12/12/2010

Lily and Freddie's birthday party goes well, with everyone enjoying the skating. As thank you for putting him up, Kenton wants to organise a mysterious highwayman character for the final week of Deck The Hall.

Kate feels guilty when Phoebe says that Kate's going back to Johannesburg for six whole weeks, and Hayley tells Kenton how difficult it's made things. He also notices a chilly atmosphere between Jill and Nigel. Elizabeth explains that Jill thinks they're pushing Freddie too hard with his extra tuition.

It's Tony and Pat's wedding anniversary and Tony's booked a romantic dinner. They end up discussing the new refrigeration unit, which is being installed tomorrow, and Vicky's training - which Susan will start on Tuesday. Tony questions Vicky's suitability, but Pat's sure she's just the person they've been looking for.

They discuss their plans for Christmas and New Year, and ponder how different next year will be with Helen's baby. Pat's pleased Helen wants her at tomorrow's antenatal class but Tony still has strong feelings about Helen bringing up the baby on her own. He and Pat have come through good and bad times together, and he just wanted Helen to have the same chance as they did.