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The Archers Omnibus
29/06/2025
01:12:35
The past returns to haunt Kenton, and Will attempts to look on the bright side.
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Oh, shush. You don't need to keep thanking me. I'm enjoying myself. These just need to cool down now. How long do you think we've got? Plenty of time. Don't worry. I know Fallon does fancy things with the fillings, but I reckon we'll keep things simple, don't you? Absolutely. A bit of jam, a nice dollop of cream. Ah, but which first? Jam, obviously. Ooh, controversial. No, jam first is how the late Queen liked them, so that'll do for me. How do you know how the Queen liked her scones? It was a pub quiz question. Mick got it wrong. It's amazing the rubbish I have floating around in my head. Well, the Franchester team should be delighted. Joy's Royal Scones, we'll call them. Ah, but did the Queen call them scones or scones? Oh, well, we'll never know. You'd have thought Francester could still have done the tea even if the match did get moved to Ambridge. Not possible. According to Linda, who is, after all, the fount of all knowledge when it comes to cricket tees. She's been bigging ours up for weeks. I think she wanted the chance to show off a bit. Oh, no pressure then. Can you start cutting the bread? Your wish is my command, your majesty. And did you make the pies, Fallon? Specials? Yeah, I did. They're in the fridge. Oh, they should go in next. Turn the oven up to 180. Right. Will do. I did half lamb, half sweet potato. Fallon had loads of fillings made up in the freezer. I only had to use a bit. No more than two bites in each of them. My mum would have called them dainty Royal scones and dainty pies. We should open a shop. Where are the rest? What? The rest of the pies. Well, that's all of them. I've only got two trees. That's right. I made 36. Kenton. What? That's two teams. Scorers, umpires, officials. That's pretty much one each. Yes, but they're tiny. Mere morsels. I didn't think. And I didn't think about the Klingons either. The what? Well, you know, the extras. The wags. The family members who always seem to expect to get stuck in these days. Well, we need more food. A lot more, by the sounds of it. Is there any more pastry? No, it's still frozen. And the fillings? We better double up on sandwiches. Linda won't be happy. Unless. Tell me you've got eggs, Kenton. And milk, of course. Loads. Then I've got an idea. Moving the match to Ambridge should give us a boost, don't you think, Will? The home crowd cheering us on, the wind beneath our wings leading us to victory. Not much of a crowd yet. Oh, I don't know. The beginnings of one. The Maliks. Kate and Jakob, Brian and Miranda and. Oh. What? That's curious, but I wasn't paying attention. Well, unless I'm very much mistaken, Stella just went to say something to Brian and he gave her short shrift. Oh, yeah, I heard there was some sort of controversy at the BL board meeting on Friday. Oh. Perhaps Stella put a foot in it with Brian. Any road. Enjoy the match, Linda. Let's hope we scrape through. Please don't be defeatist, Will. Have confidence. I believe Freddie is going to make a rousing team. Speech. I'll look forward to that. Oh, look, I know the last couple of weeks have been tricky. More like disastrous. It's just a glitch. Teething troubles. I truly believe we're in with a chance against Franchester. Well, they're not the strongest team in the league. Well, a victory will perk us up no end. Promise me, Will. You'll do your best. I always do. That's all anyone can ask. I firmly. Oh. Oh, no, no, no, no. What is it? It's Freddy. Well, Something wrong? Tom can't play today. Are you kidding me? Nova's unwell and he can't leave her. What are we going to do? He's our best batsman. One of them, thank you very much. And with hardly any notice. Well, this is a death Blow. It's not great. You're right. But I'm sure we'll rally round. Rallying round won't be enough. We have to find a substitute. Freddy will find someone, I'm sure. And Freddy has his hands full already. And Lily's stuck at Grey Gables today of all days. No, Will, this is up to me. You're a genius. Not bad, eh? I've always had a light touch with them. Me mom did and all. How many do you think you can make? Well, that's the beauty of a Yorkshire pudding. They take hardly any time once the bat has rested. Especially mini ones like this. Okay, well, I can do a chicken filling and a garlic sauce. You know, like a volume. Or we got loads of kidney beans. How about a chili and maybe a tomato and mushroom? I like onion gravy the best. Though that might be a bit messy for finger food. Oh, there's a big jar of Fallon's onion chutney. How about that? With a bit of cheese? Camembert. Yeah, good call. Or even Borsa Blue. Oh, spot on, Jamie Oliver. You start on those. I'll get another batch in the oven. We're gonna be fine, Kenton. If you say so. Tea is until halfway through the match. There's a couple of hours yet before we have to get it up to the pavilion. Doesn't sound long. Repeat after me. We're going to be fine. Yeah, I believe you. Say it. We're going to be fine. Mum says you might be a bit of help. Fallon. What are you doing here? Thought you weren't back till tonight. You should be at your luxury hotel. Oh, well, we had to check out before noon, but it was amazing. Oh, you deserved it. And are we glad to see you. Can you give us a hand? Has something happened to you guys? No, no, no, nothing bad. Just unexpected. And talking of unexpected, Yorkshire puddings. Mini ones. A long story. Joy's Save my bacon. What? Bacon and a bit of egg mayonnaise. Oh, yes. Why not? Mini Yorkshires? That's a good call, Joy. I wish I thought of it. Oh, it was born out of panic, Trust me. You and Mum should have said that we had to do the cricket tea this week. I'd have come back early. Or not gone. Yeah, well, I know you would. And that's exactly why we didn't. You needed a break. That's very sweet of you, but I'm helping now. No arguments. Well, we won't get any. The chips are down. Chips? No, not with a cricket D. Right, come on. Where are the skin guns? That Tone of voice wasn't necessary. It's an emergency, after all. Pat Archer said. No, then, in no uncertain terms. I. Freddy. Not found anyone either. It's most unfortunate it has to be a former player, you see. Someone who was registered with the county. Jolene. Oh, after Pat's response, I'm not sure I had the heart to ask. No, there's nothing for it. We'll have to field a team of 10. Well, like I said, we'll do our best. Oh, Will. Yes. I don't believe it. It's a miracle. A miracle. Here, over here. I don't see why not. If you're sure. I only came to watch, really, and see how you're getting home. Oh, well, you'll be saving us begins. Harrison won't. He will. Oh, it'll certainly help. Wait till I tell Freddie. Well, as long as everyone's cool with it. I don't want to put anyone's. You know. Knows how to join. Freddie's captain now. Yes, he is. But if you won. Down. No, no, not just one down, Harrison. Tom. Down. Tom, of all people. Aye, sir. Bloor. Are you sure no one will mind? Of course not. Tell him, Will. No one will mind. No. Will you do it, Harrison? Please? Can I tell Freddy I haven't got me whites with me? Oh, that's the least of our worries. Okay, then. Yeah. You mean you will? Yeah, sure. Oh, thank you. Thank you a thousand times. I'll tell Freddy now. Well, I should ask him. If I were you, Linda. I wouldn't tell him. Well, of course I'll make him think it's his idea. You and Will should open the bowling, though. And perhaps we should move you up the batting order. Well, that's up to Freddy, Linda. Well, didn't I just say so? This is marvellous. Oh, I'm glad to help. I started the day optimistic we could beat Francisca, and now I am positively confident. Oh, nice. Yes, he can get true out of that. Oh, no, he's too risky. It's okay. He knows that. There. Over to Molly Button now. He's doing splendidly. So is Molly. She's always great. Okay, we need four to win off the last two balls. Yes, indeed. Rather nail biting possible though, isn't it, Will? Well, anything's possible. It's cricket. You can do it, Molly. Let's hope you played really well, Will. Thanks. We wouldn't be where we are without you. Good of you to say. Why wouldn't I? It's. That's true. Sh. Yes. Killer. Molly. She's taking It. Oh, Molly, I can hardly breathe. I might have to sit down. Do you want me to find you a deck chair? No, no, no, no. I couldn't tear myself away. Oh, I should need a stiff drink after this. One ball left and three to get. Oh, Harrison, come on. You can do it. Oh, shush. Let him concentrate. Go on. Sh. Oh, what a day. Four from Harrison off the final ball. Absolute magic. Well, I knew we were in with the chance. Well, it makes up for Elmbury and Elmfield. Drinks on me. I think that's very generous, Linda, but I'll come and help you with them. I knew Freddy would make the right decisions. Didn't I say so, Will? Well, I'm sure you did, Linda. Did Freddie make the decisions, Will? Or was it Linda? Yeah, I'll leave you to work that one out. Still, we won. That's the main thing. Yes. You don't seem very happy about it. We won by the skin of our teeth against one of the other teams bumping along the bottom of the league. And we only managed that because the former captain came back. Plus, it's a bit awkward, you know, with Harrison after George and everything. Well, if you put it like that. How else would you put it? I'd say we won, Will, and that's what matters. You're right. Let's join the others. You go. I'm off home. Yeah, I've had enough of Linda Snell for one day. Oh, Fallon, we're so pleased you brought Harrison back. It's only for a few days, really. Been missing Umbridge. Of course you have. So we're having a little holiday here. And you're not coming back to work till your week is up. Oh, we'll see about that. Oh, Kenton's right, Sally. You need quality time with your returning hero. Oh, hey. It's the first time I've been called that, Linda. Hey, and I've been called a few things, believe me. Can. That's for you, Joy. The savior of the cricket tea. No offense, Kenton. None taken. I swear, those Mini Yorkshires were fantastic. Yeah, and such quick thinking. Well, it's been a day of triumphs over the odds one way and another. They turned out all right, I suppose. I really like the bacon and egg ones. Oh, the boss at your blue. I'm gonna steal the idea, if you don't mind. There we are, Joy. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery after all. I certainly approve. No higher praise. You must be happy, Fallon. I'm thrilled we won. To have Harrison back at me. Well, yeah, of course. I am. Yes, of course she is. Here's to Harrison. Harrison. Hi, Kenton. Here she is. Amrid's own Dainty Queen. Oh, Dainty Queen. I like that. I brought Jolina tights from the shop. The brand she likes. I'm none the wiser. She called and asked if we had them in. I was coming past, so I said I'd drop them off. Two pairs. That's £8, please. What? I walked right into that one, didn't I? Hi, Canton. I'm being robbed. Protect me. Well, by Joy, I think that's unlikely. Thank you, Fallon. Here you go, Joy. I've got something to show you. Canton. No, no, no, no. Show me later. Go and have lunch with Harrison. He's off with Chris. All day. Look. Look at this. What am I looking at? Tara's in Greece. Oh, the colour of that sea. She's not on jury service, Kenton. She's on a Greek beach. He, the lion. Little madam posted an hour ago. Something about a last minute special offer. That's terrible. She must know I'd find out we're friends online. Well, she have to go, won't she? We can't have someone who lies to us. I mean, if she had told us the truth, would you have given her the time off? Well, probably not. No, not with you gone. No. It's not right, Fallon. But is it a sackable offense? You know how hard it was to find someone. Well, you think we should let her come back? Just pretend we don't know? That won't work. You know me, I'll let something slip. I don't know. Almost makes me wish we'd given Clary the job. She wouldn't have let us down. Oh, no, she wouldn't. And Tara won't again. We're not having her back. Well, I've gotta have someone. You know how it gets when we're busy. And the agency's next to useless. Even if it is only part time. Fallon. Oh, sorry, Joy. Yeah. What about me? Could I do it? Yeah, I've really enjoyed the last few days. If Tara's not coming back, could I maybe apply for her job? Only if you think I'd be any good. You'd be great. What about the shop? Oh, I can sort something out. Hi, Kenton. Can I get a very large cup of coffee? The biggest you do, over by the window. Yeah, of course. I'll bring it over. Thanks. I mean, if you don't think I'm right, Forrest. Of course you are. Let me tell you exactly what it involves. Here you go. Oh, thanks. Have you got a minute, Kenton? Yeah, sure. Everything all right? I don't know. Is it Rosie? No, no, it's Stella. Ah. Is this to do with the big bus stop at BL like Rex was telling me about it? Justin's big plan to rewild the BL land? Not all of it. Half. 500 acres. Yeah. I mean, Rex was excited about the rewilding aspects, but 500 acres of arable land? Well, that's ridiculous. I don't know what Justin's thinking. I thought you'd be in favor. You were so involved with Peggy's rewilding. Oh, no, I have no problem with rewilding itself, of course, but not at the expense of healthy, sustainable food production. The country needs to be fed. Well, yeah, and farmers are already doing their best to protect nature and replenish the soil. And Justin's being a nightmare. And as for Brian. Oh, hark at me. Going on. Forget it, Kenton. Poop. What is going on? It's a terrible mess. And Stella hasn't properly talked to me about it. She could have done last week, but she chose not to. Okay, why couldn't she confide in me? We're meant to be a couple, and couples share what's bothering them, don't they? Or am I being unreasonable? Can I sit down? I do, yeah. And please don't get me wrong. Wrong? Last week was a bit of a nightmare with Rosie and Stella was great. And I'm probably complaining about nothing. I'm not even sure I'm complaining, But. What do you mean? I can hear the but, Pip. She keeps things to herself. She doesn't share. I always feel like. Not that she's arm's length, exactly, but just maybe she isn't as in the relationship as I am. Not as invested. Because she doesn't tell you everything as it happens. Why wouldn't she tell me about Justin? Maybe she couldn't. Of course she could. We're partners. That's what I'm for. No, no, no. I mean, maybe she hadn't processed it for herself yet. Maybe she needs to work out what she feels first. Do you think? Look, you're not a reserved person, Pip. Not by nature. And maybe Stella is. Maybe it's just her and you need to let her tell you when she's ready. It doesn't mean that she doesn't love you. I know she loves me. Well, then talk to her. Tell her how it makes you feel. Don't want her to think I'm needy. Just don't let it fester because it Might be nothing at all. You might just be gone. Going down a wormhole in your own head. She's stressed enough. I don't want to add to it and I don't want it to seem all about me. Honest is always best, you know. I know it's a cliche, but that's because it's true. You're right, Uncle Kenton. You are right. Having you in the kitchen would be brilliant. Oh, it would be fun. We should organize a proper interview with Mum as well, soon as we can. Great. That's cheered me up. Why do you need cheering up? You've got Harrison home for a whole week. What did he do for your birthday? Oh, he made so much effort. Joy and Henny managed to get extra time off, so after that, we decided to come home. It was great the day before. We had a nice lunch, a fabulous pub up in the Dales. Lovely. And on my actual birthday. But we had a lazy morning. Just having a lion together was a treat. We got up, got in the car and drove up into the hills. We stopped to look at the view and he got a blanket out the car and a flask of coffee and some sandwiches. And you gave me this. Oh, Fallon, that's lovely. I'd said something about liking charm bracelets, apparently. I didn't even remember how many charms. Six, to start with. We're gonna add to it. Which is your favorite? The police car. Cute. But that wasn't all. He was being a bit mysterious, so I just went along with it. We drove for a few miles and then turned into a gate. And it was an airfield, Joy. No. Yeah, a small private one. There was this tiny green plane sitting there waiting for us. And a pilot, well, Harrison's mate, we all squashed in. And, oh, the rush when it took off. Joy, you feel it a bit when you go on holiday, but in the. This tiny plane, it was so intense. Amazing. Yeah, it was a gorgeous day. We were up there almost an hour. Dramatic. A couple of weeks ago. You know, I thought we weren't missing each other enough. Not now. Surely not after that. No, I suppose not. Suppose? No. I mean, no, we're fine. Ignore me. It's just, you know, with me here and him up there. I'm not poking my nose in, Fallon, but relationships don't have to be a particular way, you know, you think they do. That's what you get told as a kid. But they can be any shape you like, as long as it suits you both. Me and Mick aren't what a couple are supposed to be. But it works. Well, anyone can see that. Look, I best get back. Tell Kenton I'll pop back tonight when my mum's here and we'll sort out a time for your interview. That was lovely, Pip. Chicken was so tender. I will shop. Got to leave it. Have another glass of wine. Oh, no. Better not. Still got hours of work. No, don't work too late, you won't sleep. What's new? I'm all over the place at the moment. How was today? Honestly? Awful. Strange. Brian barely said a word to me. He could cut the air with a knife. Horrible. It was. Stella, Can I say something? Anything. What's wrong? I don't understand why you didn't tell me about Justin when all this first happened. I obviously upset you. And I'm a bit. I'm a bit hurt that you couldn't confide in me. Hurt? Yeah, well, that's the last thing I'd ever want. You had enough on your plate with Rosie. I didn't want to add to the stress, that's all. My head was spinning with it and I didn't want to burden you with it too. I want to hear about anything that's upsetting you. Of course I do. I love you. I love you too. Was that in doubt? You went so quiet. Oh, look, it's my fault. All of it. Justin, Brian, the whole mess. How do you make that out? Well, I persuaded the BL board to conduct an ecological survey. That's what's prompted Justin to decide to rewild these wretched 500 acres. 500 acres that Brian relies on for income. And it's my fault. No wonder he's angry. Justin betrayed me and now Brian hates me. I'm stuck in the middle and I've messed everything up. Literally everything. Not everything. I'm here. Oh, I know, I know. Thank heaven. Don't know what I'd do if you weren't. Talk to me next time, huh? There isn't gonna be a next time. Trust me. Come here. Give me a hug. You went somewhere? Well, I missed you. I'm back now. Thanks for the kick up the backside. Well, it's a technical term. Right. Oh. One day you and I will be in charge and we won't have to deal with macho old men behaving like children. Ah. Go on, pour us both another glass. Stay. Always work. I'll drink to that. Hi, Kenton. Did you talk to Mum? What about? Joy. Having a proper interview. Oh, yeah, no, I. I'm sorry. I forgot. I'll mention it later. Only I do think It's a great idea. Yeah, yeah, sure, sure. And I know I'm not supposed to be working, but Harrison's still out with Chris, and I've come up with some summer menu ideas to. Yeah. Not now, felon. Hey, tell me tomorrow what's the matter? And. And don't try and say nothing because there obviously is. I've had the police on the phone earlier about Marky. You mean from the night you were attacked? They're trying to get him and his gang convicted for illegal dog trading. And they think I can help. Oh, Canton. Ever since I hung up, I can't get that night out of my head, coming at me. And I don't know if I can go through it all again, Fallon. I really don't. Kenton's at the Cash and carry. All right. You don't mind me popping off? It's only Fallon said he were upset last night, and maybe I can answer any questions he has. He had a terrible one night, Harrison. I don't think either of us got any sleep. Up at five and all. That's how stress takes him. Me too. He's brought the whole thing up again. But he didn't see Marky that night, did he? No. I saw him later, though. But they ain't just after Marky this time. They're after the whole dog trading ring. Now they know who Marky's associates are. They just need witnesses. And Kenton saw the men in the car park that night. He might remember something or someone. Oh, so it's an identification. Yeah, that's what's freaking him out. Coming face to face with one of them again. Oh, he won't. He won't. They don't do ID prayers like that anymore. Won't tell him that, would you? He ain't listening to me. Well, they won't even be there. It'll all be 40s on a screen. He won't let me go with him in case Marky's hanging around outside and spots us. Think Kenton's in pits Harrison? We thought it was all behind us. Obviously, I can't directly help, as it's not my case, and I can't be seen to get personally involved. No, no, I get that. But anything I can do to explain stuff, just call me when he gets back. Look, I hate imposing on you when you're on your holidays. Oh, it's fine. We don't have any plan. I wish I'd seen something that night. I wish that more than anything. Please, Jolene, trust the system. It works. That's like Kenton Saying he's fine. The system works. Sometimes it doesn't. He's fine, but underneath he's not. You know what fine stands for? The light of me. Fractured. Insecure. Neurotic and emotional. Where'd you hear that? Years ago, behind the bar. Only the guy who told me didn't say fractured. Hey, Fallon. Oh, hi, Jazza. Been checking out the shop a bit better? It's very impressive. Very full. When did that happen? The minute Susan found out Clary was working up at the charging station. The shelves are growing with things people actually want. Although Jim's not exactly convinced they've done the right thing. Good for Susan. Are you not meant to be up north with Harrison? I was. But instead he's here with me. Oh. So how was the big four zero? Oh, thanks for reminding me. It was nice, actually. Anything? A midlife crisis yet? Red sports car, drum kit, Motorbike. Ha ha. All right. Boob job, leather jeans, pink hair. I fancy green. Green, actually. And spike heeled patent boots. That's a spirit. 40 is meant to be a turning point, isn't it? Aye, because being a teenager was melting half your life ago. I wouldn't be a teenager again. Would you? I don't know. You and me had some grand adventures, Fallon. We did? Remember the band rehearsing at keeper's cottage? Outward bonsies on strong lager and the rest climbing up onto the roof and being safe. Dick. It clogged up the garden for days. Happy days. Stop it, Jazzer. We're sounding like old people talking about the war. Mind you, some of the hangovers were pretty brutal. Yeah. There's still everything to play for, though. I have lots of dreams. I mean, I know. Like opening a beach bar in Havana. Surfing in Hawaii. Didn't know you surfed. I don't f. I think that ship might have said. Oh, well, we just have to be canoeing up the Amazon again. Hey, ho. What about you? I don't know. Something unexpected and fun. Becoming a food tycoon, running every eatery in the county. Boss is very own Nigella loss. Sounds more like hard work than fun. I'll think of something. If I have any brilliant ideas, I'll let you know. You were a long time. Yeah, I took a detour and went for a bit of a walk. Sorry, I should have called. No, it's all right. We haven't been busy. Everything okay? Yeah. I'll help you unpack. No, no. No need. Oh, Kenton. I know what you're up to. I'm not going to talk about it. I've got all this to sort out and you have a bar to run. Lillian's holding the fort. Hey. Hi. Kenton. Oh, I see. See what? It's a conspiracy. Is it? Well, who else is in on it? Fallon? Lillian. Oh, go on, say your piece. No, it's. Now, Terry. Kenton. It's just. If I can be of any help telling you what you might expect, the procedures, all that. I'm here. That. That's all noted. Thank you. Now can I get on? We really need to talk about this. We really don't. Well, I do. Don't I? Count? Okay. Okay. Look, do you two want me to leave? No, no, no, Stay. You might as well. Go on, my darling. Tell us what's going on inside that stubborn head of yours. I'm not sure that I can. I'm not sure. I know, but I haven't said anything because I don't want to worry you. It's too late. Okay, Here goes, then. Look, I can't help it, and I know it's daft, but I'm still scared of dogs. I'm terrified of them. Since that night, even if I just hear one barking, I freeze up inside. It doesn't even have to be a big dog. You had a trauma. I was out by the bins a couple of weeks ago, just getting rid of the rubbish, and I heard a noise and there was Monty blocking my path out to the car park, and I broke into a sweat. I mean, Monty, and all he do is look. Lick you to death. Yeah, I know. I know it's ridiculous. But, you know, my mind tells me one thing and my body says something else. And this identification thing, it's brought it all back. Every time I closed my eyes last night, all I could see was that was that dog and its yellow teeth and its red eyes and. And those men laughing at me. Nobody's laughing. And. Yes, yes, yes. I think I remember faces from that night. But I don't know if I really saw them or. They're just faces from my nightmares. I don't want to let anybody down. I don't. I don't want to get anything wrong, but I'm. I'm just really not sure that I can cope with it all again. Look, your reaction, it's not wrong in any way or even that unusual. It'll be months yet before the case comes to court, and there's plenty of time to get your head around it. Listen to him and you'll be protected the whole way. It's horrible. Yes, it is. But we'll get through it, Kenton. As a family, the way we always do. All right. Yeah, all right. I get it. Oh, hiya. I know it today. About what? About spicing up our 40s. Hey. Oh, I came in on the end of that one. What are you two spicing up? Perfect. It's a brilliant idea. It'll make it our best decade yet. Well, don't just stand there, spill. Right, are you ready? Yes. And here goes. What? Man, I'm building tension here. Oh, right. I'm gonna go back to the pool. Yeah, let's reform Dross. It was our band when we were kids. Yeah, I know, but we were sensational, Harrison. We were on the radio with a massive following. Hardly massive. I still get calls about it. I was talking distributor just the other night. Excuse your brother. It doesn't count right now. I'm definitely gonna go back to the boat. I'll see you later. Bye. Go on. It's an amazing idea, Dino. Think. Just think. You're the fun we'd have o' er again. Well, I'm not being sick on the roof of keeper's cottage again. Once was enough. We were kids. Jazzer, you're sounding really boring in middle aged. Did you know that? Take that back. I will not. Look, the Stones didn't key up when they hit 40, did they? Quite the opposite. Trust whenever. The Stones, Jazzer. But just imagine, Fallon, you, me, stuff Ed. Dermot's moved to Thailand, but I'm sure I should be up for it. Let's find out. Dermot moved to Thailand? Aye. Married a Thai bride, moved to Phuket. Wow. Go on. The old gang driving to gigs and unpacking more gear. It would all be different now. Because we are different. But just because we're not as skinny as we used to be. Speak for yourself. Doesn't mean we don't have spirit. And we've got great songs, you know. We have. You wrote some of them. I haven't thought about him in years, let alone sung one. I don't suppose I'd remember. The words come back to you. It's like riding a bike. Stu's anywhere. What about Ed? We'd need Ed. I've sent him a voicemail. You're warming to the idea, ain't you? No. I can tell. It's mad, unexpected and fun. Your very words. Go on, Fallon. Well, I. If you don't say I, I'm going to tell everybody you're old. You are not using the O word about me. Is that a yes? It's a. Talk to Ed. If he Agrees. I'll think about it. It's a yes. Hey. Good girl, bad girl. You go for it, my darling. You guys used to play upstairs on a Saturday night. They were really good. We have packed houses. You sang too, didn't you, Jolie? I did. Like mother, like daughter. Well, maybe you should join the band. Yeah, I'd love that, Mom. But we're different styles, say, and obviously Fallon couldn't compete. Fighting talk. Well, you better book them soon, Jolene. By the sound of it, Jazz is already planning the comeback tour. I mean, you don't want your Sunday night booking a zombie or two going in there first. Wouldn't that be amazing? Amazing. I better take this. I'll tell you what, I'll get another rounding, shall I? Yeah. Same again, everyone? Yeah, why not? Hiya. Hi, Jazza. What are you having? I'm buying paint. A lager coming up. Jazz. You know, you. You've lost your sparkle, Jazzy. You changed your mind about this madness. I haven't it? No. Did you get hold of it? I did. I. So when did we start rehearsing? Well, about that. Well, he didn't say no, did he? No. Exactly. He didn't say yes either. He gave us his blessing, but said he wasn't up for it. No, they knew we. All the work is going and George in jail. I told him why that was good raw material for songs, but he didn't. He bite. He was nice of it, but what a party pooper. And I was really getting into the idea. Oh, well, it's that mother and daughter, Jewel Harrison. I'm a bit gutted, I really am. I know. Well, we can't do it without Ed. Well, that was my first thought. But we couldn't. We've got three of the original members. That's better than most bands have got. But it's Ed. I just need to find Ash and then we can work it out. How would you do that? Here's your pint. Thanks, Julie. Vet. Disney want you joining and I respect that, obviously, but we could replace him. Oh, Jazzer. We could audition. I could put a notice up in the shop. And I could talk to Linda about putting something on the Ambridge website. I don't want Linda involved. She'll dress us all in matching outfits. I already phoned her. Sorry. I don't know, Jazzo. Loads of kids your age, remember Dross? Kids, you say? Come on, Fallon, let's put it out there. What have we got to lose? Oh, go on, love. I suppose. Yes. High fives, everyone. What's all this. What have I missed? Oh, they're going ahead. Draw slip. Oh, great. That's. That's. Oh, excuse me. I'm sorry. K, what's happened? It was the police again. The identity parade's been scheduled for Friday. Oh, my darling. Yeah, so it looks like I don't have time to get my head around it. Is everything okay? You ain't called to cancel? Of course not. I wanted to check you were still coming. Oh, it's all right. He's not cancelling. Oh, good. Say hello from me. Ed says hello. Isn't he at work yet? He's just going. Hey, I'm really looking forward to seeing you. I thought when you called, you got to meet your community thing in person today, aren't you community offender manager? Yeah, yeah, I know it's important. I thought maybe the time had changed. So there was a problem. No, no, it's fine. What do they do again, this manager person? They'll monitor me once I'm let out on license. Isn't it a bit early for all that? I don't know. I just do as I'm told. Right, I'm off. I'll see you later. Bye, George. See ya. Oh, hold on. You forgot your flask. Hold on, George. But you're definitely coming? Yeah, definitely. Good, because I've got a surprise for you. Have you? There you go, Ed. That's exciting. What's exciting? He's got a surprise. I'll put you on speaker. What kind of surprise? You'll have to wait and see. No, go on. If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise, would it? Oh, please, no. Be patient. No. What kind of surprise we talking about? That's for me to know and Mum to find out. Right. Bye, George. No, he's gone. Oh, Ed. What kind of surprise could he have for me in prison? Well, it'll have made you something in one of them classes, I expect. A pot or something. Oh, that'd be nice. I'll treasure it. I better wait and see it first. You remember that woodwork project at school? I liked that. It doesn't matter what it is. We're connecting again, aren't we? I'm getting my son back. Oh, no. Oh. Oh, it's Jazza. He wants you to call him. Why is he texting me? Because I'm ignoring him. Why? He's got this stupid idea about the old band, that's all. Won't let it drop. You know what he's like. Call him. I'll see you later. Have you had a chance to look at the figures I sent over this morning, Brian. They're estimates, but I don't think they're far off the mark. Brian. No, I haven't looked. I've been otherwise occupied. Well, I'd be grateful if you could. Well, not right at this moment. I'm going out. And when will you be back? At some point. Really? Still, I don't have to answer to you for my movements. Brian, please. I don't know how many times I've apologized for something that really isn't my fault. We can't keep on like this. I did my best to stop Justin's scheme and I feel every bit as betrayed as you do. Oh, really? All right, then. Do you want to sack me again? I'm giving it very serious consideration, Stella. Rewilding half of the BL estate is a ludicrous gesture by a man who should know better. The arable contract with him is a huge part of our business. Which is why I did everything I could to put him off the idea. But why didn't you tell me what he was planning? Because he wasn't. It wasn't a plan, it was an idea. A whim. I thought I told him it was crazy and he seemed to accept it. He said he wasn't going to bring it up in the meeting and I believed him. There was no need to mention it. And when he did what he did, I was as surprised as everyone else. How long had you known about this idea? He never even broached the subject till the results of the ecological survey came in a couple of weeks. I knew you shouldn't have joined the BL board. Well, it's not that I went behind your back. You thought having a BL board member at Home Farm would be an advantage. You were so set on doing it that I made the best of it. That's not how I remember it. I'm a liar now, am I? Well, exactly what I was afraid of. You have a conflict of interest, Stella, and it's pretty clear where your loyalties lie. That's not fair. The moment Justin breathed a word of it, you should have told me. I tried to stop him. Oh, save your breath. Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me. Me? Yes, you. Who else? Yeah, you know what you just did, don't you? Sorry, I don't follow. Oh, don't try that. Boomers always try that. It's so patronising. Boomer. I'm not a boomer. Is it not enough that you ruined the planet for us? What is your problem? You're my problem. What you just did. I parked my car in my space. Hello? It's a public car park for prison visitors. I was clearly heading for that and you nipped in first. You cut me up. Was that you in the yellow Beetle? Oh, so you did see me. You were idling the engine. And you were on your phone, which is illegal, by the way. It was a very urgent matter. I had no choice. How would I know where you're heading? I'm not a mind reader. You know you're in the wrong and you won't admit it. So defensive. There are plenty of car parking spaces. Well, that's not the point, is it? No, the point is you're having a go at me for no reason. No, the point. The point is because you're old. What? You think you can behave however you like to people my age because of your privilege. Privilege? Me? And now you're patronizing me. Obviously I'm driving a much nicer car than you, but your sense of entitlement is through the roof. I'm gonna go now. I'm here to visit my son, not talk to idiots. Have you asked yourself why your son ended up in prison? How your behaviour and attitudes affected him? Go and park your car. You can't order me about. Go. I'm going. But when you get a quiet moment, please think about your actions today. I'm not being nasty. I'm saying this nicely to help you. You're lucky it was me that you cut up. This is a prison, remember? Bad people will be visiting. I mean, anything could have happened. Oh, hang on, hang on. Are you red? How much room is there in the freezer, love? Bob House has offered me a job. Load of chops, half price. Oh, yeah, loads, I think. Go for it, Ed. Oh, I'm fuming. Why, what's wrong? I've just had a run in with this awful girl in the prison car park. Well, be careful, love. You get all sorts of riff raff visiting there. Yeah, that's what she says. Only in her eyes, I'm the riff raff. What a nerve. Hope you told her what's what. Oh, well, it's made no difference. She was even thicker than her makeup up. I'm not going to let it ruin my visit. Home Farm has a problem, Brian, and we have to have something up our sleeves. Alternatives? If half of the BL estate farmland is taken out of arable production. I mean, it's how Home Farm makes a profit. So we go for other contracts. The Home Farm team is very experienced and very efficient. People will Be queuing up for us to do the work in their fields. Oh, come on, Stella, lets remove the rose tinted glasses, shall we? And BL will still need someone to manage the land Justin wants to take out of food production. Why not us? You, you mean. Oh. Ah. Is that what this is about? Has he tried to poach you? I wouldn't work for Justin, not after this. You're in cahoots, aren't you? How dare you. Oh, here we go again. High moral tone. Look, I'm very happy at Home Farm, Brian. Well, I was. This is where I want to stay, working for you. If you don't believe me, I don't care. I have nothing else to say. All right. You'd better start looking around for other contracting work for Home Farm. Good. No more shouting. Fine by me. Oh, morning, Brian. Stella. Ah, like that, is it? I thought a quiet, civilized chat between friends might prove useful. You got a nerve. You're not the first to say that about me, Brian. And some people admire it. I don't suppose there's a cup of tea on offer by any chance? No. Kira's doing this history project about Henry VIII and his wives. She's really into it. It's ever since she saw that musical six in Birmingham. Right. She might do history GCSE next year. She was saying history's boring and your grandma are still competing with each other. One at the village shop, the other at the charging station. Who can stock the best stuff. It's quite funny really. I mean, they say they're friendly rivals, but I'm not so sure how friendly it really is. Me and Ed wind them up sometimes. Yeah. Is everything okay, love? It's great. You just. You don't seem very like, interested in my news. I am, I am. I'm just waiting for something. Is this to do with my surprise? You bet. Oh, Mum, I'm glad you're here. Oh, there she is. Over here, George. Oh, yeah, sorry, sorry, got held up. Amber, I'd like you to meet my mum. Hello there. Mum, this is Amber. Yeah, we. We. We met actually, in the car park. Really? Did you? Yes, yes we did. That's fantastic. Ice already broken then? Sit down, sit down. Everything okay, George? Brilliant. No, Mum, Amber and I have been talking a lot, I mean a lot about what's gonna happen when I get out in October. I'm so sorry about that little. That business in the car park, Amber. What's this? Oh, your mum had a little slip, that's all. I helped her out. No harm done. You never said you're all right, Mum? I'm fine, love. Sorry, Amber. Obviously I didn't realize that you were. Obviously. It's all forgotten. What do you mean? Who you were. How do you know who she is? You never said nothing, did you? As if. You're his community offender manager, right? Q mute. Sorry, but you said you had a meeting today. And my community offender manager is a little fat bloke called Reg. I saw him this morning. Then, sorry, who are you? Shall I tell her or you? Go on. I'd love to hear you say. I'm George's girlfriend, Mrs. Grundy. Call her Amber. Isn't she fantastic, Mum? I'll be calling a special BL board meeting to vote on my plan. The vote will pass. It's the wrong move, Justin. I understand you'd think that, but I'm looking at the bigger picture, Brian. The future. I'm with Brian here. Justin. The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries on the planet and I feel a need to do something about that while I still can. But what about food security? With the world as it is, shouldn't putting food on the table be the top of your agenda? But we're not talking about first class arable land. It's the lower quality grade three or four. The only way we're getting food out of it is by filling it with chemicals, many of which are derived from fossil fuels and need tractors to spread them. And that, of course, produces more CO2. How is that planning for the future? This isn't just business, Brian. It's a matter of principle. Oh, Justin Elliot, Saviour of the planet. Oh, I'm sorry. You're so cynical. I'm sure Stella will speak to my good intentions. No. Ah, that's disappointing. Please reconsider. The decision is made and the board meeting is a formality. I have the majority share. Actually, you don't. No, no, that's true. Damara Capital does though. And I have controlling interest in that. Your splitting has. There are plenty of board members who will vote with me. You're just thinking of your own narrow interests. Apropos, Home Farm. Get over yourself, man. I'd like you to leave now, Justin. Gladly. The BL estate is heading for a big change that will protect nature and by biodiversity. And if you can't embrace it, it's rather sad. Oh, he's such a worm. He's slippery as hell. Look, we can find a way forward for Home Farm, Brian, if we work together. If we're not at each other's throats, you're right. We have a common enemy, Stella, and this is war. But I don't get it. How's he managed that? He sounds impressed. Well, George is behind bars with a bunch of blokes. How has he got himself a girlfriend? That's your question? Well, the first one that came to mind. I'm sure I've got loads more. Her name is Amber. Why are you saying it like that? It's a nice name. It's certainly appropriate. Why? What's she like? Orange. Well, you've taken against her, haven't you? That's clear enough. Yeah, I think it's an absolute disaster. You've only met her once. Once was enough. There must be more to her than Orange. Hard to tell under all the makeup. She could barely keep her eyes open with the weight of them. False lashes an inch long, I swear. And her hair looks like she irons it. Well, that's fashion. How someone looks ain't important. It's what's inside that counts. Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. Emma. We had an encounter in the car park. Oh, yeah? Who won? She called me a boomer. Oh, dear. I'm nowhere near a boomer. You know when I was born. Yep, you're right. Sorry. George and her both went to Borchester Green, apparently. I don't remember him mentioning an Amber, do you? Oh, there were so many. She's been following him on Social since the Hay Bale Challenge. And because he was everyone's hero last year, once he went to prison, she started writing to him. She said it was a miscarriage of justice and that she was on his side. Wow. Isn't that nice? Someone from outside he can talk to. It's creepy, I reckon. Oh, come on. What kind of girl writes to a man in prison? Was she after Will? This is our George you're talking about. I know, I know, but we don't know anything about her. Apart from the fact that she wears fake tan, drives a yellow beetle and works at Borchester Farm Supplies. Well, I might have seen her then. Is she blonde? Ish. I suppose. It's been going on for months, George says. Why has he only told us now? Why not before? He's obviously head over heels. Is she? I can't tell. Well, if she's a gold digger, she's barking up the wrong tree. I don't think you're taking this seriously enough, Will, but you're overreacting. Emma, look on the bright side. George sounds happy. Here you go. Thanks, hen. I'm gasping. Couldn't you wait to get away from work. Martin Gibson's been driving me around the twist. Me and Neil both. There's nice sugar in this. Oh, sorry, wasn't concentrating. Pass her. How dear? I can't stoke man interfering, but honest to God, he doesn't know one end of a pig for the other. Is everything okay? You seem a bit tense. No, it's nothing. Well, it's not nothing. Kenton's going through something and I'm a bit concerned about him. Oh, well, I've got to tell you. Should cheer you up. Where's Harrison? I'm not sure. Look, is this about Dross? What else? Don't tell me you're having second thoughts. 2nd, 3rd, 4th. It's not right doing it without Ed. He was the heart of the band. We're all the heart of the band. Heart and soul. I know, but without him, it'd be like Pulp without Jarvis, Blur without Damon. What about Queen? Exactly. Queen without Freddie. Freddie's one of the biggest in the world. You're a mega success. Well, commercially, maybe. Not musically. Dross. With who? Ed thinking it is. I don't know. A new lease of life, A reinvention. He's mad. Not. He wanted to join us because reviving Dross is an amazing idea. Maybe. Well, it's not just me that thinks so. Have you seen the website? No. You should. We've had a huge response to the appeal for potential band members. Really? Maybe huge is overselling it. But we've got nine people wanting to audition and Linda only put the notice up on Tuesday. I think it'll be after the weekend. Nine people? Really? They're on my phone. I'll show you. Look, what's Amber's surname? Why? I'm looking her up. I don't know, do I? Okay, I'll just type in Amber. There'll be a few, but you'll recognize the picture. It's all too quick. How can George be in love? It's only been five minutes. What? You just said it was months. You know what I mean. Emma, you can't tell a man who to fall in love with. Especially not your own son. You have to trust him. It's worked out well so far, isn't it? That's enough, Emma. I know you don't mean it anyway. No, I don't. I do trust him. It's just her I'm not so sure about. Here we go. Oh, there's not as many Ambers as you'd think. Right. Is it this one? Can't tell. The picture's T too small. All right. Here. No, not her. Okay, what about. Oh, hang on. Yeah, I think I found it. Here. Yeah. Yeah, that's her. Yeah, I do recognize her from the farm supplies. She's always really friendly. I bet she is. Yeah, she's pretty. Amber Gordon. She's not right for him, Will. He gets to decide that, not us. What are we gonna do? We're going to let it play out and see what happens. You're being very reasonable. Well, isn't that a good thing? Oh, that's me or Willis. The prison, probably George. Then answer it. What if he wants to talk about her? Well, he's bound to want to talk about her. What if he asks me what I think? You know what you have to do, Emma. Go on, answer it. I know this one, but he comes in the ball, he likes my Zatar chicken, see? Fans are out of the shop, his hands shake a bit. So you get a bit of a brat on the base. But you see what I mean. A bit of demand. I do. I'm surprised. There's a couple of lads used to play in other bands. Love the idea of playing again. Worth checking out for. Sure. Yeah, maybe. Maybe we should hold auditions. There are no Seizio Fallon. We're public, demands it and we kind of deny the fans what they want. There's a couple of young people here and. Oh, look, he's only 22. Read the message. My mum and dad were big fans of Dross back in the day. They told me. I. Apparently they conceived after one of her concerts in David Archer's Hay Balm. Oh, my gosh. I really don't want to know anymore. And his name's Ed. No, no, no, no. It gets worse. We don't want someone his age anyway. Like, why would a kid kid want to be in a band with us? We're old people to them. We're not just any old people. But, Fallon, we are cool old people. You do talk rubbish sometimes. I love it. Do you know why? Being a band we are? To know Paul Weller or Bruce Springsteen. Well, you're the Boss of Dross, I suppose. So you're definitely back on for this? I guess. For now. Who on earth's that? There's only one way to find it. Tracy said Jazza was here. He is. Well, I need a word. Come in, Ed. We were just talking about you. Did you know there's a 22 year old named after you? Wandering in? Boss at you. What rubbish are you spouting now, Jazza? I just saw the village website. Amazing response, man. I think you've got a lot of front. I really do. Advertising for a replacement without talking to me first. I did talk to you first and I tried to speak to you again. He said no and then you ignored me. You can't do this. Dross was my band. Thing is, she's not only beautiful, she's smart. Really smart. And she's so funny, it's no wonder everyone loves her. She's really good with people. She's got that magic touch. I'm sure you liked her, didn't you, Mum? I. Hi, Georgia. I'm here too. Hi, dad. So you got yourself a girlfriend. Nice one, son. Bet your mates in there are jealous. You'll love her. She's fantastic. Great. I look forward to meeting her. She comes from a really good background. Her mum and dad are minted. Money isn't everything, George. They own that big car show room by the bypass. Right. I'm sure she's very nice, George, she is, but don't. Don't you think maybe you're. You're rushing things just a bit? No, I don't. I mean. I mean, you haven't even been on a proper date yet. Well, obviously stuck in here. Don't worry, we'll make up for it. I'm thinking of you, George. I. I don't want you to get hurt, that's all. I won't. I love her. It's already been four months. That's not so long. Well, it's longer than some of the girlfriends he's had. I heard that. Sorry, son. No, it's true. I do think she's the one. Right. I know you two got off on the wrong foot. Mum in the car park, but she's prepared to forgive and forget. Is she now? Well, that's very good, George. Very grown up. Isn't it, Emma? What she told you exactly? All of it. I told her it wasn't like you to be so rude. Rude, Emma. But she said it must have been the stress of visiting the prison so she overlook it. That's very big of her. I know. You'll love her when you get to know her better. And you too, dad. I'm sure I will. Which is why I'm ringing. Really? Oh, yeah. It's important to me. Really important. They all get on. And I've got an idea. Honestly, Ed, we thought you weren't interested. My band. I even came up with the name. He definitely didn't. He? You like to call it Spell Trashes. Oh, come on. Jaz is right to Be fair. I don't think you were entirely sober when you suggested it. Look, I won't be about the bush. You two replacing me in dross. Well, that hurt. I've seen it on the website. That really hit me. It's a very special time. I don't want it tarnished. It won't be the same without you. So maybe I was a bit rash just saying no like that. Really? I mean, I heard what you said about writing new songs and all the life experience we've got now that we can put into them and, well, maybe. Maybe we could have a few practice sessions, see what we sound like. Really? That's fantastic. Honestly, it's the best birthday present I've had. Great. Hang on a minute, you two. It's not that simple. Isn't it? Oh, Jasser, There's a lot of talented people going up for the band. People with track records. What are you saying? You have to audition along with the rest of them. What? Stands to reason. You said no. Yeah, but I don't. How dare you. How dare you. Jazzer. I cannot keep her. Oh, you. You idiot. You had me. Of course we want Yen Man. Right. We're still going to have to have an audition, but we need a new band member. N trace. Ash. You want Amber to come round to ours? You two and Ed and Kira, obviously. What if. What? What if we meet somewhere else? Like, I don't know, the ball maybe? She doesn't like pubs. The tea room, then. What about that? She works, Mum. You'll work. It's much better if she comes to you for tea. I mean, she can't exactly invite you to her parents, can she? Why not? Are we not good enough, Emma? No, because there's three of you and there's only one of her, so it makes more sense. She'll drive over. She's got a lovely car. Yes, she knows how to park it. Oh, I knew you'd say yes. No, hang on, I didn't mean that. No, I think your mum meant yes. She has a nice car. But you said yes. Oh, go on, Mum, please. All right, if it's what you really want. We'll fix up a date next month sometime. No need. It's all done. I already organized it. What, before your mum said yes? I knew she would, didn't I? Am will come over straight from work. Be with you about six. Okay, but when? Tomorrow. Tomorrow? That's no problem, George. That'll be fine. Wow, Emma. The place is gleaming. Yeah, well, it should be cleaning and polishing since 2 o' clock. I want it nice. What's wrong with that? First impressions came. Yeah, and you've got to make up for yours. Is that it? Did. Well, you didn't get off to a flying star, did you? I don't want her thinking we're beneath her, that's all. Can I get round there? Squeeze over. Well, you've only set four places. Kira's having her tea at Selena's. I didn't want to make it too formal. Don't want to scare Amber off. I thought that's exactly what you did want. I just want to make it nice for George, really. Not her. If she's going to be his girlfriend, she already is. I know. How's Kenton doing? Well, he's putting his jacket on. It's almost time. Well, that's why I popped over. I really appreciate it, Harrison. I wish it had all been left in peace. Well, you know, everyone will be safe with marking his scummy mates off the streets. Hi, Harrison. Hey. Hi, mate. How you doing? You okay? Well, no option, have I? Please. Let me come with you. Moral support. What? I wouldn't actually advise that, Jolene. Technically, you're a witness to what happened the night of the attack. And you've met Marky. I mean, if you're there when Kenton identifies someone. If I do? Well, if. It could be argued that you influenced him, you know, compromised the id for crying out loud. Can you go with him if. If you want, yeah. I mean, not into the station, but I can sit in the corner car and wave. Here. No, there's really no need. Oh, that'd be great. Thank you, Harrison. Jolene. Oh, do it for me, please, my darling. It'll make me feel better. Okay. Yes. You win. Here we are, Amber. Welcome to our home. Thank you. Oh, it's lovely. Thanks. It's much nicer than George said. Sorry, I have to check this. Well, this is George's dad and his stepdad. It's Ed and Will. Hi. Hello. Hi. I know all about you, too. George has explained. His dad and his stepdad. Brothers, right? Yeah. He's so like you. Same. Dangerous. Good looks. Like father, like son, right? Well, actually, I'm the stepdad. Will's dad. Oh. Oh, sorry. I got muddled up. I like your car. Unusual color. Yeah, it was a custom job for my 18th. You don't think it's too lemony? I actually wanted more banana. I think it's very stylish. It suits you. Oh, that's so sweet. Your car suits you, too. Yeah. Perfect match. Emma and a Battered old car. Well, you know, it's practical for work. Ed and me are tree surgeons. George said. Excuse me. Sorry. Where do you live, Amber? Sorry? With your parents. Oh, I will be right with you. But like they say, the work never stops. Well, it isn't farm supplies shop by now. No, not farm supplies. That's. That's just a job. Something I do to earn money. Isn't that what a job is? No, this. This is my real work. Oh, yeah? What's that? Influencer. Oh, right. Well, it's a career, really. More than a job. Well, who do you influence, then? But you are teasing me, aren't you? Oh, I love your sense of humour. I can see where George gets it from. Must be genetic. I'm not his dad. Yes, you're his uncle. Sorry. Who do you influence? My followers, obviously. Oh, it's Friday night. I'm always rushed off my feet. I'll serve the tea, shall I? The sooner the better, I'd say. It's Shepherd's piece. He's still in there. Oh, it's been ages. It takes a while, Jolene. I wouldn't read out into it. Don't worry. He's doing the right thing, you know. Oh, hang on. Yeah, here he is. Let me talk to him. Hey. How was it? Yeah, it was easy, like you said. Let's go. Go? Well, I've. I've got Jolene on the phone. Oh, really? Yeah. Why are you calling me? I said I'd be fine. I was just. Checking up. On me? No, not checking up, Checking in. It's different. If you say so. Look, we're on our way home now. I'll see you later, okay? You haven't said what happened. Well, nothing happened. I looked at some photos. Everyone was very nice. And did you recognize anyone? No. No, I got myself all worked up for nothing. Look, I'll see you in a bit. I'm hanging up now. All right, let's get going. Right. Well, it was a lovely pie, Emma. She hardly ate a thing. She was never off her phone long enough. She'll be back any minute. Our loom not good enough, then? Had to use the one at Grange Farm. Well, you gave her the choice. And ours is very small. Come on. So, Thoughts? I. Well, you don't know what to say, do you? Well, I reckon she's nervous and says whatever comes into her head. Mixing you two up is just plain rude. I'm not wrong, though, am I? No. She's not what we'd have chosen. Do you think it's a bit lemony I wanted more banana. Well, maybe primrose would have been better. I'm going to go now. Oh, no. What were you laughing at? Nothing. Oh, nothing at all. Just something Will said. All right, well, you're a funny family, aren't you? You don't have to leave so soon, surely? Have a coffee before you go. Coffee? Oh, no, I never touch it in the evenings. No. Good for the eye bags. Oh, never heard that. Do you drink a lot of coffee, Emma? Oh, I tell you what. I have got these fantastic eyebrow tweezers. I will text you the link and they will really help sort out the shape. I don't know what to say. I found them by mistake. I was really lucky. But I've always been lucky. Really? Oh, see, I am lucky. I have my followers and I am lucky I met George. He is just amazing, Emma. I was the year below at school and he never noticed me. Me. He was the bad lad that everybody wanted and now look, I've got him, right? I've never actually been cool before and now I am the girl with the hot boyfriend in prison. How cool is that? Oh, this is why I need to get off. It just won't stop until midnight. Never does at the weekend. They demand so much attention. I've had a lovely time, though. Have you? Don't start again, you. Oh, I knew George would have a nice family. Can I come again? Why not next week? Whenever you like. And I'm so sorry I mixed the pair of you up. You must think I'm terrible. Well, it's an easy mistake. Here they go. Have to run. Bye for now. I will see you soon. Bisou. Oh, dear God in heaven. Bisou. No idea. I'm gonna have to sit down. Oh, no, you don't. You forget the washing up. We're going to the Bull. We've earned it. What did he say to you in the car? Oh, he talks about the cricket, mostly. Oh, he? Men. No, I mean about the ID parade process, whatever you call it. Oh, well, just what he said to you on the phone. There's something he's not saying. I know him. Oh, Evening, Emma. Head. Hey, Will. All right? Yeah. Did you draw a point, Will? Oh, you bet. Right, coming up. And for you, Emma? A white wine, please. You better make that a large one. It's been that kind of a day. Has it? I know the feeling. Look, I'll bring him over. Oh, tackles. It's up to you, then. Harrison. He's changing a barrel. Find out what's wrong. He won't tell me. Well, I can't just ask him, can I? You're a copper. Investigate, please. What are you doing down here? Jolene's asked me to have a word. Oh, Lord. Can we just agree that you've done it and not have an awkward conversation? We're busy tonight. I know, Kenta. But she thinks you're hiding somewhere, and she wants me to find out what. Oh, for heaven's sake. Sorry, mate. I can't get away with anything with that woman. How do you mean? I am hiding something. Oh, I'm not proud of this, Harrison, but when I told your colleagues I didn't recognize anyone. Well, it wasn't strictly true. You did recognize someone? Yeah. The young guy who pulled the dog off me that night. And you didn't tell him? No, I was going to. I sat there and stared at the screen for ages. Well, it felt like ages. And there were four photos, but I knew straight off. And I wanted to say, yeah, that's him. Only the words just wouldn't come out of my mouth. I panicked. I see. I know it was wrong. I just bottled it. Suppose I'll have to go back, tell them I made a mistake. It's the idea of going to court, looking that man in the face. I'll call him in the morning. I'm afraid it might not be that straightforward. How do you mean? The identification process was an official police procedure. If you change your mind. Now, the defense have every reason to paint you as an unreliable witness, and, well, any evidence you give could get thrown out. But, Harrison, I panicked. That's all. I was scared. Even so. I hate to say it, Kenton, but you've just made it even easier for Marky and his scumbag mates to get away with it. 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