
23/09/2020
Gavin’s in hot water and Lynda and Robert go head to head.
Lynda has drawn up clear rules of engagement: She and Robert will have half the garden each for Sunday’s competition. Robert, however, believes she’s given herself a bigger portion, and re-draws the map. Lynda’s horrified. Eventually, and with a new map, they’re happy, but continue to bicker over shade and watering, weeding and design. Lynda maintains Robert’s just sore because he’s on his own without her back-up. Robert insists come Sunday he’ll be in the medals, leaving Lynda’s half standing.
Philip wants to sell Blake on. He’s costing them time and money, and he can’t be seen as he’s meant to be in Norfolk. Gavin’s against it; they weren’t going to do this sort of thing. But Philip insists things change, and it’s necessary. Philip suffers a moment of shock when Kirsty informs him she knows about the horses. He sweats for a while as they talk at cross purposes, until Kirsty finally reveals she’s referring to Gavin’s gambling habit. Quick thinking Philip folds in the misunderstanding, inventing lies to fit Kirsty’s perspective. Kirsty thinks Gavin needs help. Is that why Kelly left him? Relieved Philip lets Kirsty fill in the gaps. He begs her not to say anything to Gavin. But Kirsty can’t leave it, and later gently presses puzzled Gavin about his problem. Philip intervenes and eventually manages to communicate the misunderstanding so that Gavin cottons on. He plays along, and Kirsty declares the three of them will tackle it together.
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