05/01/2016

Helen tries, meekly, to talk to Rob about their finances - they seem to have been overspending. But Rob's preoccupied with the hunt meet - chuffed to still fit into the outfit he wore as a younger man. Rob surprises and impresses Shula by restraining a horse, and modestly calls himself a secret horse whisperer. Shula seems to see Rob in a new light - quite the knight in shining armour.

Meanwhile, Tom deals with stray pigs at Bridge Farm. In other news, Kenton's doing a 'Twelfth Night' karaoke at the Bull.

Ruth's keen to get Alistair in to check the cows are clear of TB before they can proceed further with the new farming venture at Brookfield. David tries to help out with jobs, feeling like a twit with his busted arm.
Helen tries to phone Ian but gets no response and leaves a message, imploring Ian to meet her for coffee and a chat. Helen brings up the subject of money with Rob, suggesting that he shouldn't spend money on expensive gifts, like her lovely necklace. Rob points out that he wants to treat Helen like a queen and look after her - and she's throwing it back in his face. Rob presses Helen on asking Ian about being godfather to their baby. When Helen reveals that she has not heard from Ian, Rob's exasperated. Helen apologises, upset.