06/01/2008

Lilian's arranged for her and Matt to go to Peggy and Jack's. Acting concerned that her arrangements might have spoiled Matt's plans, she questions whether maybe he was hoping to meet Annabelle. Matt insists not but is quick to sing Annabelle's praises, especially her amazing strategy to deal with the great crested newt problem. Lilian quickly reminds Matt that Annabelle has a gorgeous beau.

Daniel wants to go shopping but Shula soon puts paid to his plans when she learns that he's won £5.50 playing pontoon with Jim. She leaves Alistair to talk to Daniel while she sorts out Jim. Daniel can't see what all the fuss is about and, unaware of Alistair's past gambling problems, neither can Jim. Shula hopes Daniel will forget all about the incident once Jim goes home but she and Alistair agree he doesn't seem in any hurry to leave.

When Daniel has to hand back his winnings, Jim wastes no time in giving him the fiver back. He's allowed to give his grandson some money if he wants to and, after all, Daniel won it fair and square so Jim sees no harm in Daniel having it - as long as he doesn't tell his mum.