25/01/2008

Knowing Brian's already made provisions for Ruairi, David's surprised to learn that Brian wants to change his will, clearly wanting Ruairi to have the same options as Adam and Debbie with regard to Home Farm. The biggest surprise to David is that Brian hasn't spoken to them, nor Jennifer, to discuss this. Brian admits he's using David as a sounding board. Ruth's surprised at how he's going about it.

Ruth and David seem to have everything sorted for when Ruth has her operation. Suddenly it's all starting to seem very real to Ruth but she's determined to go through with it - it's just the waiting she's tired of.

Matt rings Annabelle to make sure she reads the feature in The Echo. Annabelle makes a special call at Matt's office to congratulate him, praising his handling of the situation. Matt acknowledges that it was Annabelle who made him take the threat seriously, and invites her to lunch. She's too busy for lunch, but is easily persuaded to have dinner with him. She wants to get changed first though and when Matt suggests they make it an occasion, Annabelle doesn't hesitate.

Episode written by Adrian Flynn.