13/09/2018

Karate classes start at the village hall, and Keira throws herself into it, winning the warmup game of dodge-ball. Henry, however, is frightened by the opening demonstration and runs back to Helen and Emma. When Lee, the instructor, comes to check he's okay, Emma recognises him. He did physiotherapy for Joe when he broke his wrist. Lee reassures Henry that lots of people find it daunting at the start. On their way home Henry tells Helen that he wants to learn karate so he can defend everyone - especially her. Helen promises him that they are safe now - they never need to be scared again.

At Bridge Farm Tom's keen to push his agroforestry idea. He's convinced Pat of the benefits, but she warns him that Tony is already sold on Helen's micro-dairy. As far as Tony's concerned investing in agroforestry would divert resources away from solving the milk supply problem. He's heard Tom's arguments about unifying the business, but points out there won't be much to unify if the cheese fails. Pat reminds them that they agreed not to get emotional. Her gut instinct is that the micro-dairy is the best option right now. Tom graciously agrees to help Helen with some costings. Pat promises to work on persuading Tony and Helen to agree to a small-scale agroforestry trial.