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And the last one is Gene Harvey's umbrella. Righto. Spokes straightened and re-threaded.
01:35
Actually, I might say that's her limit if she brings anything else.
01:39
Surely not. Well, we've been rushed off our feet with the repair workshop this week. Ever since Dom showed up at the flour and produce. Yeah, and I'm not sure we can keep up with the demand. This is supposed to be a hobby, not a full-time job.
01:53
Oh, I expect we'll manage. Now, I meant to say, Tom's new greenhouse.
01:59
Very impressive. Honestly, Leonard, it's a game-changer for the farm shop. And bridge fresh, I expect. Absolutely. Oh, afternoon, Anna.
02:10
How's your mum?
02:12
Anna?
02:14
Oh, sorry, Tony.
02:16
Leonard.
02:18
What did you say?
02:19
We were wondering how Carol's doing.
02:21
Oh, I've just come back from the hospital now.
02:23
How's she recovering from her operation?
02:25
Oh, it's hard to say. She's either in terrible pain or away with the fairies on morphine. Oh, dear.
02:31
Oh.
02:31
But today, the yoghurt was too sweet and the pillows were overly flat. Right. And for some reason, she wants me to find Richard's old watch to have with her on the ward.
02:41
So, if she's started to complain about things...
02:43
I know, I know. Maybe she's feeling better. But I'm afraid Mum could find something to complain about, however poorly she is.
02:50
Yeah, I think you might be right.
02:52
Which is incredibly stressful, because I just have to sit there feeling helpless.
02:59
I'm sorry, Lily.
03:00
You said that on Friday. I just don't understand why you had to tell Fallon about me.
03:05
Well, I suppose we were getting everything out in the open and... I don't know, I felt like dodging it weren't right, not when you're being honest with someone.
03:12
Okay, but...
03:13
So it just sort of came out.
03:15
The thing is, Harrison, even we don't know 100% what's going on here, do we?
03:19
Don't we?
03:21
Not yet, not exactly.
03:24
I know how I feel.
03:27
Sorry, can you maybe stop sweeping for a minute?
03:29
Sorry, I've finished now anyway.
03:31
One lovely, clean path.
03:33
Very nice.
03:34
I'm due at Brookfield shortly because it's Josh's birthday and he's doing a video call from wherever he is in South America. OK. Ben's made a cake and we're having an intercontinental party.
03:45
Sounds like fun.
03:46
Yeah, it will be.
03:48
Look, you do realise how horribly awkward this is for me, with Fallon working for my mum? And she's my cousin, step-cousin, whatever that's called.
04:01
There's going to be some fallout, of course there is.
04:03
Fallout doesn't cover it, Harrison.
04:05
Well, yeah, and I'm sorry, but... The truth is, I am serious, you know.
04:12
Serious about what?
04:13
About you.
04:13
Oh.
04:16
I don't think this is a fling.
04:18
No?
04:19
Do you?
04:21
I don't know. No?
04:22
OK, it's early days.
04:23
Just slightly.
04:25
But I already know this feels great.
04:27
Well, yeah, it has been great.
04:30
It has been?
04:31
I mean, it is great. It's really great.
04:35
Phew.
04:36
Sorry.
04:37
No, because to me it feels well.
04:39
Maybe long term.
04:42
Wow, you're taking honesty to a whole new level now.
04:45
Too much? Dad. Sorry, scaring you off, am I?
04:49
Yes, I'm terrified.
04:53
Sorry, you can tell me to back off and I will.
04:57
I don't want to say anything until I've thought about the whole situation properly.
05:01
Right.
05:03
It's just... It's a lot, OK?
05:05
No, it is. I know it is. But this would have come out at some point.
05:10
Yes, but I'd have prepared myself.
05:13
Oh, Ben got the time difference wrong, idiot.
05:17
They want me at Brookfield right now. Oh!
05:20
Look, I'm sorry to abandon you, Harrison.
05:23
Oh, no worries. No, you go, but give me your ring, yeah? This is typical Ben. Just call me when you can.
05:30
Yeah, OK. I'm sorry. Bye.
05:32
Yeah, yeah, bye.
05:38
Yeah, she's OK as mags.
05:40
Cooked in pubs all over, but most importantly, she gets on with joy. Oh, good. There you go, darling. Thanks, Mum.
05:49
Are you sure you don't want nothing stronger? This is fine, no. I'm glad Mags is working out.
05:55
Well, the customers seem to like her specials.
05:58
I must thank Nick for recommending her.
06:02
Are you OK, Fallon? You seem a bit... What?
06:06
Distracted?
06:08
Work's full-on, is it?
06:10
Everything's a bit full-on at the moment. I'm sure...
06:15
Hey, look, when Kenton gets back from Sunderland, let's go to Birmingham for a day out, yeah? Maybe. Oh, yes, Harrison. You fancy one of our roast chicken sandwiches, my darling? Oh, um, I'm not sure. Well, Mags' chicken is that moist. You have to try it. And the Shires, yeah?
06:34
Um, yeah, if that's OK, Jolene.
06:36
Yeah.
06:37
Shall I get a sandwich for you and all, don't I? Oh, no thanks, Mum. I'm not hungry.
06:41
Well, you have one a bit later, then, because there's plenty.
06:46
You haven't told her, then.
06:50
Me?
06:51
Really?
06:52
I mean, you're living under her roof, so I kind of assumed that you'd have mentioned it yourself by now. I am going to.
06:59
How come you're not shacked up at the stables?
07:01
Actually, a mate in Borchester said I could stay at his gaff, but then he went on holiday and forgot to leave a case.
07:07
Listen, I wanted to tell Jolene and Kenton together, you know, but it turns out Kenton's not back till midweek now.
07:14
Mum said Shula wants to show him some of the projects she's involved in, so...
07:18
I'm sorry, Fallon, I know I'm making a mess of this.
07:21
Look, I want to be able to have an honest conversation with my mum, OK? So you need to come clean.
07:28
I know, I know, I will.
07:30
Oh, right on cue.
07:33
That's Lily now, is it?
07:35
I'll take it over there.
07:36
Yeah, you do that. And when you come back, just tell Mum the truth, OK? Cos if you don't, I will.
07:46
And now I've realised I need to drive back to Warwick to fetch some more clothes and other bits if I'm staying at Glebe while she's in hospital.
07:53
When are you going to do that?
07:54
Well, it's better tonight cos the traffic's easier on a Sunday, but...
07:58
Can I face driving there and back in one go?
08:01
And I'm not sleeping that well at Glebe, because the place feels completely soulless without her. Well, you know you can stay here, Anna. Oh, thanks, but no. I mean, it shouldn't be for long. Although, who knows? Obviously she can't come home yet, or possibly ever.
08:17
Well, it wasn't really suitable for her before, was it?
08:20
Not since her first fall, no, but surely impossible now. But is she going to see it like that? No.
08:27
Unlikely. When it comes to it, reality does kick in, you know. It did with my mother. Did it? Oh, yeah. We had quite a struggle with Mum. Then suddenly she just decided it was time to move to the laurels and that was that.
08:40
Well, I hope that'll be the same for my mum, but knowing her... Hannah, would it help at all if I visited Carol tomorrow?
08:48
Seriously? Of course. I'd like to see her. And if you give me a brother's watch, I can take that in with me, can't I?
08:56
Oh, that would be fantastic, Leonard. And how about I come into the hospital with you on Tuesday? I can tell her about Peggy's experience at the Laurels. And how having proper care and support made all the difference to her. Would you?
09:10
Oh, I'd be really grateful, Tony, because she won't listen to me, I know that. But if someone else says it... That's settled, then. You're not on your own with this, Annie. You know that, don't you? Thank you so much, both of you. This is just so kind. I'll go and fetch that watch now. No rush. Thank you again. No trouble.
09:29
Oh, that's messaged. Everything OK? Yes, fine.
09:35
Except Sabrina Thwaites dropped off some broken jewellery for repair and we don't do jewellery.
09:41
Not so far.
09:42
This is what I was talking about, Leonard. It's all too much. From now on, if it's not something we do, then we have to turn people away.
09:54
Harrison, I don't want you to think this is me giving you the brush off because it's not that. I really don't think it's that.
10:01
I wouldn't blame you if it were, Lily. I'm finding it pretty overwhelming myself.
10:06
Getting close to you, it was totally unexpected.
10:09
Totally.
10:10
But sometimes unexpected is amazing.
10:15
It is for me.
10:18
I'm sorry about my stupidly complicated, whatever it is, baggage and how it's affecting you.
10:25
I'm still here, aren't I?
10:27
Hopefully we can stay under the radar a bit longer.
10:30
Yeah, I'm afraid that's not going to happen. I'm going to have to tell Jolene.
10:34
Well, we'll just have to survive the storm, won't we?
10:38
I really hope we can.
10:40
Look, I need to go. Me too.
10:46
Thank you, and bye, sweetheart.
10:50
Here we go.
10:51
Oh, don't it smell delicious, Fallon? My mouth's just watering, carrying these out from the kitchen.
10:58
Smells great. Jolene?
11:00
Huh?
11:02
Listen, I need to tell you something.
11:05
Sure.
11:06
It's about me and... You and Fallon, yeah.
11:08
No. Sorry? And not me. Eh?
11:12
What you on about...
11:14
I am... I'm seeing someone.
11:18
What?
11:19
It's very recent, but it's happening, so I thought you should know.
11:24
But...
11:26
Already? Better believe it.
11:28
Are you OK about this, Fallon?
11:30
Is this why you're so distracted? Well, I was surprised that he's moved on so quickly. I bet you were. But there's a bit more to it than that, isn't there, Harrison?
11:40
Um, yeah.
11:41
Mm-hm. Well...
11:43
Go on, then.
11:46
Who is she?
11:47
Someone at work?
11:49
No, no. Well, look, cos that's why I wanted to tell you.
11:53
OK.
11:55
Spit it out, then.
11:58
It's... It's Lily.
12:02
Sorry.
12:04
Lily who? Lily Pargetter.
12:08
Our Lily?
12:10
Kenton's niece? Yes.
12:12
Yes.
12:13
You and Lily. Oh, you have to be joking me. He's not.
12:18
I thought you should know.
12:19
But...
12:21
But she's been in here recently.
12:23
I know.
12:25
Yeah, she came in for them chairs last week. Yeah.
12:29
Hang on. So, have you been carrying on with her while you've been living here? I wouldn't put it like that. Wouldn't you? We offer you our hospitality here. And all the time...
12:43
I can't believe this.
12:45
I'm sorry, Jolene.
12:48
Pack your bags and get out of my pub. I was going to tell you.
12:52
You've got five minutes to get your stuff or I will burn the lot, right? Copper or not, you see if I don't.
13:00
Now, get out!
13:08
Anna's bought a few of these chocolates for her mum over the last few months.
13:11
Oh, well, that's wonderful. Thanks very much.
13:14
You going to see her now, are you, Leonard?
13:16
I told Anna I'd visit today so she could have a day off, you see.
13:19
Oh, that's nice of you.
13:21
She was feeling very stressed.
13:22
I'm sure. Poor Anna.
13:25
And poor Carol too, obviously.
13:27
It's very difficult for them both.
13:30
I'm taking her son Richard's watch over to her.
13:32
Is that the son who died? Yes.
13:35
A few years ago. In France, as I understand it. Anyway, the watch seemed not to be working, so Tony and I had a look at it last night. It took ages, mind you. But eventually we got it fixed. So that's bound to cheer her up.
13:48
I'm sure it will.
13:51
Now, I keep meaning to say, Joy, we're still pondering your doorbell conundrum. It could be the electrics, but I'm afraid that's not our 40, Tony and me.
14:01
Oh, it's not the electrics, because it defeated my make.
14:04
Ah, he's an ex-roadie, isn't he?
14:06
Oh, yeah. He's very handy as Mick. But anyway, you are good, you and Tony, with your repair workshop.
14:13
Tony thinks we've become a victim of our own success.
14:16
Really? How do you mean?
14:18
Well, take yesterday. Sabrina Thwaite brought over a grandmother's silver brooch for the catch to be mended. And some little bracelets with dodgy links, all very delicate. But we don't have the skills for that kind of thing.
14:31
Well...
14:33
I could help with that, no bother.
14:35
Could you?
14:35
Oh, yeah. I worked in a jewellers in North Shields for a few years and the owner struggled with his cataracts, so he'd get me to help with the repairs.
14:44
So could you have a look at this brooch?
14:46
I can give it a try, Leonard.
14:48
Well, that looks excellent. I might see what's coming electric-wise if you're a mix willing to have a go too. I think you'd enjoy that, yeah. Wonderful. Right. I'd best pay for these and get off to the hospital.
15:00
No, I'm paying for them myself. No arguments. And you send my very best to Carol. Is that a deal?
15:07
Thank you, Joy. Yeah, that's a very good deal.
15:14
Right. Well, the table's nice and clean. Cheers, Mum. I couldn't face doing any cleaning over the weekend, so the place was a tip. Oh, it weren't so bad, Fallon.
15:23
Thank goodness for an afternoon off.
15:26
Hold on.
15:27
Are those Harrison shirts? Yeah, they were still in the dryer from last week. Well, don't start folding them. I'm not. Oh, shove them in one of them bags here. This one's got some space. I have a good mind to cut all his buttons off. What?
15:42
Come on, Mum. You're worse than me. Oh, I know. I'm sorry.
15:47
I just wish you told me about this the minute you knew. Well, I needed some time to think. And anyway, you were super busy with Kenton being up north. I'm never too busy to listen to you. I know. I'm sorry. But to be fair, I really thought Harrison was going to tell you himself. Not a single word till yesterday. When I forced him.
16:05
Can you believe I felt reassured having him at the pub while Kenton was away? Mm.
16:11
I haven't told him yet. Because he'll go ballistic. Yeah. Let's not spoil his time with Shuler. Agreed.
16:18
But come Wednesday, I'm telling him everything. Fair enough. Right.
16:23
Is that all his stuff bagged up then? Most of it, yeah.
16:27
I feel like chucking it out the window. You're going to have to calm down about this, Mum. I need to keep it civil because this is a joint property and we still need to untangle our finances. Plus, he's still paying the majority of the bills. Mm-hmm.
16:40
You got paid from Lower Loxley yet? Yeah, but what I agreed with Elizabeth depends on the participant numbers. Does it?
16:48
But you're not launching till New Year. No, so until then the salary's not huge, I'm afraid. Oh, Fallon, this is really bad timing for you. I was actually feeling positive about my life last week, despite everything that's happened.
17:03
But now I just don't know anymore.
17:09
Yes. Pip was telling us they'll say their vows in front of the Jacobean fireplace in the great dining room.
17:16
My favourite room in Lower Locksley. How lovely.
17:21
Except I won't see any of it, will I? I'll be stuck in here.
17:26
In mid-October? No, you'll be in rehab by then, Carol.
17:31
Or intermediate care, whatever they call it. They don't keep you on the ward longer than they have to.
17:36
Oh, I know that, Leonard, but I'm not sure I'll be going to rehab.
17:41
Huh?
17:42
At least I don't think so.
17:44
Oh, my back aches.
17:46
Oh, poor you.
17:48
Oh, and they'll be putting me in nappies as soon as they can. I'm sure they won't, Carol. Oh, yes, they will. Everyone seems to be in them here.
17:57
Nappies.
17:59
I've gone full circle from babyhood to decrepitude. The final indignity.
18:06
Oh, I nearly forgot, Carol. Anna found Richard's watch at Glebe and asked me to bring it in for you.
18:13
Oh, thank you, Leonard. Oh, that is kind of you.
18:17
Right, where did I put it?
18:20
Yeah, we're very proud of our award-winning range of smoothies. And the punters love them.
18:30
So do I.
18:31
Thanks for getting me out of the house, Mum.
18:34
Well, I hope you aren't blaming yourself for how Harrison's behaved, because it's nothing to do with you.
18:41
Trying not to, but it's hard not to feel, well, quite hurt.
18:49
I mean, I can't even think of contemplating a new relationship for years.
18:54
I'm pretty sure it won't be that long, but this is typical of men in my experience.
19:01
There must be different ways of loving people, don't you think? Because how the hell do you switch your affections like that?
19:09
Even last Friday night, he was asking if I wanted to try again. Honestly, I'm baffled. Why is he treating you like this?
19:17
We've had a mutual split, Mum, and now he's moved on. In a few weeks?
19:21
Yeah.
19:22
He is so obviously on the rebound, that's all I can say.
19:26
Yeah, more fool Lily.
19:28
He must be feeling his age, I reckon.
19:31
That's why he's hooking up with a much younger woman.
19:35
You know, I can already hear what people are going to say. What's that? She's a good age to have kids, isn't she? And that's what he wants. Simple as that. Oh, so transparent. Anyway, you need to think about me and my future. Because, I mean, you don't reckon that I should quit Lower Locksley, do you? What? No way. Oh, good. No, because I don't want to. Why should you?
19:58
But can I stand all the pathetic gossip and people whispering about me behind my back?
20:03
Oh, who's going to do that?
20:04
Well, the volunteers can get a bit gossipy, I reckon. Lower Loxley?
20:08
Nah.
20:10
If Neil or Oliver heard anything being said, they'd come down on it like a ton of bricks. And Elizabeth?
20:18
Well, that's a point.
20:21
I wonder what she reckons about all this. I'm not sure she knows.
20:26
Should I give her a call? No way. Sorry to interrupt, Bob, but is next week's staff rota going up soon, Jolene?
20:32
Oh, sorry, Joy. I totally forgot. I promise I'll do it tonight. It's useful to know. Sure.
20:39
Oh, no. That's Kenton.
20:42
Am I definitely not saying anything?
20:43
Please don't, ma'am. Not till he's home. OK, then.
20:48
Hello, my darling. I'm Sendalina.
20:52
You OK, are you Fallon?
20:54
Not really.
20:56
You look quite down.
20:57
Yeah, but if you don't mind, can we talk about something else, Joy?
21:00
Of course we can.
21:02
So, the reason I wanted to know about the staff rota is because I'm joining Tony and Leonard's repair workshop. Oh, are you? Quite excited about it. Oh, what are you repairing then? Jewelry to start with. Hey, you could join in too, Fallon. Your upcycling skills would be perfect.
21:21
Yeah, if I get a free moment, I'll look into it. When I'm in the right frame of mind, you know.
21:27
Sure. Sorry, Joy.
21:30
I'm always here for you, whether you want to talk or not. Thanks.
21:39
Sorry, Carol.
21:42
Have you found Richard's watch?
21:44
Yes, I'd put it in my inside pocket for safety.
21:50
We gave it a bit of a clean while we were at it.
21:54
This is not his watch.
21:56
Yes, it is.
21:57
No.
21:58
His watch had stopped.
22:00
Oh, right. Yes, it had stopped. We noticed that. So Tony and I fixed it last night. You fixed it? That's right.
22:07
It hasn't worked since he died.
22:10
I'm sorry?
22:12
It was returned to me with his possessions after he died, and it had already stopped. So Anna and I decided that it stopped when he died.
22:24
Oh, but is that likely? Probably not. But he was so far away when we lost him...
22:30
I know.
22:31
..that this watch felt like a connection to him somehow, to the moment he died because it had stopped. Oh, no. But now it's working.
22:42
I'm so sorry, Carol. Yes.
22:46
I shouldn't be surprised, should I?
22:49
Oh, this is typical you. What?
22:52
Always trying to help other people, even when they don't want it.
22:57
We had the best intentions.
22:59
Well, you could take it back. What? There's no point having it now. But you wanted it with you. Yes, I did when it was stopped, but now it's no good to me. But surely... Just give it to Anna, because I don't want it.
23:17
No, I'm shattered.
23:21
Oh, this painkillers are starting to make me feel very odd, so...
23:25
So can you leave me in peace?
23:27
Carol...
23:28
Yes, yes, goodbye, Leonard.
23:30
Yes, but I'm very sorry. I really am, Carol.
23:36
Right, then, I'll...
23:38
I'll get going.
23:43
Bye, Carol.
23:44
Bye.
23:46
Oh, dear...
23:55
Oh, yeah, that's holding really well now, Mick.
23:58
Eh?
23:59
The catch on this brooch.
24:01
Oh, it's dead fancy, is that?
24:03
So elegant.
24:04
Oh, they don't make them like this nowadays.
24:06
I've always liked silver.
24:08
Oh, me and all. Less flashy somehow.
24:12
I keep thinking about Tony yesterday when I collected this lot for repair. You'd have thought I was robbing the crown jewels off him.
24:20
I've told you, Joey. He didn't want to share the limelight. That's his trouble.
24:23
Oh, I think he was more worried he was going to lose track of things. He listed down every item I was taking, really detailed, so no-one would get muddled. Ahem.
24:35
By which he means us.
24:37
In case he went and lost something, I suppose.
24:39
You'd think he'd be grateful.
24:41
Anyhow, how are you getting on with that hairdryer?
24:44
All right, last bit of solder now. You...
24:49
It's done, yeah. Just needs testing.
24:52
Hello?
24:53
Is anybody there? Linda! What a lovely surprise.
24:58
I saw your garage doors open. I thought I'd be nosy. I hope you don't mind.
25:02
Oh, come on in. Welcome to our repair grotto.
25:06
Goodness.
25:07
As opposed to the repair workshop.
25:10
Ah, and you're not going into competition with Tony and Lennon. Ah, we're more of a subcontractor, eh, Joy? Ah.
25:16
Which explains why my hairdryer is on your workbench.
25:19
Oh, this is yours, is it? Oh, Mick's just finished soldering it. You can witness the testing stage, Linda.
25:25
Oh.
25:26
Oh.
25:28
Marvellous. I'm so grateful, Mick. I didn't want to buy a new one.
25:32
Look at that brooch. It's gorgeous. It's Sabrina Thwaite's grandmother's. Now with a fully working catch, see? Very impressive.
25:43
And how are you doing, love? Since Monty, I mean. Oh.
25:49
Well, not very well, if truth be told.
25:51
Oh, Linda. It's been truly dreadful a few weeks, as you can probably imagine.
25:56
But he's got a wonderful new owner, a retired police dog handler, so we're very thankful for that. Of course.
26:04
I'm sorry I haven't dropped round. No, no, no.
26:07
I know how busy you are with the shop and the pub. Have you got time for a catch-up now? Because we've not seen you properly in ages.
26:14
Well... Only if I'm not interrupting.
26:17
I reckon we've earned a nice strong cuppa.
26:20
So do I. I'll pop kettle on.
26:25
You see, people have started turning up at all hours, Anna, with any manner of items for mending and completely unrealistic expectations. We can't fix everything. We haven't got the skills. She's in the last bed on the right. Right. And involving other people in the actual repairs ends up with too many cocks.
26:46
She's having a doze.
26:47
Oh, there's a spare chair.
26:50
I'll nap that.
26:51
Mum?
26:54
I've brought Tony. How are you feeling this morning?
26:59
I was having a nap. Can you carry on dozing, Carol? Don't worry about us.
27:03
Yeah, you rest, Mum.
27:06
All right.
27:08
And...
27:10
I'm going to tell Leonard it's not on because we risk a drop in quality and that'll ruin the entire thing.
27:16
I thought you said I could rest.
27:19
Yes, of course.
27:20
Not easy when someone's grumbling by your ear.
27:23
Sorry, Carol.
27:24
And I haven't even got Richard's watch to cheer me up.
27:29
No. Well, sorry about that too.
27:32
Tony and Leonard were only trying to help.
27:35
Oh, it's hip.
27:36
Is it no better today?
27:38
Worse, if anything. They keep slipping down the bed.
27:43
Shall I get someone to pull you up? No, we could do it. I don't think we'd be allowed. I'll find a nurse.
27:47
No, no, no, no, leave it. The staff are lovely, but they're very busy. You just get used to waiting.
27:53
Did you get some sleep last night?
27:56
Five minutes here and there.
27:58
See, those two opposite, they have dementia. The ones fast asleep. Yes, they are now. But last night was mayhem. Trying to get out of bed. Oh, bless them.
28:12
Haven't they got broken bones if they're on this ward?
28:14
Yes. Oh, there was lots of crying out. One kept shouting, why won't you help me? Oh, dear. And I felt like joining in at one point.
28:24
Why won't you help me rather sums up how I feel.
28:28
Hopefully they'll be moved somewhere else soon. Yes.
28:32
There was a spaghetti junction yesterday. I nodded off and woke up to virtually a whole new patient.
28:39
Well, don't worry about other people, Carol. You've just got to concentrate on getting better.
28:46
And how do you suggest I do that, Tony?
28:50
Well, I don't know. Try to let it all wash over you.
28:55
Better still, you two could help me escape from this hell. Shh, Mum. They're doing their best. Oh, I've realised hospital is the worst place to be ill.
29:05
Unfortunately, the doctors won't let you go anywhere until you're deemed medically fit. That's right. Guess what you say, that.
29:12
But it's obvious they want the bed.
29:15
The discharge team keep breezing past wondering how I'm feeling every half hour. You won't be going anywhere till they know you're well enough for the next step. No.
29:25
But that is the million-dollar question, Anna, isn't it?
29:29
What's that?
29:31
What is my next step?
29:36
Here we go, Linda.
29:37
Oh, lovely. Thank you. Enjoy. Oh, tar, love.
29:42
Linda was just saying they've decided to shut up shop.
29:46
You're kidding. What, the B&B? Well, we've had multiple cancellations and hardly any new bookings over the last few weeks. Why is that?
29:56
Oh.
29:57
Not because of your Monty. I'm afraid so.
29:59
Someone's posted a review which went everywhere.
30:02
That's terrible.
30:03
All our years of diligent, painstaking hard work destroyed in a few minutes.
30:08
What a shame. People have got no idea, do they?
30:10
And I'm afraid this particular review was extremely personal. Oh, how... How upsetting. It was.
30:16
However, we are where we are. Yeah, but where actually is that, though, Linda? I mean, can you stay at Ambridge Hall without the B&B income? If you don't mind me asking. Oh, sadly not.
30:27
We'll have to look for something smaller in the village or as nearby as possible.
30:30
Oh, I do sympathise, you know. Most of my savings went into this house, so I've had no choice but to get work.
30:37
You wouldn't come back to Grey Gables, Linda, because what a smashing team now, and your reputation as Queen of Reception endures, you know.
30:44
He's always saying that. It's very nice of you to say, Mick, but the fun of the B&B is that Robert and I work side by side, and we love that. And you're your own bosses. Indeed.
30:55
Oh, but you love Ambridge Hall.
30:59
It will be a tremendous wrench, obviously, but our only choice is to downsize.
31:07
So have the physios got you up again? Well, they tried yesterday, but my blood pressure kept dropping.
31:13
Oh, well, that's not uncommon, I think. I expect they'll try again today.
31:18
Oh, they've already been.
31:19
They must have missed me out. What? Well, that's not good enough. You need physio input every day. I'll go and have a word, shall I?
31:29
You can try, but they will be on another ward by now.
31:33
Anyway, it doesn't look like I'll be going to the rehab place.
31:38
Who said that? Oh, sorry. I can't remember. Now I might as well face facts. I'm never going to walk again. Oh, Mum, you don't know that. I do.
31:51
Because even if I did manage a few steps, I will be terrified of falling again. So as far as I'm concerned, that's that.
31:59
But you can't just give up. Look, my mother knew a couple of ladies at the Laurels who'd broken their hips, and that's exactly how they felt. But after a while, with the right support, they made tremendous progress. Unlucky them.
32:13
They could afford the Laurels. I'm pretty sure we could manage some respite there, Mum. The staff really are wonderful.
32:21
Oh, Why pay a fortune for me to watch poems under the hammer at the laurels when I can do that at home? Home? Glebe Cottage? That is my home, Anna.
32:31
But you can't go back there yet, Mum. We'd need to sort things out so it's suitable. Although I'm not sure how.
32:39
carers four times a day, and they will give me a hospital bed, a commode, and even one of those sit-to-stand contraptions. Have you seen those, by the way? They are so clever. Was that that weird trolley thing we passed? Oh, yes, you can survey the world as they glide you along to the lavatory or whatever.
33:00
But your downstairs loo is tiny. Yes.
33:03
Oh, well.
33:05
If I do end up having to wear nappies 24-7 like everyone else, then who am I to complain?
33:11
Oh, you can't be serious. But this is where the laurels would come into its own carol, because the staff would help you regain as much of your independence as possible. They truly are wonderful.
33:23
Is there a parrot on this ward? I beg your pardon?
33:27
Well, someone seems to be repeating themselves. Tony...
33:33
I know. Retirement does feel trickier nowadays.
33:37
That's why I'll be working till I drop. I'll be bored out of my skull, stuck at home all day.
33:42
Oh, thanks very much. You were happy as Larry fixing Linda's hairdryer and that desk fan of Barry's.
33:48
Yeah, it was very satisfying.
33:51
I always assumed our retirement would be enjoyed in the comfort of our beloved Ambridge Hall. Such a pity.
33:58
I tell you what... You've both got me thinking now. Have we?
34:03
One of my mates down south who's retired, he set up this... How do I describe it? I think he called it a dog field.
34:11
What on earth is a dog field?
34:13
Now, promise you won't take this the wrong way, Linda. All right. I'm mentioning it because it sounded pretty easy to run for quite a good return. Interesting. Go on. Well, I can find out the details, but it's for exercising difficult dogs, I believe, or for dog walkers, that kind of thing. How's that work, then?
34:32
It's basically an enclosed field, so my mate has to rent some land and he charges folks to have the run of the place for their pets.
34:40
According to him, any road.
34:42
I wonder, Mick, might I get his number, please? I'd like to find out more about how it works. Yeah, of course, no problem. I'll send it to you now.
34:53
So who said you wouldn't be going to a rehab place? I told you. I can't remember. Did they say why? Probably too old, aren't I? What? They actually said that, Carol. I'll make a complaint if they did. That's blatantly ageist. Can't I get comfortable? You were very active before your first fall and you've got a right to try and get back to that, don't you think, Tony? Absolutely.
35:18
I do not want a complaint made on my behalf, thank you very much. Other people get turned down, they just have to lump it.
35:26
Most of the women in this ward are in a similar position to me.
35:29
I don't care if they are.
35:31
Just because you are a barrister, Anna, doesn't mean your mother is entitled to special treatment, you know.
35:36
But we have to try and get you some rehab.
35:39
No.
35:40
I have made up my mind.
35:42
I'll speak to the discharge team next time they come. What? No, no. Come on, let's think about this. Well, I expect they can make the arrangements to get me home, even if you won't. But what's the rush? I don't want to be.
35:55
on a hospital ward. No, but why not see how far you get with a physio in here? They might get you up and walking a few steps. Just let me speak to someone about that rehab so we can understand what's going on.
36:08
There really is no point, Anna, because as far as I'm concerned, the sooner I'm out of here, the better.
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37:24
Sorry, Fallon. Say that again?
37:25
I was asking how Shula's doing.
37:27
Oh, yeah, no, it's all good.
37:29
She's doing some amazing work up there with her community groups.
37:32
What sort of work?
37:34
Listen, I'll fill you in later. I've just parked up.
37:36
Oh, are you home?
37:37
Sort of.
37:38
Eh?
37:39
I'm nearly home.
37:40
Well, so, Kenton, where are you?
37:44
Actually, I'm at Grey Gables.
37:45
Oh, please, don't tell me you're going to see Lily. I'm just popping in, and if she happens to be around, then... No, Kenton, you'll make things worse, and they're bad enough already.
37:54
Sorry, Fallon, but I have to. I can believe it when your mum told me this morning.
37:57
She wasn't supposed to tell you till you got back.
37:59
No, she wasn't going to, but I knew something was up, so I forced it out of her.
38:04
I do not want you getting involved.
38:06
Don't worry. I'm asking a few questions, that's all.
38:08
That's the same thing.
38:10
I've just spotted her. I've got to go. Do not talk to Lily. I'll see you later. Kenton!
38:16
And I wanted to apologise again for you getting stuck in the middle of this... This hideous mess of mine. It's not remotely what I wanted, Lily, I promise you.
38:27
Also, I'm sorry if I jump the gun with what I said on Sunday, but...
38:30
It's how I feel, so...
38:33
Anyway, call me, yeah?
38:36
All right, OK. Bye, sweetheart.
38:42
Sorry. Sorry.
38:43
Uncle Kenton, you scared the life out of me.
38:47
I saw you sitting in your car and I thought I'd come and say hello.
38:50
Right, well, sorry, but my lunch break's nearly over.
38:53
How come you're spending it in your car?
38:56
I wanted a bit of time to myself, if you must know.
38:59
Oh, I wonder why.
39:01
All right, then, what is this? Because I need to get on.
39:05
I just want to know how long you and Harrison have been together.
39:09
What?
39:11
That is none of your business.
39:12
Well, it kind of is, because if Harrison was having an affair, he should be man enough to admit it.
39:18
The minute I heard that he and Fallon were splitting up, I knew there was more to it. Now, sorry, Lily, but you need to step up and tell the truth.
39:25
I don't need to do anything.
39:26
No, no, no. Don't worry, this isn't about you.
39:30
You're my niece, and I love you to bits.
39:33
This is about Harrison.
39:36
Well, if it isn't my favourite parishioner. Alan.
39:41
Oh, your least favourite after the trouble I call. Nonsense. Falling over in your church hut last week.
39:48
Oh, we were just glad we found you, Carol.
39:51
I'm sorry I haven't been here to see you this week. I've been flat out with parish business. Oh, please, please, don't worry.
39:56
Oh...
39:57
I'd hoped our unity bell would be restored this year, but we're still five or six grand short, so there's no chance.
40:04
Anyway, you're looking quite chipper, dare I say.
40:07
Well, today is the first time I've managed to sit out for any length of time. OK. Although they will have to get me back into bed soon. But I've had a wash and brushed my hair, so I'm feeling quite human. Fantastic.
40:21
Now, Usher sends her love as well as her...
40:27
Apricot shortbread. I seem to recall her talking about that in the ambulance. Oh, she wasn't sure you'd remember. She was trying to distract you from the pain.
40:36
And I remember you both sitting beside me in the churchyard.
40:40
We were trying to keep you warm.
40:42
It was very reassuring. Thank you.
40:44
Not at all.
40:46
Now, the other reason I'm feeling happier is the physios came earlier and I did manage one or two steps. Did you? Yes. And they were impressed with my balance.
40:57
Well, I must say, Carol, I'm pleased to see you looking so cheerful. I bumped into Tony in the village and he said you were very down in the dumps yesterday. Yes, I suppose I was. And he did mention that you and Anna had a few crosswords? Well, that's nothing new. She was quite upset, apparently.
41:21
May I speak plainly, Carol?
41:24
You're going to anyway, aren't you?
41:26
I'm afraid I am, yes.
41:28
Go on, then.
41:31
I keep telling you there was nothing between me and Harrison while he was with Fallon.
41:37
Mm-hmm.
41:38
Uncle Kenton, these assumptions and accusations are ridiculous.
41:43
Well, I'm sorry, but I'm just trying to establish the truth.
41:46
It's got nothing to do with you.
41:48
I'm your uncle and I care about you. Starting a relationship with someone who's freshly out of a long marriage, you're bound to get hurt.
41:55
Do I seriously have to listen to this?
41:56
Well, maybe you can't see it, but it's what happens.
41:59
I'm 26, not 16.
42:01
Yeah, and it's naive to think Harrison would want anything serious with someone so much younger. No offence.
42:07
You could not be more offensive if you tried.
42:09
But you know all this, because dating an older attached bloke didn't work out that well last time, did it?
42:15
Pardon?
42:16
That guy you were with.
42:17
I assume you mean Russ?
42:19
Him, yeah.
42:21
You know nothing about him, or why we split up, or anything, in fact. So how is this even relevant?
42:29
I don't know the fine details, but I'm a pretty good judge of character when it comes to successful relationships. Oh!
42:35
Sorry, can you hear yourself? The hypocrisy is mind-blowing.
42:39
How do you mean?
42:40
So, your love life has always been simple and straightforward, has it?
42:44
Well... Yeah, nothing dodgy, never to blame for anything. Because I have to say, Uncle Kenton, your reputation in the family is not squeaky clean.
42:53
What? It's not that bad.
42:56
Is it?
42:57
Anyway, we're not talking about me.
42:59
Well, maybe we should, because didn't I hear you and Jolene have been for marriage counselling recently?
43:05
Well, yes, but not in the way that you think.
43:07
Except I don't think anything, because it's none of my business. Just like me and Harrison is none of yours.
43:14
Ah, so there is a you and Harrison. You think it'll last?
43:17
I actually think it might, yes, but that is none of your concern.
43:21
Oh, come on, Lily, you deserve so much more than this.
43:24
Right. Well, lucky for you, my lunch break is over, so kindly get out of my car.
43:29
Fine.
43:30
Fine.
43:31
I didn't mean to upset you.
43:32
And just to be clear, Uncle Kenton...
43:34
Yes?
43:35
If I needed relationship advice, I would never, ever come to you. No offence.
43:41
Fair enough.
43:42
Argh!
43:48
Why is everyone so obsessed with the laurels?
43:51
I can't speak for others, but I've always rather liked the family feel. And your friends and neighbours have been nearby for regular visits while you get back on your feet. If I get back on my feet. This gives you every chance, Carol. And there's the added bonus that Anna will know you're safe and can stop worrying. Yes, she worries far too much. Does she? I mean, she was worried you'd fall again, and you did.
44:17
Ah, but I didn't fall in the house. No, no, you fell outside. But you could have died from the cold.
44:24
Yes, yes, all right.
44:25
And we found you, remember?
44:27
Yes, well, maybe I was a bit strong with her yesterday. Tony thought you were.
44:34
I could send her flowers to say sorry, couldn't I? That's a good idea.
44:39
Would you mind helping me do that, Alan?
44:42
Of course I will. Let's get my phone and I'll do a quick search for local florists right now.
44:47
Oh, I should be incredibly grateful to you yet again.
44:51
Hey, it's only me. Oh, no.
45:00
I'm in the kitchen, Harrison. Did you say you were coming over?
45:03
Yeah, sorry, I meant to text.
45:05
I'm just finishing up a grant application and I'm meeting Emma at the ball for a late lunch.
45:09
Right.
45:10
What's going on out there? Um... Well, in the hall.
45:15
Is that all my stuff bagged up?
45:17
Fine?
45:18
Yeah, well, Mum came round and we thought you'd need it in your new place at the Staples or wherever you're staying.
45:25
I'm not moving in with Lily if that's what you think I'm doing.
45:28
That's up to you.
45:30
Anyway, I'm heading off now, so... OK. Shall I help you put your stuff in the car?
45:34
No. No.
45:36
Cos, look, I've been staying at Chris's on his bed, which I have to pump up every couple of hours. And at 4 o'clock this morning, when I was pumping it up for the third time, I thought, what am I doing? Like, what am I doing?
45:50
I don't know.
45:51
If you're not moving in with Lily, you've got your mate in Borchester, haven't you? Or maybe you'll rent one of those flats in Darrington that you saw or find accommodation somewhere else, whatever.
46:01
Yeah, I thought that. And then I thought, I've already got accommodation. I've already got a house.
46:06
What?
46:07
This place.
46:08
I don't understand.
46:09
I'm sorry, Fallon, but this is my house, as much as yours, and with me paying most of the mortgage and the bills... But we talked about this. Well, not properly. No, we did. Well, I don't think so, but anyway, I've changed my mind.
46:22
What are you saying? You can't mean... You're not moving back in.
46:27
Harrison!
46:29
I realise it's not ideal for either of us. Oh, it's very far from ideal. But I can't afford anywhere else, and I've got as much right to live here while we sort out the legalities.
46:39
I don't know what to say.
46:41
A proper bed, Fallon, a room for me stuff, a washing machine, and obviously I won't bring Lily here if you don't want me to.
46:47
Ah, thanks for that.
46:49
I thought about it all night, OK? So, yeah. Yeah, I am moving back in.
46:56
Today.
46:59
Right, that is ordered. One seasonal bouquet.
47:03
Oh, thank you, Alan.
47:05
Now, I will pay you back as soon as I'm out of this place.
47:07
Oh, there's no problem. Oh, no, what am I talking about?
47:10
I've got my phone with me here. I can pay you back right now, can't I? No, please, there's no hurry. Yes, but it'll be good for me to practice. It's on charge behind there.
47:21
Can you pass it to me? Yeah, sure. But there's really no need. Yes, but I mustn't forget how to do it, this online banking malarkey. Not now I've learnt what to do.
47:32
A lot of folk who'd agree with you there. It is a malarkey.
47:35
Yes, especially when you're as ancient as I am. Now then, let me see if I can remember the procedure. So, how are you getting on with the other patients? Anyone interesting here? No. Oh, it's like musical beds. Oh, but that new lady opposite, Maureen, she's interesting. Ah, yeah. Oh, now I think I'm on the right page. Am I? Is this... Oh, this is where your bank details go, isn't it? Let's see. Yeah, yeah, that's right.
48:06
Can you put them in for me, Alan? Oh, sure. OK.
48:10
You know, Maureen opposite was telling me that her sister's currently in the laurels for respite. Yes. And they both think it's marvellous.
48:21
There you go. Yes, my detail's in.
48:23
Oh, thank you. No, no, I can do the rest. Yeah, I'm sure you can. No, of course, there's one or two problems there, of course.
48:30
At the laurels? Yes, well, for instance, getting into the building after hours. But the manageress at the Laurels is trialling our key fobs, I think it was, so that close family are not stuck on the doorstep. That's a good idea. Yes, apparently she's very good, this manageress. Very approachable. Maybe well worth meeting. I see. Hmm.
48:53
I don't like that smirk. Sorry? What smirk? The told-you-so smile on your face. Yes, it's a smile. It's definitely not a smirk. Good. I'm just pleased that you're perhaps reconsidering a stay at the Laurels. That is what you're saying, isn't it, in a roundabout way.
49:12
I might be, if I can't do the rehab thing.
49:16
And now you're smiling as well. I would smile even more, Alan, if you would pop down to the cafe and get me a proper hot chocolate to go with this apricot shortbread.
49:25
I'd be delighted.
49:26
And I think I'll have one myself to celebrate your changing your mind.
49:29
I knew you were smirking. Two celebratory hot chocolates coming up and definitely no smirking. Well, thank goodness for that.
49:46
Esme, hey.
49:47
OK to come over?
49:50
George? I was walking Holly round and I seen you from the lane.
49:54
Can we talk, please? Is that OK?
49:57
I've got work to do.
49:58
It won't take long.
50:00
The tree guards arrived then?
50:01
Setting them up now?
50:03
Good job, because the cows love scratching themselves from that old hazel. Your woodland's getting wrecked.
50:09
Hence the tree guards.
50:11
Of course, yeah.
50:13
Oh, hey, Holly. How you doing?
50:17
She's getting on now, isn't she?
50:18
Nearly 13, yeah. So we go a bit more slowly, but not much, eh, girl?
50:24
You get your sustainable farming application in, then?
50:28
Nope.
50:29
What?
50:30
Other things have been distracting me.
50:32
I thought that was going to be really important.
50:33
It was.
50:36
Listen, I wanted to say about Grandpa.
50:38
What about him?
50:39
He's a good worker, Esme. Knows his stuff and gets the jobs done.
50:44
Maybe not how I do him, but still fine. Better than Lazy Larry.
50:49
I heard you took him on, but everyone knows he's useless, see? That's why he's always available. It were me and you that fell out.
50:56
No, you let me down massively. I ain't got time to argue again.
51:01
Nor me, but Grandpa shouldn't have lost that work over it. He did nothing wrong.
51:05
Oh, he did.
51:06
No, no, no. It were down to me. Oh.
51:09
Eddie lied about where you were.
51:10
He were protecting me, though, Esme. You can understand that.
51:14
He still lied, George. And, as you know, I won't deal with liars. End of story.
51:23
There's chocolate chip or blueberry, Leonard.
51:26
Ooh, I love a blueberry muffin. There you are, then.
51:30
What a treat.
51:31
I thought we could do with a reward. For a very successful week. Indeed.
51:37
One ironing board, the little bookcase... And Richard's watch. Oh, Tony, what a mistake that was.
51:45
Carol was most put out.
51:46
Oh, you haven't heard then? She's turned a bit of a corner. Has she? Anna came into the farm shop first thing. She visited last night and it was like a different woman in the bed.
51:56
Really?
51:57
After dismissing the laurels on Tuesday, she's now decided a brief stay might not be that bad. What? She wouldn't get out of the car last time Anna tried to get her interested. Apparently Alan had a word. Well, blow me down. She's got a long road ahead of her, mind you. She has that.
52:14
Hmm.
52:15
Oh, I'm enjoying this muffin.
52:18
Perhaps we should have got a muffin for Joy and Mick.
52:22
Sorry?
52:23
Well, let me show you the silver jewellery Sabrina brought in with a faulty catch and some dodgy links. There. And they're fixed? A neat little repair by Joy. And thanks to Mick, Linda's hairdryer's back in full service at Ambridge Hall. Hmm. I'd say they've proved they're a useful addition to our merry little band.
52:45
Leonard, I'm going to have to put my cards on the table. Oh, well, what's the crumbs? Sorry?
52:50
Muffin crumbs. Oh, all right.
52:53
When we set up our little repair workshop, I wasn't signing up for a big enterprise.
52:58
Oh, it's hardly that, Tony. And if others have skills which complement ours, where's the harm? It needs to be manageable. We don't want it turning into a repair circus, do we?
53:09
Oh, come on, joy and make are hardly unmanageable. Oh, I'll have to get that. Sorry. Of course. No doubt it'll be yet more botanical samples for Natasha being delivered to the wrong address, but what's new? Hmm.
53:25
Good morning, Holly.
53:28
And George, of course.
53:30
Forget me, Holly's in charge. I'm just along for the ride.
53:33
What a lovely, waggy tail.
53:36
Well, she's pleased to see you.
53:37
I'm pleased to see her too.
53:40
And George, of course.
53:42
Are you still doing your walks, Linda?
53:44
Well, we're trying.
53:46
Robert went bird-watching this morning, so I thought I'd stretch my legs.
53:50
It is something you miss.
53:52
Not when it's pouring with rain, I bet.
53:54
Oh, you'd be surprised.
53:56
How is Amber doing? She must be very close now.
53:59
Due dates today, actually. Is it really? Mum says that virtually never happens, so I reckon we're safe today.
54:07
And when does your cast come off?
54:08
Tuesday. I can't wait. Must have been terrible in the heat. Oh, pure torture, yeah. Then I got loads of physio to do. Of course.
54:16
So you can get back to Meadow Farm.
54:19
Actually, I ain't there no more.
54:21
No?
54:22
Didn't work out in the end.
54:23
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Whenever I've seen her, Esme always speaks very highly of you.
54:29
Shame, in a way.
54:30
I remember how worried she was about the future of the farm before she took you on, George.
54:34
That ain't changed. She's always stressing. Which I don't really get, to be fair.
54:38
No?
54:39
She's sitting on just shy of 150 acres, isn't she? And? There's a few acres that ain't great quality, but most of it's sound. She just needs every acre earning its keep, you know? Then it'd be fine. Right. Yes, I see. Oh.
54:55
Oh, that's Amber now. She's at home today, but she's really bored.
55:01
Amber? Send her my best.
55:02
George, it's coming. What? The baby.
55:05
You're joking. The baby's coming. Oh, goodness.
55:08
My waters are broken and the triage midwife said to come in right now.
55:12
To the birthing centre?
55:14
Obviously. Where else?
55:15
But everyone's at work. Who's going to drive us?
55:17
I...
55:19
What? No way are you driving? George, I'll drive you. Yeah.
55:23
Who's that? Who are you talking to?
55:25
It's Linda. I'll put you on loudspeaker.
55:28
Hello, Amber.
55:29
Hi, Linda.
55:30
Did George say?
55:32
I think this is it.
55:33
Then I insist on taking you. Give me ten minutes to fetch my car and I'll be with you.
55:37
Oh, really? Oh, that's wonderful. Thank you.
55:40
Cheers, Linda. See you in a moment.
55:42
Thanks.
55:43
I've got my bag ready.
55:44
Right. I'm on my way.
55:50
Good Lord, it's John's toy tractor. Oh, Dom and his team have waved their wand then. Hopefully.
55:59
Let's see.
56:01
Would you look at that. Wow, it's good as new.
56:05
It's exactly how it was when he was little.
56:09
I don't know what to say.
56:11
The attention to detail. Even the wing mirrors are realigned. They were almost bent off, weren't they?
56:18
Patty's going to be... Well, she's going to cry when she sees this.
56:23
I don't think she's the only one.
56:26
No. Sorry, Leonard. Don't be silly. Dom and the team have done a fantastic job and they've brightened your day. They've done more than that.
56:36
But this is why they do it, to brighten someone's day.
56:41
I suppose it is. Aren't we the same?
56:44
OK, there's the satisfaction from fixing something, but... But ultimately, our reward is the smile on the owners' faces. Pretty much.
56:54
You're right, of course, Leonard. Oh, I'm sorry.
56:57
Finding John's toy tractor, then Dom offering to restore it, it's had a bigger effect on me than I realised.
57:06
I think I've been a bit difficult recently, haven't I?
57:09
I'm saying nothing.
57:11
But I do think Joy and Mick have something important to offer here.
57:16
Yes.
57:19
OK, then, let's bring them into the team, our merry little band. Well, it could probably do with being a bit merrier. Oh, right.
57:28
By the way, is Natasha going to put an area aside at the tea room for us? Yes, with set days and times, which suits me down to the ground. Well, that'll stop people turning up at all hours. Precisely.
57:44
You okay to stand?
57:45
Yes, I can stand. It was just getting out the car. I'm afraid it's quite a small car. Oh, it's fine. We're very grateful, aren't we, George?
57:52
Really grateful.
57:53
Here's your back.
57:54
Tara.
57:56
It's drop-off only here, so I won't stay.
57:58
Sure. No, you get off.
58:00
but I wish you all the very best. Thank you. What do they say nowadays?
58:05
Oh, yes. I'm sending you all my positive vibes.
58:10
Cheers, Linda.
58:11
Bye. Thank you.
58:14
Right, shall we do some video?
58:16
What? No.
58:18
I need something for the birth story, don't I?
58:20
OK. Well, we have to be quick. You don't want to give birth out here.
58:24
No, it'll be ages before that happens. All right, are you rolling? Yes.
58:28
Right, I'll get the entrance in the back road.
58:30
Yep.
58:31
So, yeah, recording.
58:34
Hi, everyone. A quick sit rep for you. We're at the birthing centre because my waters broke at approximately an hour ago. And today is my due date, so this is it. It's happening.
58:47
Welcome to my birth story.
58:52
You don't mind if I finish my sandwich?
58:53
Oh, of course not. Look, shall I come back later, Esme? I'm obviously interrupting your lunch.
58:59
Yeah, I won't be around later. I need to supervise Larry. I'm just chasing up with my accountant because she's billed me way too much.
59:05
Oh, dear.
59:07
At least I hope it's a mistake.
59:10
Anyway, what can I do for you?
59:12
Well, it's more a question of what I can do for you. Really? Let me explain. Esme, if you had, say, one or two acres of unproductive land at Meadow Farm, something not earning its key...
59:25
I mean, I've got slightly more than that.
59:27
Then we, my husband and I, Robert, would be interested in discussing a joint enterprise with you, namely a dog field. A dog field? What on earth is that? It's somewhere secure for dogs to be exercised. Or people sometimes hold doggy parties. Or dog walkers might hire the space on a regular basis.
59:47
I've never heard of that. It's very popular. And people actually pay for it?
59:50
Oh yes. Some owners, lots of them actually, find it a godsend.
59:56
I'm amazed. It requires some initial investment, of course, to create a secure and interesting space, but after that there's just regular maintenance tasks like mowing, providing fresh water and so on, which Robert and I would undertake.
60:11
I don't mean to be rude, but why would I want to get involved with that?
60:15
I haven't got enough time to run the farm as it is.
60:17
It can be very profitable.
60:19
Plus, I'm not sure you and your husband being involved is the best promotional angle. Pardon?
60:26
After your dog killed David's sheep.
60:28
But that is rather the point.
60:30
Oh, I'm sorry. But I do need to get on.
60:35
Of course. I shouldn't have bothered you.
60:38
I need to check these invoices.
60:41
Oh, that's mine.
60:43
Don't worry, I'll see myself out.
60:48
Linda.
60:49
Hello, George. Is there any news?
60:52
Unfortunately not. We're on our way home in the taxi.
60:54
You're on speaker, Linda. It was my fault.
60:57
Oh.
60:58
Well, is everything all right?
61:00
Everything is fine.
61:01
Turns out her waters hadn't broken.
61:04
No. You see, the baby was pressing on my bladder.
61:07
So she had a bit of a, you know, an accident, like... Basically, I wet myself.
61:12
Oh, no.
61:13
Poor you.
61:14
I just assumed it was the baby's waters. I expected. And being my due date.
61:18
She thought, yay, this is it.
61:20
But turns out it wasn't.
61:22
So anyway, thank you again for driving us. But yeah, false alarm.
61:26
Thanks again, Linda.
61:30
I can't believe I got that so wrong.
61:32
I can't believe I never burst out laughing in that cubicle. The midwife was so desperate for you not to be embarrassed.
61:38
I know, and the more supportive she was, the funnier it got.
61:42
Perfectly understandable, my lovely. Such an easy mistake.
61:46
No, don't, please. Don't start me laughing again or I might wet myself.
61:49
You better not.
61:50
No, stop it, George.
62:01
Oh, it's so impressive here, Usha. Even this latte's decent. Did you like the manager, by the way, Anna?
62:07
Actually, I did. And they seem happy to take Carol for a few weeks' respite? They'll need to assess her. Well, of course, but I don't think her needs are any greater than some of the other residents here, do you? No, probably not. They'll need to get her pain under control at the hospital first. I'm sure they will. And then I need Alan to share his secrets of persuasion with me, because he worked a miracle changing Mum's mind once she's decided something.
62:33
She was starting to feel better, though, wasn't she? That changes your thinking.
62:37
She even sent me flowers, which was lovely, but very unexpected. She does seem to listen to Alan. He can be very persuasive. In my book, he is an absolute saint.
62:50
I'm not sure you're adopting precisely the same definition as the Church of England there, Anna.
62:56
Well, possibly not.
62:57
But I know what you mean.
63:02
Alan?
63:05
Lily. Have you got a minute, please?
63:08
Um, not much more than a minute, to be honest. We've got a meeting with your mum. Oh, sorry. It's Amber.
63:16
She had a false alarm yesterday. Well, don't think you should take it? No, no, she's fine. I bumped into her earlier and we got interrupted, that's all. I'll ring her back shortly.
63:27
Look, I realise I'm probably the last person you want to see. Not quite. But Mum is really excited about working with you on your new events programme and I wouldn't want to make working here awkward for you in... in any way whatsoever so if you want me to avoid lower locksley what i will absolutely do that this is your family home of course you should come and go as you please if you're sure but just so you know lily i won't be quitting my job here no good well actually that's a big relief
64:07
Morning, Carol.
64:09
Oh, I'm sorry. Did I wake you up?
64:12
I just had a message from Usha to say that they're very impressed with the laurels. She and Anna are visiting as we speak, you see. Aren't they? Yeah, they're enjoying a posh coffee in the bistro area. That'll be you and Anna in a week or two.
64:27
The nurses haven't got you sitting out today, then? No, I know they tried, but I can't... Well, you do look a bit washed out. Have you had some painkillers?
64:36
Oh, yes, yes, yes, I have, but... Oh, I'm sorry.
64:40
Do the staff know how you're feeling? Yes, yes, they've tried ringing, Anna. Have they? Right.
64:49
I'm not sure what she can do. No, but do you know what? I bet her phone's on silent while they're doing their visit. I'll message Usha. Hers will be on silent too. Her office rarely leave her alone, so she's always checking.
65:05
And she will get Anna to ring the ward.
65:08
There we go, that's sent.
65:11
Good. Can I get you anything, Carol? Can you manage a few mouthfuls of hot chocolate, maybe? They were rather nice on Wednesday, weren't they? No, no, no, not today.
65:22
Should I get the nurse and see if there's anything else they can give you? No, they've done everything. But still... No, no, please, don't. Oh, OK, then, I won't.
65:33
Would you like me to sit with you for a while? No.
65:38
Yes, of course. I've always got time. For your favourite. For my favourite parishioner, absolutely.
65:49
I'm feeling rather odd. OK. Just very tired. Would you... Can you hold my hand? Of course, of course. Come on, here. How's that?
66:10
Thank you.
66:15
I'm not frightened now. No? I'm glad.
66:19
I'm very glad.
66:22
Oh, sorry. Let's keep drifting off. No, that's fine. You just rest, Carol. You relax as best you can.
66:29
Yes, relax, yes.
66:31
Anna will be on her way any minute. Yes. And I'll stay with you until she gets here, so don't worry.
66:38
Yes.
66:42
I like to hear your voice.
66:45
Right. What shall I talk about?
66:49
You won't want me jabbering on about silly stuff, will you?
66:52
I could maybe say a few prayers, if you like. Nothing too heavy, just some comforting thoughts, really. Would that help?
67:03
Yes, thank you. OK, then.
67:06
So, let me think.
67:11
Gracious God, nothing in death or life, nothing in the world as it is, nothing in the world as it shall be, nothing in all creation can separate us from your love.
67:26
But I really do have to get on, Lily. Was there something else that you wanted to say?
67:33
Sorry, yeah.
67:36
It's just...
67:38
I wanted to say that...
67:41
I hope you don't think there was anything going on between me and Harrison while you were together, Fallon because there honestly wasn't whatever Uncle Kenton thinks he spoke to you yes, he did it's literally none of his business yeah, which is what I said to him in the end and a bit more quite a lot more, in fact is he just couldn't let it go. That's Kenton for you. He was actually quite offensive. Oh. I told him he was a hypocrite.
68:11
Ah, bet he didn't like that. No, he didn't.
68:15
But, Fallon, you don't think there was something going on, do you?
68:20
Because there really wasn't.
68:23
No.
68:24
It's not Harrison's style.
68:27
I'm angry with him for lots of reasons. Lily, believe me, but I know he's not a cheat. He's not.
68:33
Oh.
68:34
This is weird.
68:36
What's weird?
68:38
I'm not used to someone else sticking up for Harrison, because five minutes ago that was me.
68:44
Oh, yeah, I see what you mean.
68:49
Yeah, listen, while we're here, would it be all right for us not to pretend that everything's fine, you and me?
68:57
Sure. Because that would be exhausting.
69:00
OK, then.
69:01
Um... Civilised, but not over-friendly. Exactly.
69:10
Thanks for coming with me, Usha. I really appreciate it. Oh, no, I enjoyed myself. I've only visited people before. I've never had the full tour. I can see Mum being happy here, you know. She'd never admit it, of course. Oh, never. But she'd be all right for a while, until we know how mobile she's going to be. Mm-hmm. I couldn't afford long term. Oh, no, it's certainly not cheap. Heaven knows how people manage.
69:33
Um, here's my car.
69:36
Where are you parked? Oh, round the back. Thanks again for coming with me, Usha. Oh, no worries.
69:41
Damn, I forgot to check my phone. Oh, so did I.
69:46
Look at grief. Five missed calls and how many messages? I've got three from Alan. What? Right, you're to go to the hospital immediately. What? But, oh, no, is it Mum? Come on, I'll drive you. But I don't understand. Anna, get in. Come on.
70:05
where there will be no sorrow, no weeping, nor pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
70:17
Amen.
70:19
Mum, we came as soon as we could.
70:22
She's just this minute slipped away.
70:25
But... I'm so sorry, Anna.
70:27
I don't understand. She was getting better.
70:29
Why don't you come sit here and hold her hand?
70:32
Yes, you sit with your mum.
70:35
All right.
70:37
Thanks, I will.
70:39
Some people find it comforting to sit with someone after they've died. A chance for a final farewell?
70:44
What?
70:45
We'll give you a few minutes to say goodbye.
70:48
And we'll just be outside, Anna, OK? OK.
70:51
But...
70:52
I'm so very sorry for you.
70:54
We both are. No, no, but wait. I need to know.
70:58
Sorry. I mean... How did it... How did it happen?
71:03
It was very peaceful.
71:05
But she's been fine the last couple of days, hasn't she? More than fine. She was her old self and even feeling more positive.
71:12
She was, yes. But I think that's sometimes how it happens. You know, people feel a kind of strength and then I suppose they need that strength.
71:22
Do you think...
71:24
Did she know what was happening?
71:27
Alan, sorry, I need to know.
71:29
Of course you do. She was tired when I arrived. Very tired, but not in pain, I don't think. You're sure?
71:37
She said the staff had looked after her and she still had that twinkle in her eye. That's Carol. She told me she wasn't frightened now. Frightened? No, she wasn't frightened. That's what she said.
71:49
But you mean she had been? She had been frightened. I think we all are, aren't we, to some extent. So then... What did she say then?
72:00
The nurses made her comfortable and she wanted to rest and for me to stay with her till you got here.
72:07
OK.
72:08
So she wasn't alone? And she seemed to relax and gradually, I think after a little while, she felt able to let go.
72:18
Oh, Mum.
72:19
It was very, very peaceful.
72:23
Come on, Alan, let's give Anna and Carol some time.
72:26
Yes, of course.
72:27
We won't be far.
72:33
Oh, Mum.
72:36
Why couldn't you wait?
72:40
I was at the Laurels and it was lovely.
72:45
I could see us having a coffee together and probably arguing over something rather as usual, but you would have liked it.
72:54
I really think you would have liked it.
72:59
Why couldn't you hang on just a few minutes to say goodbye, Mum?
73:04
After everything, everything we've been through, you and me, all these months...
73:13
Why couldn't you wait?
73:16
I needed to say things.
73:20
Mum, why didn't you wait for me?
73:24
Why?
73:28
Oh, Mum.
73:57
Thank you.
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