17/11/2009

Peggy goes shopping with Jennifer, leaving Lilian looking after Jack. Jack instantly becomes difficult, and aggressively knocks her against the wall. Lilian tries to calm him down, and suggests that they go out. She drives him to the prison - thus fulfilling her desperation to see where Matt is being held. Peggy thanks Lilian for taking care of Jack. Lilian guiltily tells Peggy that they went out - but doesn't say where they went.

Ed tells Joe he wishes he could find a way to thank Oliver for all his support. Later, Joe's Christmas shopping in Borchester, and sees Peggy and Jennifer. He asks after Jack, and offers to go and chat to him one day, to give Peggy a break. Peggy's grateful for the gesture, but tells Joe that Jack is in a pretty bad way at the moment. Joe says how sorry he is. Peggy is touched.

Later, Joe and Clarrie talk about Christmas, and their usual plans for the turkey slaughter and preparation for sale. Joe comments on how lucky they all are. Clarrie cannot help but wonder what Joe might mean - until he refers to Jack and Peggy. Clarrie shares Joe's sentiments that the Grundys are, indeed, fortunate.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.