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17/03/2016

Rob is thinking about the future. Will Helen reach out to a friend?

Ruth and David are delighted to see five easy and healthy births overnight from their new herd! They are yet to see if the new farming methods will make them money, but so far, so good. Pip reports Rex has offered to lend a hand clearing the barn for Eddie's party. Pip is not looking forward to the barn dance, saying she isn't in the dancing mood. Pip asks her parents if she can be spared for a couple of weeks so that she can go and see Matthew.
Rob tells Helen to have a relaxing day. As soon as he leaves, she falls into a state of panic, just as Kirsty calls. Helen confides in Kirsty that she feels as if she is going mad, and that she seems to be upsetting everyone. Helen admits that Rob hit her. Kirsty begs Helen to open up and eventually, she does.
Rob and Ursula have gone to visit a prospective boarding school for Henry - Rob's old school. On the way back from the school, Rob fears a "feminised" upbringing for Henry. He thanks Ursula for everything she has done, but says she can go home soon. Rob resolves to bring Helen round about his plans for Henry.

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