17/12/2010

Roy promises he'll be home to make sure Phoebe gets an internet connection in time to Skype with Kate at 7pm. He's frustrated with Kate for causing Phoebe so much anxiety. The call comes through, and Kate's full of how busy she's been. She gets Nolly to say hello but soon has to end the call, leaving Phoebe upset that she didn't get the chance to tell her everything. Roy praises Phoebe for being so grown up about taking to Nolly, and assures her they'll have a good Christmas.

Pat tries to reason with Helen but Helen insists that if Tony cared about her, he wouldn't be so again her having the baby without a partner. Ian turns up to work on the nursery and senses the atmosphere. Pat leaves but Helen insists she wants Ian to stay. He tries to get her to talk but Helen insists she's fine.

Pat calls on Kathy with a Christmas card and presents, and is glad of the chance to talk about the situation with Helen. Kathy's sure Helen and Tony are both hurting, and Christmas should help to bring them together. Pat's not convinced. She can't see how they're ever going to mend it.