05/10/2011

Jennifer wants to hear all about Alice's university course. They read a letter from Ruairi, who seems to be doing ok.

Jim tells Joe that with the help of the community, they could return the orchard to its original state - but it would need Joe to be the grand overseer. After some persuasion Joe warms to the idea, and agrees that Jim could have a word with Oliver.

Susan's in a panic. She's been to visit her mum and found her brother, Clive, there. He's been given permission to leave his bail hostel for a few days because Ivy is ill. Susan's got no illusions about her brother, and wants Neil to stay at home as she is hosting the book club there.

As Usha and Jennifer discuss the novel, Susan's on edge. Jim and Joe's late arrival sends her into total panic, thinking it's Clive at the door. Jennifer asks Susan if she's ok and Susan reveals that Clive is back Jennifer is both sympathetic and horrified. Usha and Jennifer insist she mustn't let her brother ruin the evening. Susan despairs. Clive ruins everything. That's exactly what he does, over and over again.