouth all these years. Just think what they could do with that money. But they won't get that money for anything else. They'll get it for the beavers. It'll be specific funding, won't it? But how do you know that? You don't even know where this money is coming from. And neither do they, I promise you. This is a vanity project and it's got Justin written all over it. You're wrong. You're just wrong. Well, you would say that, wouldn't you? Can't Stella talk some sense into you? Talk some sense into me? You know what I mean. I have my own mind, Josh. I don't have to agree with my girlfriend. But your girlfriend is right. And your dad. Our dad is not. But that is just your opinion. It's just weird. Oh, I. I meant to say I've got to leave at midday tomorrow to fetch Martha from nursery. Why are you picking up Martha? Uh, Cause Chris and Alice have both got stuff they can't cancel. And Susan was booked in to do it like ages ago, but now she and Neil have got to drive to Southport. Southport? Why? I don't know. Alice was a bit vague about that. Seems a bit random. Yeah, it does. This one shouldn't be in here. Why? This is the singles pen and she's expecting twins. You sure? Look at her. How did she get in here? I don't know. You know, I've got a theory about why you're anti beavers. What? I think you're just doing it for Dad's approval. But see, I don't need to do that anymore. You don't need approval from Dad. I don't. Yeah, right. It's true. Sorry, but it's true because I'm more evolved than you. You're more evolved? Sorry, is that a joke? No. Who says that? No one says that. Nina says that. Nina says it? Yeah. About herself or about you? I mean, she just uses that term in general. But then she's an idiot. She's not an idiot. She's an amazing musician. Josh, I'm a grown up. I have a kid, I have a relationship. You're still living in a house share, you're practically single and you look after a few chickens. How is that more evolved? What do you think of the Valentine's packaging on the meatballs? Yeah, it's good. I think supermarket have jumped the gun a bit with all the hearts. Why? Well, doesn't it limit the appeal? Well, I think they know what they're doing, Vince. Well, let's see what kind of feedback they get. But I tell you what, I've had an idea for our works outing. Oh, yeah? How about we all go to the Felpersham Arts Centre Panto? See, I was chatting with Joy yesterday and she's organised a trip for Ambridge. Yeah, I know. Yeah. Well, so many people want to go from the village. They're going by coach. Right. So that got me thinking. It's obviously something that appeals to everyone. So what if we are a Coach and buy 50 tickets and offer a freebie to people on a first come, first serve basis? Or older luxury? I don't know, but we could make it a bonding experience. It sounds expensive. Well, I'll be paying, will I? What, for the whole thing? Yeah, yeah, you know, show willing. Oh, well, in that case, I think it is a brilliant idea. Really? Yeah, I do. Right, then. I'm gonna get the office to organize it this week. Part of my drive to create a positive, friendly working environment. Excellent. And if you could just drop that into conversation with your. Your mother at some point, I'd appreciate that. You're taking your staff to the panto just to impress my mother? I didn't say that, Freddie. I didn't say that, did I? Hi. Oh, Pip. What are you doing here? Josh is driving me mad. Is that why you're here? No, I've got a spurious Excuse. Mmm. What is it? I need to use your printer. Cause ours is down. Okay. Sorry, what's going on? Ugh, we just had this massive row about beavers. Beavers? I mean, it started off being beavers, but it really quickly ended up being about something else entirely. And what was that? Well, basically, who's more adult, him or me? Right. And Josh thinks it's him, which is ridiculous. Well, the argument sounds a bit ridiculous, to be honest. Oh yeah, yeah. Well, yeah, yeah, it was, but it was him, not me. Uh huh. Ugh. It's Josh. Sorry. Sorry. Answer it. No, I don't want to. Do you know what he said? He said he's more evolved than me. More involved in what? No, no, no. Evolved like Darwin. Ah, right. Can you believe it? Oh, I can't even understand it. Oh, hi, Brian. Sorry, I just came over to borrow your printer. Ours is down. Okay. Is that all right? Of course. Use up all our ink. Why not? Sorry, it shouldn't be that much ink. It's just a few pages. I was joking. How's your dad filling out the beavers these days? Oh, you mean the Justin decision? Yes. Not great. I don't blame him. Look, you've all got to give beavers a chance. You should get a banner. Give beavers a chance. Well, at least let Kirsty Emlets get the feasibility study done before you raise any more objections. Well, we don't have much choice, do we? The whole thing could take up to a year at least to put in place. You've got time to see it's done right, but we don't want it done at all. Oh, thank the Lord. You've got your head screwed on, Pip. Thanks, Brian. I think. Okay, I'm gonna go and put the kettle on in the office. Do you want a tea, Brian? Go on then. It's the least you can do. Well, as a beaver supporter. Exactly. Josh is ringing me again. Well, maybe he really needs to speak to you. About what? I don't know, Pip. Something to do with the farm you run. Oh, I bet you it's not. I bet you any money it's not. Well, answer it and then come to the office. Okay. What? That's nice. What do you want? I'm just at home Farm. What are you doing there? I need to print something. What? What? What do you need to print? What does it matter? Because it seems like you're just bunking off. I am not bunking off. What do you want, Josh? Can you pick up some more lick from farm supplies? Okay. Is that it? Also, I just wanted to say. Knew it. Knew what? You just say it. I am in a relationship. I have Nina. Oh. You never see her. I do. I do see her when she's here. She's away a lot. Because of her job. Exactly. And that's why I said you were practically single. Well, I don't think you should be throwing that in my face. Sorry. I mean, I would really like to see Nina more. I'd like us to move in together. I'd like us to move on. I'm completely in love with her. Oh. So it's a bit ungenerous of you to go pointing out all that stuff, but I didn't know you were in love with her, did I? I mean, you don't tell me anything. It's any wonder. Does she know how you feel? I don't know. Have you said any of this stuff to her? No, of course not. Why not? Because I'm pretty sure she doesn't feel that way about me. Oh. I think she just loves the life she's got now. You know, playing in a band, traveling all over Europe. She doesn't want to settle down with a chicken farmer. Well, more fool her. Hardly. I'm sorry, Josh. It's not your fault. No, I know, but I feel really mean now. Anyway, it doesn't matter. Look, what have you got to lose by declaring your feelings? Er, my pride. Nina herself. Yeah. I mean, I think. I think I'd rather be with her than someone else. Someone who was more intimate, you know? Yeah. So I probably won't end it. I'll probably just carry on like this, letting our relationship die a slow death till she falls for someone else. And that completely kills it. Yeah, well, that's a plan, I suppose. Don't forget the lick, will you? What for? The ewes. Sorry. Freddy, me again. Everything all right? Yeah. I meant to say earlier, I heard Ambridge are looking for a new cricket captain. They are? Yeah. Well, what about me? You? I want to throw me out. Bat into the ring. Oh. Oh, right. I just think I've got a lot to offer, you know. Yeah, no, I'm sure you have. Obviously, I won't be bowling as fast as I was in the glory days. I've got to be realistic, you know. Well, quite. But with the bat, I think I could bring a bit of a basball style of play to Hambridge. Yeah. Anyway, I just thought I'd mention it. I mean, I don't really have any say in who's captain. You do know that, don't you? Well, I'm sure you have some influence, Freddy. I. I really don't, Vince. Oh, well, just a thought. Sorry. I'm sorry. Not at all. I better crack on, otherwise, you know, the boss might. Might have a go. Hi. Oh, hiya. There's your tea. Oh, thanks. I do worry that our concerns aren't being taken seriously. Well, they are. They totally are. What are you talking about? What do you think? Beavers got it in one. I mean, even if the beavers are enclosed, they can still escape. Well, there's an argument that they shouldn't be enclosed at all, God forbid, but it's pretty unnatural, you must admit. But the point I'm making, Stella, the point I'm trying to make at least, is that you have to weigh up the desire to reintroduce nature against protecting our crops and the safety of the am. The safety of the am? Well, yes, obviously, but Brian, you poisoned the am. I mean, I know you'll hate me saying that, but you can hardly lecture, Stella. I was lecturing. Well, you were, actually. Now look. Look, Pip, that was the greatest or one of the greatest mistakes of my life and I paid for it. I paid for it in every way. I know you did. You know what? I think I'd go and see how Ed's getting on with those ditches. Brian. And he's not a fan of the beavers either. What about your tea? I'm taking it with me. Sorry. Sorry. I'm so sorry. No, no, you made a good point. Are you really angry? Angry? No, absolutely not. Shall I go after him and apologise? No, absolute. Can I come in? Oh, yeah, of course. I was only emailing everyone about the panto. Oh, right. So go on, what's up? Well, it's about the cricket team. Oh, yeah. I was just thinking, actually, you could be great for us. Really? Well, I looked up your old stats in the Birmingham League on my phone. Looks like you are a genuine all rounder. Told you I was both the Mesk in my prime. Well, now I'm thinking your experience could be brilliant for us. We're joining a higher division, we're going to be under loads more pressure and, well, maybe you're exactly what we need. Well, yeah, maybe, but I'm not in charge. Okay? And. And you're. You're not an easy sell because, you know, you've never played for Ambridge, like, ever. But. But I do think we need you. So I'm just going to tell everyone that. Oh, well, thank you, Freddy. That means a lot. The. The only Significant. Well, potential spanner is. What? Well, to be captain, you have to live in the village or. Or near enough to the village. All right? And, I mean, I think we can probably get around that. I. I just thought I'd better say. I mean, Ambridge is a beautiful place to live. Yeah, yeah, but. But you're not. You're not going to move here just for the cricket, are you? No, no, no, I'm not. But I can think of a few other reasons to be here. Like what? Leave it with me, Freddy. Leave it with me. Well, it looks like a nice hotel. Not too busy, at least. I'm worried. I shouldn't have worn a tie. Why? Too formal. Too stuffy looking. Oh, you look lovely. Well, you're biased. No, you look absolutely lovely. Man in a tie carrying flowers. Makes my heart beat faster, if I'm honest. What? Any man in a toy with flowers? No, Neil, not any man. You. Sorry. It was only a bad joke. Snerves, really. You sure you don't want me to come in with you? No, thank you. No. Thank you, though. All right. Shall I go in or shall I wait till it's time? Why don't you go in? Shall I? Yeah, yeah, go on. Get yourself a tea or a coffee and find a nice table and all that. Okay. Okay. Give us a kiss. Right. Okay. Go on, love. Go. Excuse me. Sorry. Are you Eleanor? Nelly. I mean, are you Neil? I am, yeah. Oh, Neil. Oh, good Lord. Hello. Hello, sweetheart. No, don't stand up. Please don't stand up. But I can't hug you if I'm sitting down, can I? Oh, that's true. That's true. I can't believe it. Oh, I can't believe this either. Look at you. The flowers are for you. Oh, they're beautiful. Do you know what? These are my favourite flowers. Are they really? You're not just saying that? No, no, they really are. Honestly. Well, that's good. But you didn't have to bring me anything. Oh, I wanted to. Least I could do the very least. But you don't owe me anything. I think I do, actually. Well, thank you. Thank you very much. They're beautiful, Neil. I was just sitting over there thinking, I wonder if that's Nellie. And it is. I mean, I am. You're early. I saw you. I was so, well, excited. Really. I was nervous. Well, I am nervous. There's nothing to be nervous of, though, is there? Silly, isn't it? I was nervous too, if I'm honest. Really? I mean, I have thought about you every day of my Life. You haven't. I have. I really have. Every day I've wondered, how did things turn out for him? Is he safe? Is he well? Is he happy? Is he married? What does he do for a living? Well, I am married. Are you happy? Very happy. Oh, Neil. Yeah, very much so. I'm so, so glad. Children? Two children. Christopher and Emma. Christopher's a farrier, you know, works with horses. And Emma. Emma's a tree surgeon. Oh, goodness. And I've got three grandchildren. George, Martha and Kira. And I live in a lovely place. Ambridge is a great place to raise a family. I've been very, very lucky. Really? Oh, you deserve it, Neil. There's not many people have your start in life. Yeah, I know. It's statistically very unusual. Not easy to live with. No. But I do think she loved you. I do. I know that sounds like. How could I know that? But it's the way she left you, Neil, and where she left you. I think she knew. Knew you'd be found very quickly. Can you tell me. I mean, if you can remember, can you tell me about that morning? Well, we got up so early, me and my dad, and I loved it. I loved those mornings before the world was awake. We'd already prepped the first loaves and I went to get the milk from the doorstep and there you were. I mean, you can't have been there any time at all, because the milkman would have found you, wouldn't he? And you were all bundled up in warm clothes and this lovely soft blanket. It was a lovely pale blue. So I thought straight away, it's a boy, you know. And there was a small soft toy with you. What's that? A dog, I think it was. Well, it must have got lost along the way. Have you not got anything like the blanket or the clothes you were found in? No, nothing. Oh, that's such a shame. I got moved so often. I know. I know you did. Was I crying when you found me? No. Well, that was the amazing thing, because you were awake and you looked at me and I looked at you and I was calling for my dad, but not too loud because I didn't want to scare you. And my daddy couldn't hear me. He was working at the oven. So then I picked you up and I said, I don't know, something like, hello, baby. Don't worry, baby. Something daft. That doesn't sound daft at all. Well, I was only 16 myself. Yeah, it must have been a shock. It was a shock. It was. And I walked back inside with this baby with you in my arms. And my dad was just amazed. I mean, I said to him. Well, the first thing I said was, he's not mine, dad. Yeah, because. Well, I don't know. I suppose that might be one way to manage an illegitimate pregnancy. And then what happened? My dad called the police. Right. To my dad. Do we have to? I didn't want them to take you away. We did come and see you at the children's home. I've got this memory of sitting with you on a bench in the playground eating a donut and you reading me a book. Is that. Is that a real memory or did I make that up? No, no, I did do that. Well, it was a big day. The baker lady coming with all those cakes. I think I read you the Three Little Pigs. Oh, well, that'll be why I'm a pig farmer, then. Do you think so? Well, who knows? Maybe. Why not? That day, the Three Little Pigs day. That's the day they told me they were moving you. Oh, right. And I cried. I didn't want you to go a. I didn't like the idea of it. I said to them, you can't take him away from here. It just seemed wrong, you know? Like, how was your mother ever going to find you if they sent you away? I wanted us to keep you. Me and dad. Did you? I broke my heart over it, but it wasn't realistic. It was just me and my dad, and he said, we can't now. But things worked out, didn't they? They worked out for you in the end. Yeah, they did. Is there anything particular that you want to ask me? What was I like as a child? That's one of the things you miss, you know, someone who knew you from the beginning, who can tell you stories about your first word, or that day you went to the zoo, or the time you fell over and got that little scar on your knee or whatever it is. You know, I don't have many stories because we didn't spend all that many days together. I wish we had have done, but really, it was only a handful of times that I saw you, Neil. But I tell you what, you had a very sunny disposition. You had a real spark about you, and I loved that because I knew it'd serve you well. See you right. Emma. Oh, hi, Emma. Are you okay? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I'm just sitting in the car while Dad's in the hotel. So you've no idea how it's going? None at all. Oh, I hope it's good. I Hope it helps him. I'm sure it will. How could it not? I wonder if she's got any information. Information? About your dad's birth mother? Yeah. Oh. Oh, he's coming out of the hotel. Emma, go. Go. Oh. Oh, no. What? He's crying. He's crying. I'd better go. Emma. I better go. Okay, let me know. Let me know if you can. Neil. Susan, what's wrong? What's wrong? Nothing's wrong. She's wonderful. Nellie is wonderful. Wonderful. You gotta come and meet her. You two sit down. Sit down, have a chat. I'll get the tea. Oh, Neil seems so happy. I just want to thank you, Susan. Thank me? For taking such good care of him. Oh, Nelly, it's me who should be thanking you. Honestly. Look at him. So happy. He's shining. Well, I'm very happy, too. I'm thrilled. But it's not just today. I mean, I wanted to thank you for taking such good care of him that morning. And then the way you checked in on him when he was little, I think it meant a lot. Almost like you were his guardian angel. That's such a very lovely thing to say. They're going to bring the tea over. Oh, that's good. Thank you. Neil. Neil, sweetheart? Yes, love? Have you asked Nelly. Have you asked if she has any clue about who your birth mother might have been? No. No, I haven't. I mean. I mean, because. Well, you haven't, have you, Nelly? No. No, I'm sorry, Neil. None at all, I'm afraid. Well, I mean, I knew that. I never expected you to have any answers. No, we didn't. We really didn't. But I thought we should at least ask you. Of course. I mean, meeting you today, Nelly, this has been more than enough. This has been. It's been incredible. Emma, what are you doing here? I just wanted to give Dad a hug, really. Well, that's nice. It's been a massive day for you today. Yeah, it has a bit. Oh, it really has. Sounds like it went really well. Oh, it was fantastic. She's such a lovely woman, isn't she? She is. She really is. We're going to keep in touch, aren't we? Absolutely. I wish we'd never lost touch, really. I tell you what, though. What? I've been thinking about this all the way home. And, you know, when I asked Nellie if she had any clue who your biological mother might be, I think she hesitated. No, I think she did, Nell. Well, she probably just. I don't know. I mean, I'm not saying she was Lying. I've just had a mad thought. What? What if Nelly is your mum? Oh, Emma, don't be tough. Nellie is not my mother. But dad, what if she is? 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 ourselves. 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Well, I'll see you tomorrow. You are? Yeah, I thought I might leave a bit early today. Brian? Yeah? You okay? Am I okay? Well, you've been so quiet all day. I'm absolutely fine. Should we talk about Monday? Monday? You know, when Pip came over. I'd really rather not, thank you. Okay. Right, well, I'll see you tomorrow then. You know, just because I don't want to witter inanities all day doesn't mean I'm having a nervous breakdown. No, I never suggested you having a nervous. What's wrong with your generation? Sorry? You're all so desperate to talk about your feelings all the time. Excuse me, but which generation still that supposed to be? Oh, I don't know. I mean, I lose track. Millennials, Alphas, Gen Zs. Well, for your information, I'm Generation X apparently, and I hardly ever want to talk about my feelings. I just asked if you were okay and you said you were, so I'm very happy to leave it there. Great, great, Terrific. Have you got any idea what Vince wants to talk about? No, not really. When he rang me, he said sounded serious. Really? Did he not sound serious to you? Dunno. I mean, it's quite formal. What, the bull? No, not the bull, you idiot. Just asking us to meet at all. Without Mum. Oh, did you see what Susan posted about Neil last night? No. What? Well, you know he was left on a doorstep as a baby. What? Was he? I didn't know that. Yeah, it's this insane story. I had no idea. Well, yeah, well, yesterday he met up with the woman. Well, she was a girl at the time who discovered him as a baby. Wow. Yeah. That's amazing. There's this brilliant picture of them together meeting up. Neil looks so happy. I'll have to have a look. Yeah. Honestly, if you read what Susan wrote, it made me cry. Oh, Freddie. No, I know it sounds a bit mad, but you'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved. I can't believe I didn't know that about Neil. Yeah, well, I only found out really recently. Do you think Vince is actually coming? Of course he is. He's not going to ask to meet us and then stand us up, is he? I wish I knew what he wanted. Maybe he wants to talk about the cricket. The cricket? Yeah, he told me he wants to be the next captain for Ambridge. But he doesn't live anywhere near Ambridge. Yeah, I mean, strictly speaking, you don't have to actually live in Ambridge itself. But he lives miles away near Birmingham, doesn't he? How could he captain Ambridge from there? Yeah, I don't know. No. Yeah, but maybe we can get around it. It might be worth it. I think he could be great for us. Really? Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Well, if it's the cricket, then he should talk to Linda. Yeah, I suppose he should. No, I. I think it's got to be something else. Yeah, but what? Do you think he might be planning to propose to Mum? Of course to Mum. Who else? Yeah. Sorry, that's it. Yeah. Yeah, that's what it is. Do you really think so? Yes. He's so old fashioned. He's not exactly old fashioned. Oh fraidy he is. I don't think of him like that. Old school then. How about that? Yeah, yeah, he's so old school he thinks he needs our permission. Yeah, but didn't he propose once already? Oh, yes, you're right. I think he did like two or three years ago. So it's probably not that, is it? Unless he's trying his luck again. Look out. Look out. What? He's here. Oh, the food smells amazing. Are you hungry? Yes, I am ravenous. Good. How was your day? Oh, it was a bit Rubbish, actually. Oh, no. Why? Oh, Brian was basically sulking all day. Is that my fault? Your fault? Well, because I said that thing about him poisoning the am. No, I shouldn't have said it. But he did poison the ankle. I know, I know. But everyone makes mistakes, don't they? Not like that, they don't. Did you know that they lost the house over all that? Yeah. Yeah, I did hear about that. So awful for Jennifer. But it was, I imagine that Brian thought he'd get the house back one day somehow, you know, by some kind of financial miracle. And then she died so suddenly and unexpectedly. I can't believe that was two years ago. Hmm. We've been together nearly that long. Oh, no. What? Well, Jennifer died in January 22nd. Yeah. So that's like, now. I think today's the anniversary. No. Oh, yeah, I think it is. Today's the 22nd. Right. So maybe he wasn't sulking. Maybe he was just sad. Oh. Oh. I mean, he was pretty stroppy when I asked if he was okay. Oh, God, I wouldn't have been so horrible to him yesterday. No, you weren't horrible. Just made a fair point. Should I get it? It's probably Ben. He can smell roast chicken from 10 miles away. Should I invite him in? No, he can get lost. Tell him we're having a romantic evening. Fine. Desires for you, Lily. Oh, thanks, Vince. Pina colada for you, Freddy? I got some crisps and all. Oh, great. Ham and mustard, Monsieur. You're really spoiling us. Cheers. Both of you. Cheers. Cheers. So, Vince. Yeah? What's this all about? See, that's what I like about you, Lily. You're cut to the chase. Do I? Yes, you do. And that's a good thing, there's no flannel. Well, I'm just a bit concerned, Lily. Oh, you're not going to propose to Mum again, are you? What do you mean again? I haven't proposed to her once yet. Oh, we thought you did. No, but you're not totally off the mark, actually. I knew it. I knew it. What would you think of me and your mother moving in together? Moving in together where? Lower Luxley, obviously. I mean, I can't expect your mother to move to the Lickey Hills, can I? It was Brian and he's bought us a bottle of wine. Oh, wow, that's nice. Hi, Bib. Hi, Brian. I'm sorry to barge in. He didn't barge in. I made him come in. Well, I just wanted to deliver the vino and run. Please sit down. No, no, I won't Come on, come on. No, no, no. I just. I. I won't intrude. I only want to say how sorry I am about one day. Oh, no, please don't say sorry, Brian. Honestly, I've been feeling bad about that and maybe I should have bought you a bottle of wine actually. Nonsense, Nonsense. You were completely right to say what you did. Oh, well, I don't know about that. I mean, we always screw things up, don't we? Oh, perhaps. But some screw ups are more significant than others, aren't they? And Stella. Yeah? The apology extends to you too, because I've been a miserable git all afternoon. I know, it's fine, it's fine. It's not really. Yeah, but we've only just worked out what day it was today. Oh, yes, right. And then we felt really, really bad. Oh, come on, don't be silly. So you have a free pass? Well, a miserable get free pass, eh? Only on the 22nd of January. Well, that seems fair. So what are you up to this evening? Yeah, what are you up to? I'm going to have a large whiskey and read Dick Francis. You mean you're on your own? What about Alice and Kate and Adam? Well, they all offered to come over, but honestly, I know for a fact they could do without it tonight for various different reasons. And actually I was quite keen to finish my book. I'm halfway through and it's pretty cracking. Which one? Sorry? Which Dick Francis are you reading? Are you a fan? Yeah, I read pretty much all of them years ago. I didn't know that. Why would you know that? I don't know. Well, they're great. So which one? Brian Longshot. Oh, I don't think I've read that. Well, you can borrow it when I'm done. Oh, yes, please. I will. I'd love that actually. Why don't you stay for dinner, Brian? It does smell fantastic. You have to stay. Yes, you do. Stella, do you want to open that bottle of wine? Yes, please. It looks amazing. And expensive. Well, I could hardly apologize for some ruffle bottle of plonk. Well, well, you could have done. But I'm very glad you didn't. So why are you talking to us about this rather than our mum? Well, I suppose I wanted to know you'd be all right with it. I mean, I don't even live there anymore. It's Freddie who'd be living with his boss. Yeah, I wouldn't be remotely like a boss at home, would I? Well, I hope not. I wouldn't. Of course I wouldn't I've got boundaries, Freddie. Is Mum moving to yours? Definitely. Off the table. I don't know. I mean, you've got a lot more room at your place, Vince. And what about your mum? My mum? Oh, yeah. Doesn't she live with you? Well, she doesn't live with me exactly. She's in the annex. The granny flat. But you can't just abandon her, surely. I would not be abandoning her, Fred. Of course not. If I'd ever do that. As it happens, my mother has currently got her eye on a very fancy retirement home. It's got everything. Swimming pool, tennis courts, room service, all sorts. So changes are. But, I mean, it would still make more sense for Mum to move to York Place. Vince, I don't think she'd be up for that at all. But you. You. You could at least ask her. No, I think Lily's right. Well, anyway, I'd be absolutely fine with it because it's basically none of my business. Okay, well, thank you, Lily. That's very helpful. I'm glad you're both on board. I do appreciate your vote of confidence. Right, I better get off. Things to do, people to see and all that. See you tomorrow, Freddy. Yeah, see you tomorrow. Thanks for the drinks, Vince. And the crisps. Can I finish these? Sure. What's wrong? Why were you so enthusiastic about Vince moving in? I wasn't that enthusiastic. Were you all, like, ask her why not? Go for it? Etc. Etc. Well, why shouldn't he try and move things on? Because I don't want to live with my boss and I am not on board with it. I didn't say yes. He. You didn't even notice. You should have said something. Oh, yeah, sure, sure, sure. Just. Just be honest with my boss. Yeah, Right. Well, I think in this situation, yes, you could have been honest. It's taken me ages to fit in at work and now I'll be the posh one who lives with the boss. It'll all get worse again, Freddie. Freddy, stop panicking. It's easy for you to say. Mum will not want to live with Vince in the flats. You don't know that. I do know it. I guarantee it. I would never have told Vince I was fine with it if I thought she'd say yes. Really? I wouldn't do that to you. Oh, I really, really hope you're right. Because otherwise. You know what? What? I think I'm gonna have to find somewhere else to live. This is gonna be so nice. Me, you and Ben hanging out together. Well, let's see, shall we? What's that supposed to mean? I mean, let's see if it's nice or not. Well, why wouldn't it be nice? Because we're siblings and there's always a thing. No, that isn't. Josh, look at me and you the other day. Well, I thought that was really good. How was it good? Well, you talked to me about something real. Yeah, well, I don't want to do that again. Right. Okay. Okay. Where's Ben? Don't know. Should I ring him? I'm starving. Yeah, I'm pretty hungry. We could order for him if we knew what he wanted. Do you know what you want? No, I'm not really. You have a look, make a decision, and then I'll call him. Let me just find the takeaway menu. It's all right. I can just look on my phone. Yeah, but I've got an actual physical menu. Here you go. Retro. Exactly. Yeah. Oh, looks great. Bad that Leonard's paying for this. Why isn't that the whole point? But he doesn't really owe us anything. But he thinks he does. Then we shouldn't disabuse him of that. Disabuse, eh? What? Wait, is that another Nina word? No. What are you up to? I'm living my best life, Vince. What are you doing? Paperwork. How about I take you out for dinner instead? When? Now. Now? Right now. I could pick you up in half an hour and we can drive into Felbisham. I was going to try and finish this lot and then get an early night. And where's the fun in that? Get your glad rags on. I'll be there in half an hour. Vince? Yeah? Is this. Is it any sort of special occasion? No. Just want to take you out for dinner. Okay, sounds great. How long till the food gets here? 40 minutes. I'm starving. Well, we could have ordered sooner if you'd answered your phone. Sorry, I was, like, in the middle of stuff. Saving lives, finishing reports. It's fine. It's all good. Come on. We're not allowed to fall out. Why aren't we allowed to fall out? We are. Josh said we couldn't spend an evening together without there being a thing. A thing? A row. That's not true at all. I mean, it sort of is. I think we get on pretty well. Exactly. So do I. Yeah, well. Oh, shut up, Josh. How's it going with Nina these days? Yeah, fine. Good. Nina's great. Pip says you're madly in love with her. Ben, you did. Can you shut up? Did you repeat every word I said to you to him? Yeah, basically. No. No, of course not. You did. I know you did. This is why I don't tell you anything. Well, I was just. I didn't mean to. Oh, for goodness sake, Ben, what's wrong with you? Sorry. Sorry. You too? Are you really sure she's definitely not in love with you too? Yeah. Has she said that? No. So how do you know? I just know. You just know, don't you? Well, at least you've got a girlfriend even if she doesn't love you. Is that supposed to make me feel better? Yep. I knew this was a bad idea. What? This takeaway. A takeaway is never a bad idea. I agree. I do feel bad that Leonard's paying, though. Well, that's what I said. I think it's fine. I think if he wants to thank us, then we should let him. Yeah, but he doesn't have anything to thank us for. Exactly. Well, I don't know about that. We've welcomed him into the fold, haven't we? He's not a sheep, Josh, you know. We've welcomed him into the household. You don't even live in the house anymore. But I'm here every day. I mean, I don't live in the house either. Really? You live right across the yard. It's practically the same house. The point is that we've all made an effort with Leonard one way or another. And if he wants to say thank you, I don't think we should stop him. Well, we're not stopping him. We're just feeling guilty. Well, stop feeling guilty then. So where are we going? Somewhere nice. Okay. Somewhere really nice. Good. Oh, did Freddy tell you I've organized a workout into the panto? Yeah, he did. Yes. It was Joy, actually who inspired me. Oh, I should be happy to hear that. We've had an amazing take up. All the tickets were snapped up in minutes. Excellent. Oh, I'm glad you approve. Well, I do. I'm trying to take on your suggestions, see, for improving staff morale and cohesion. And Freddy says you're thinking about offering to captain Ambridge cricket team. Is that right? Yeah, well, yeah, I was a hell of a cricketer back in the day. Yeah, I think you've mentioned that. Just me showing off. I mean, I do like to show off, sure, but I was a real all rounder. You can look me up if you want. Freddie did and he was well impressed. I don't need to look you up, Vince. I can take you at your word. Obviously, I'd need to get on a bit of a health kick up my fitness Regime. Or, you know, have a fitness regime. No, dad. Now, Elizabeth, it's only January. I'm thinking there's plenty of time before the season starts in earnest. Sorry, I didn't mean to be mean. You're never mean. That's not true. You're never mean to me. That's not true either. But you. You don't think it's a terrible idea, me being cricket captain? No, I don't. Oh, good. That's good. Oh, now, I've. I've just remembered something. What? I think in order to be cricket captain, you're supposed to be quite local. Yeah, yeah, Freddie mentioned that already. Oh. Oh, good. Okay, fine. But what if I did actually become more local? Well, how would you do that? Move. Buy a house in Ambridge? Well, that's one option. What about your mother? Ah, yeah, see, well, she's thinking about a retirement home. Really? Yeah. You should see the brochures for this place. Really classy. Swimming pool, Pilates, croquet massage, cinema screenings. Amazing food, amazing chef. I mean, it's just out of this world. Wow. Good for her. So, you know, I'm just thinking of making a change myself. But you really want to leave that lovely house in the Lickey Hills for the sake of the Ambridge cricket team? Well, I wouldn't be doing it just for the cricket, would I? I'll be doing it for you. Well, I don't need you to move to Ambridge, Elizabeth. I am trying to suggest that I move in with you. Oh. Oh, oh. Oh, Sorry. Right. Sorry. Why didn't I get that? Probably because I made it quite difficult to get out of nerves. So, are you thinking we live together at Lower Loxley? In the flat, yes. But the flat's not. I mean, it's small, Vince. I don't mind that. But what about Freddy? Freddy said he's okay with it. You've talked to Freddy? Yeah. Before you talked to me? Yeah. Vince. Well, I just. He's my employee. It would have an impact on him, wouldn't it? And I wanted his blessing. His blessing or his permission? Oh, no, not his permission. Of course not his permission. And if it's the sexism you're worried about, well, I asked Lily, too. Lily? I'll talk to both of them. Okay, let's just park the weirdness of that for a moment. I don't think it was that way. Look, Vince, you know I care about you a lot. We've talked about this before, and moving in, I mean. And I thought that we decided it was better like it is we did. We did decide that. So if it ain't broke, why fix it? Elizabeth, that was nearly three years ago. No, it wasn't. It was. It was three years. Are you sure? You think it's time we move things on a bit? Say Nab. Hi, Ben. How you doing? Yeah, good, thanks. Really good. And this is for you. Yeah. Yeah, it is. Thanks. For me? Josh and Pip. That's nice that you're voluntary, hanging out with your siblings. Yeah, I suppose it is. Oh, sorry. I'm ready for bed and it's not even 7:30. That's tragic, isn't it? Tragic is a bit strong. Pathetic, maybe. Thanks. Why are you so knackered? I'm a full time student. I'm part time at the surgery today. I've been feeding ewes ahead of lamming. The farm work is a lot on top of everything. Sounds like it's too much. I love it, though. I mean, I don't want to give up the surgery work or the course. And you can't say no to family, can you? Tell me about it. Your mum seems pretty cool, though. It's nice working with her. My mum is not remotely cool. You should go eat. It'll get cold. Where's the food? It's here. Why are you still chatting? That's what I said. Well, take it then. I will. This is Zainab. Hi. This is my brother, Josh. Hi, Zainab. Bye, Zainab. Sorry about him. He's fine. He's not really, but never mind. Okay. I'm gonna leave you to eat. Okay. Oh, sorry. This well being workshop thing that Rochelle is organizing. Yeah, I heard that. You're gonna be involved. Maybe. Yeah, she asked me to run a session. Don't know what I'm gonna do though. But that was last week and I haven't heard anything else. Well, it's being held here in the barn, I think. So if you need anything to run the workshop, can you let me know? Sort of soonish? Yeah, I'll have a think. Sounds like it's a good idea, though, for people's mental health. You know, do something in the most depressing month, all that. Yeah, I guess. There's a prawn pad tie missing. Really? You sure? Yes, I'm sure. Hang on a sec. How's the sea bus? It's great. It's excellent. How's your steak? Very good. Wonder who supplies them. Oh, it's not you then? No, not us. Well, anyway, it's really nice. It's a really nice place. Yeah? Yeah. I thought you'd like it? Yeah, I like them. Well, I like the decor. Elizabeth. Yeah. I wish I hadn't said anything, Vince. I feel like I've ruined the evening. Of course you haven't ruined the evening. I just. I just don't think it would work, that's all. I mean, I can't imagine you living in that flat. You must have all muddled through before somehow. Yeah, we did. What about if we lived somewhere else? If we rented another place in Hamburger or bought a place? Even bought a house. Yeah, why not? That would be a massive commitment. Yeah, it would. Yeah. I'm so sorry. I just can't find it. I'll have to go back to the restaurant. No, please don't worry. Just. Just leave it. No, it's fine. You can't have one of you missing your main course. We can. We can. We're probably over ordered anyway. I'll be as quick as I can. Okay. Sorry. Zainab. We just found it. What? We just found the prawn pad Thai. We thought it was something else. What do you mean, you thought it was something else? Don't get aggy with me. It's Pip's fault. So we're cool? Everything's cool. No, because my brother's an idiot. My brother's an idiot, too. Excellent. So is mine. Right, I'm off. Sorry, Zainab. It's fine. It was an honest mistake. Then. Enjoy your meal. Bye. See ya. That was so embarrassing. She was fine with it. That's not the point. We had a really tricky start, me and Zainab. Just when things are nice and friendly, you go and accuse her. I didn't accuse her of anything. Why are you overreacting? I'm not. Uh. Oh, What? You like her? No, I. I don't. Like. I mean, yeah, yeah, obviously I like her, but I don't like, like her. Like all my days. How old are you? Honest to God, you have the maturity of a gnat. Do you know that? Gnat or not, do you know what? I think I'm right. See, I think there's tons of room in this flat. Do you know? Wouldn't take up much space, you know? Yeah. Right. I just need a. A little chest of drawers for me pants and me socks in that corner over there. Plus maybe a shelf for me cricketing trophies. He's serious. No. Yes. A bit. I mean, not about the cricketing trophies. I thought we'd resolve this. See, I thought it was more of an ongoing discussion. Vince. Casey. What? What did I say? Come on, let's get Up. Why? Because it's quarter past eight. So why didn't you have to go to work? I do. Yes, and so do I. Well, it's not like the boss is going to have a go at me if I'm late. Is it? True. And you're in the same boat. It's not a good look if everyone is bang on time and I roll in at 10:30. What if we didn't go to work at all? Ever? No. Just today. But we have to. Do we? Do we really? I mean, strictly speaking, is it absolutely necessary? Say nab. Ben. You're running? Yeah. That's impressive. I don't actually run that far, but. What time did you finish work? Midnight. Horrible. I know, right? I was gonna have a line, and then my little brother wakes me up at 6:30 by coming into my room asking if I've nicked his headphones. As if I'd want his headphones that have been inside. Inside his ears. That would be disgusting. So then I thought I might as well get up, get a run in. Well, I won't stop you. I'm. I'm really embarrassed about that thing with the takeaway. I'm so sorry. But why? It was a mistake. They happened. I'm worried you might think we were trying to get free stuff. Some people actually try that. There you go. Yeah, but I know you wouldn't do that. How now do you know that you hardly know me? Trust me, Ben. You're not the type. Well, I know that. Obviously. Okay. If I see you again, you're not allowed to apologize again. Okay. Okay. Yeah. Where are you going now? We're just heading to the surgery and working there till midday. Okay. Well, hope it goes well. Thanks. See you, Zainab. See ya. What if we bunked off and got a plane to Paris? Paris? Or Rome or Berlin or wherever you like. I can't just swan off. Why not? I'm meeting Joy for a cup of tea this afternoon. We can't have a weekend in Venice because you're meeting Joy for a cup of tea. Oh. Oh, it's Venice now, is it? We can be anywhere you want. She sounded a bit low the other day. She'll be fine on Sunday. Well, she's not going to talk to you about her problems, is she? Why not? I can be very empathetic. Vince, roll your eyes. I can. I know you can. Of course you can. But you're not her friend, are you? That's my point. Well, I'm not not her friend, anyway. My point is, I cannot run away with you this weekend to any European cities. What about non European cities, for goodness sake? Ah. You love me. Really? I do love you, actually. Yeah, well, don't you know I do. Yes, I think so. I'm sorry I don't want you to move in. It's fine. I mean, I'm a bit disappointed, but I like our life as it is. I know you do. You know, I think it's pretty damn near perfect right now, and I don't want to jeopardize that. You have your life, I have mine. We have our space. We're autonomous, but we're not alone. We have a ridiculously lovely time when we're together. And it's the best of both worlds. Well, for me, at least. Yeah, but maybe it doesn't work for you anymore. It does. It does work for me. Of course it does. I'm just being greedy. Well, you're not being greedy. I would like to live together one day. I'd like to think it's something we might do eventually. Let's see. That's a no. It's not a no. Maybe we should get up if we're definitely not gonna bunk off and book a flight to Lisbon. Okay, look, hang on. Just wait a minute. Stay there. Where you going? I'm not going anywhere. I'm just gonna look for something. I bought you a present, but I was saving it till our next anniversary. Not that we're married, but you know what I mean. But I think you should have it now because, well, you'll see. I'm intrigued. Close your eyes. Okay. Hold out your hand. Is it a. Is it a ring? Open it. Oh, wow. I bought it months ago at an antiques fair. It's a gentleman's signet ring. I know. Do you like it? It's beautiful. Is it a good fit? It's perfect. And do you really like it? Oh, I love it. I am very committed to us, Vince, Even if I don't want to get married or buy a house or any of that. And that's why I got you this ring. To say that for what it's worth. Well, it's worth a lot. Good. Thank you. Thank you very much. I'm gonna wear it with pride. Hi. Sorry, it's you again. Yeah. Sorry. Every time I see you, you apologise. Maybe it's just you. Maybe I'm. I'm very apologetic in your presence. Mmm. That's not good. Sorry. You're doing it again. Okay, maybe it is me. I can't say sorry again, now, can I? No. You can't. Is your mum home? Well, she rang about 10 minutes ago saying she was stopping at the shop, so she can't be that long. You okay? Yeah. Yeah, sort of. What's wrong? I just feel a bit panicky that I got something wrong at work and I wanted to talk to her and get a bit of perspective or reassurance. But then I'm also worried that she's going to tell me that I did completely screw up, so I really doubt she's going to do that. Why don't you come in and wait? She'll be back really soon. Soon. And then she can talk you down. Sorry, Joy. Have you been waiting long? No, no, not at all. I've been running around like a headless chicken. I didn't realize the time. Are you sure you should be meeting me if you've got so much on? Absolutely I should be meeting you. I was really looking forward to catching up and it's my own fault I'm not on top of things. Vince and I went out for dinner last night. Night. And then we had a bit of a late start this morning. Oh, but that all sounds lovely. Yeah, it was actually. It was great. Oh, did he manage to get tickets for the Pantor for his work outing? Oh, he did, yes. He says he's got you to thank for that. Oh, no, I didn't do anything. You inspired him. And he's had a terrific take up from the staff. Oh, that's good. That's excellent. Anyway, never mind. Vince. How are you, Joy? Oh, yeah, fine. Fine. Fine. Three fines. Sorry? You said you were fine three times. That usually means the opposite of fine. Oh, well, no, I don't know. It's January, isn't it? No one's happy in January. Is that all it is? January blues? I suppose I've just lost me mojo a bit lately and Mick and I are. Well, we're struggling a bit. I'm sorry to hear that. Oh, it's fine. I'm sure it'll be fine. And here I am banging on about my relationship. Sorry, I didn't mean to be smug. You were not banging on or being smug. So what's going on with you and Mick then? Oh, I don't know. I just don't know. We fell out. Not seriously. Just had a bit of a disagreement last week and now can't quite get back to normal. But I'm sure you will. Sometimes it just takes a bit of time. And I thought once Rochelle went, we'd be all right. But do they not get on Mick and Rochelle? Oh, no, they get on great, actually. It's just having her around, it changes the dynamic, you know? Yes, of course. But she left at the end of last week. Oh. I. I didn't realize she'd gone. Well, she couldn't stay here forever, could she? No, no, no. I just got the impression she was sticking around a bit longer by a tin of wine. Oh. Sorry, Elizabeth. I better get this. Yeah, of course. Do you want a cup of tea? Yeah. Yeah. Is that okay? Of course. Yeah. Tea would be great. Thanks. What kind of tea? We've got pretty much everything. Builders, Earl Grey, herbal, turmeric. What else? Tea to wake you up, tea to send you to sleep. My mom is addicted. Tea kind of rules her life, now that I think about it. Hope she doesn't mind me coming around like this. I promise you she won't. She'll want to help. I could have just called her, I suppose, but. Do you want to tell me what happened? Not really. Oh. I'm. I'm worried that I overshared with the patient. Okay. Was a young lad going through a mental health crisis, and he was saying all this stuff that. A couple of years ago. Well, I was saying that stuff, too, because a couple of years ago, I was. I was in quite a bad way myself. Right. And he was saying that he couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel, and I wanted to reassure him. I used to be when. Where he was, and now I'm not. Now I'm. I'm doing this. But that sounds like a really good conversation. Yeah, but boundaries, Zainab. Okay, so my mum would probably say the same, but don't beat yourself up. It's done now. What did you tell him? Told him a lot. Told him too much, I think. And I think I got it wrong. Like, patients need to be able to trust us, right? Can they trust us if they think we're in the middle of a nervous breakdown? But you're very obviously not in the middle of a nervous breakdown, now, are you? No. So you're a very clear demonstration that what you were saying was true. You got through it, and he can, too. Yeah. I think you just need to take a step back. I mean, no one got hurt, no one was injured, and you didn't give anyone a lethal overdose. You. You are just being nice and reassuring. And that's part of your job, I suppose. If in doubt, leave it out. Oh, you're a poet, and you didn't even realize. What can I say? Thanks for that. Lesson learned. I mean what I'm saying. And I'm not just trying to make you feel better. Although I am trying to make you feel better. I appreciate that. You just need to calm down a bit. I think my mum's got a tea for that. Actually, I just had some awful news. Oh, no. Joy. What? Can't believe it. What's wrong? What's happened? The art center in Felpersham. Yeah. The roof nearly collapsed last night. What? Oh, a beam or something fell from the ceiling. Oh, no. And was anyone hurt? No, thank goodness. But I'm afraid the panto trips off. Oh, what a shame. Theater's closed indefinitely. Well, of course. But the courts trip, Elizabeth. Everyone was so looking forward to it. Well, it's a shame, but it can't be helped, can it? I can't believe it. I just can't believe it. Oh, what's everyone gonna say? What's everyone gonna think? What do you mean? I just wanted this one thing, this one thing that I've organized to go well. But it's not your fault the roof is falling in. Sometimes I feel like everything I do just turns to disaster. Joy, that's absolute nonsense. But it's not, Elizabeth. It's not. You don't know the half of it. 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