27/10/2011

Christine and Jim do some gardening together, and plan to reward themselves with lunch in the pub. But as they're walking to The Bull next door, chatting about Lynda's efforts with the Christmas show, Christine spots Clive across the Green. Terrified, she's about to rush back into the house, but Clive goes into the shop. Jim says Clive is as anxious to avoid Christine as she is to avoid him. But she's trembling, and Jim takes her home.

Emma and Ed have taken George to the ploughing competition, ostensibly for a day out but actually as an excuse for keeping George away from Clive. Emma finds it all a bit bemusing. Bert comes second, and is peeved.

David and Ruth come to see Bert's efforts and George tells them all about Nic and Will getting married. Emma is uncomfortable, and Ruth picks up on it. She knows Emma likes to be the centre of attention in the family but she won't be for the next few months.