26/09/2011

Pat tells Kathy of her worries about how much money she and Tony will need to cover their mortgage and other costs. Kathy wishes there was more she could do to help.

Clarrie arrives to help Joe and Eddie collect the windfalls in the orchard. Jim's glad Leonie and James aren't there - they drove him mad at the flower and produce show. They agree to keep the cider-making secret from them.

Joe and Clarrie reminisce, and agree that Grange Farm's orchard has been neglected because there's no one to look after it properly, especially since Oliver has a lot on his plate. Jim thinks it would be a good project for the community, and it would be a wonderful opportunity to preserve the old varieties of apples, pears and all kinds of fruit. Jim knows the difficulties of relying on volunteers though, and explains how Jill's struggling to cover a shift in the shop on Thursday.

Joe's been thinking about how to earn some money, and is considering selling Bartleby. He started thinking about it the night Clarrie went missing, when he thought he'd never see her again. Clarrie dismisses his idea, and insists she's all right now.