25/05/2011

While preparing for the book club, Lynda and Robert chat about the Britain in Bloom committee. They discuss Lynda's birthday trip to Yat Rock, where they hope to see more peregrines and maybe goshawks.

Robert welcomes Jennifer and Susan, and explains that since Cranford's not his kind of book he's just in charge of refreshments. With the meeting in flow, Jennifer enthuses over the book. Everyone agrees with her, except Susan, She didn't believe Miss Matt's understanding of retail and this ruined it for her. Jennifer hasn't made a decision on the book for the next meeting yet, so will email her choice.

Kenton suggests a drink and chat would help David unwind. David's convinced he's ruined things for good with Elizabeth and talking about it won't help. Instead he intends to throw himself fully into his work.

Shula's not managed to get anything out of David either. It's brought back Shula's memories of losing Mark, but unlike Elizabeth she didn't blame anyone. Shula wonders if she could make Elizabeth see that acting destructively isn't the best option. Kenton suggests she gives it a try, although Elizabeth might not want to hear it.