26/02/2016

The final batch of David and Ruth's herd are arriving. Lynda admires the new livestock and informs them about the commemorative service to mark the flood. Lynda is also planning a pageant to mark both Easter and the re-opening of the Village Hall. David won't be taking part as they'll be up to their necks in calves, so Lynda must look elsewhere for her 'cast'. David's nervous about calving with the new cows, but is pleased that it's a whole new chapter in the history of Brookfield.
Helen suggests to Rob they hire someone else at the shop. Her parents keep helping out but they're supposed to be retired. Rob talks of tightening their belts, and thinks it's mad that Johnny has been promised a full-time job at Bridge Farm when he finishes studying. Helen even suggests Rob could get a job elsewhere, but he insists he must be close to her, to help her. Kirsty declines to take part in Lynda's pageant, and heads off to meet Helen. Helen can't remember getting Kirsty's message from Ursula. Kirsty's suspicious of Helen's behaviour, and wonders if Ursula did actually pass the message on. Kirsty finally asks if Rob is mistreating Helen. Helen tries to eject her from the house. Rob walks in and gives Kirsty her marching orders.