24/09/2020

Alice and Gavin bump into each other by the river. They agree they’re not getting any divine inspiration there. Gavin reveals little, but suggests he’s keen to get out of the Ambridge goldfish bowl. Alice admits nothing’s private in the village. She’s considering a termination and doesn’t know what to do. Gavin advises her to take someone with her if she decides to do it; she shouldn’t be on her own. His ex, Kelly, had one last year. It was her decision in the end. The timing was wrong. Gavin warns Alice to beware of secrets, though he doesn’t divulge any more of his. He thinks she needs to talk to Chris; she’ll need someone who cares on her side.

Susan references memories of Jill, and Jennifer, on her radio show which has the theme of fathers and daughters. She declares she’ll be having her own special tea with her dad, Bert. Later she reports to Tracy that the evening was a disaster; their dad was behaving very oddly indeed. There’s more to this than just the shoplifting.

Chris remarks to his mum that Alice had been quiet at Xander’s birthday party. Susan assures him he’s being a great help to Alice. Later Alice tells Chris she’s pregnant. She starts to voice her misgivings but emotional Chris is overwhelmed. He thinks it’s so right for them.