24/12/2009

Jill entertains the visitors in Lower Loxley's kitchen but admits to Elizabeth that she's glad it's the last day. Elizabeth feels the same even though it's been a great success. She shows Jill the Borchester Echo's double spread of Brenda's lovely photos and Nigel agrees that they should give Brenda a bonus. They've made a decent profit - including their cut from Joe Grundy Enterprises.

Annette dithers about going to Bridge Farm - decorating the tree is a family thing. But Helen insists that she thinks of Annette as family.

Tom isn't keen on Annette being there but agrees to be nice to her. He teases Helen about her alleged boyfriend. Helen points out that both Brenda and Annette have met Leon. When Tom asks Annette what he's like, she's not forthcoming. Pat's sure they'll meet him soon though. When Helen makes a fuss of how good it is to have Annette there, Annette gets a bit tearful. If it hadn't been for Helen, she doesn't know what would have happened. Helen points out that if it hadn't been for Annette, her life would have been infinitely duller.

As Tom gets the lights working, Annette agrees they look beautiful and Helen announces that now Christmas can begin.

Episode written by Caroline Harrington.