19/08/2014

Shula enjoys telling Jill all about Dan's Army progress. He has taken up boxing and has been debating the Middle East conflict with Jim. He'll also be camping at Loxfest with Jamie.

Adam's due to start cultivating at Brookfield and Ed's pleased to be given the work. David senses that Ed's taking on too much for one day. But that's what Adam wants, so Ed cracks on. Jill notices that David looks tired, and reminisces about Phil.

Ruth's been looking into the compensation entitlement for Brookfield if Route B goes ahead. There's no guarantee they'll get a much needed bridge across the new road, but Shula's optimistic. Jill suggests Ruth and David think about a more niche operation, like Ed's, but David's resistant and snaps at Jill.

Oliver's going to help Ed with milking. Eddie keeps an eye on Patsy, who is about to calve.

Ed finishes work very late. He joins Eddie for a late snack, before helping Eddie deliver the calf. Eddie persuades exhausted Ed to stay over. No one back at Ambridge View will notice if he's not home tonight.