30/09/2009

Lilian's at Home Farm for a family meeting about Peggy's finances. She finds Adam in the yard, and tells him about the footpath debate at the parish council. Adam tells Lilian about the fun at Alice's 21st last night.

Lynda appears with Scruff. Last night's setback isn't going to stop her opposition to Adam's plans. Lynda tells Adam she's seen two Brown Hairstreak butterflies in the area. They're very rare and lay their eggs in hedges. Adam mustn't cut the hedge by Long Wood. Adam eventually agrees, to Lynda's delight.

Jennifer's been talking to Kate on the phone. She tells Brian she thinks Kate's restless now she's finished her community development course - Brian didn't even know she was doing one!

Tony arrives, and the meeting starts. Brian tells everyone that Bryce is reviewing Peggy's portfolio. Jennifer and Lilian pooh-pooh Tony objection to Bryce also being the Aldridges' advisor. Brian says it's important for Jack and Peggy to live without financial stress, which Tony agrees with. Brian tells them there won't be as much to pass on to the next generation as there was. Tony blusters that he isn't worried about his inheritance. His only concern is his mother's welfare and it always has been.

Episode written by Keri Davies.