19/12/2007

Brookfield's Christmas tree's looking great, especially with the Santa and snowman decoration Ben and Josh made with Heather. The beautiful tree and a wonderful afternoon leaves Ruth feeling sentimental as she compares their life to this time last year. David agrees they've come through stronger than ever.

Alan's never seen St Stephen's look so lovely and he knows Amy and Mabel are really looking forward to hearing the gospel choir. Joe's still moaning about giving Lynda the mistletoe and holly for free. He at least expects free tickets for the concert.

It's a full house and Alan can't help feeling it would have been easier to fit everyone in if the church had chairs. Bert however has told David that it's easier to squeeze more into the pews.

Everyone agrees the evening is a great success. The choir seem to have enjoyed it too; so much so that they strike up an inpromptu encore at The Bull. Joe takes a cap round but Lynda's not convinced he's collecting in aid of the choir. Lynda insists on taking the money to put behind the bar - assuring Joe that she'll tell the choir it was his idea.