08/01/2015

Over lunch Kate gives Phoebe a lesson in living in the moment. Phoebe's more interested in getting back to college on time. Kate laments her position in the family. Her mother has always favoured the other children over her. Unthinking, she declares Phoebe's lucky not to be living in anyone else's shadow. When Phoebe reacts, Kate sees her mistake. Phoebe's missing Abbie and her old family life. Kate sympathizes, blaming Roy and labelling him a weak man. Phoebe instantly goes back into her shell. She decides her mother's drunk way too much, and orders her a taxi. Confiscating the car keys, she tells furious Kate she can have them back later.

Pip's keen for her parents to see the robotic milking system at the farm she's researched. Ruth's very positive, and David has no choice but to be impressed despite his reservations. Fran, the farmer, assures them that yields are up and time is saved. When they get home and pick up their messages they're greeted by an astronomical quote for slurry storage and handling at the new farm. David says it'll have to come off the purchase price. Ruth agrees, but she hopes it isn't a deal breaker.