01/09/2008

Susan's disconcerted to find Ed in the kitchen at Ambridge View having stayed the night with Emma. The atmosphere is awkward. Susan's civil, but begrudges washing up Ed's mug when he's gone.

In the shop Jennifer jokes to Susan about IOUs. Susan doesn't like the way the swap club's going. It's getting far too complicated. Jennifer says she's hoping to have a small exhibition of findings from the dig in the village hall. Ed arrives and again Susan's put out, this time to find that Ed knows the type of bread George likes and is willing to buy it for the Carter household. Ed asks Jennifer to put news of Grange Farm's open day on the website.

Pat and Tony are worried about the strain Tom and Brenda are under because of the pig business. Tony suggests Tom set up a separate, organic, business at Bridge Farm. Pat points out that it will be a huge workload for Tom, what with Gourmet Grills and more responsibility for the management of Bridge Farm. It might detract from the energy in Tom that Brian values so much. Tony agrees, but suggests that the effect might make Brian a bit more reasonable.

Episode written by Keri Davies.