26/10/2020

Ben’s glum now the archaeology students have finished their project at Brookfield. He’s not keen to get in touch with Evie without a reason and jumps at Susan’s enquiry for her radio show, but Ruth says no. Ben’s day goes from bad to worse when he learns he’s not part of Ruairi’s birthday plans. Ruairi’s sorry – it was organised by a school friend. Ruairi suggests to Ben that he finds a way to get round Ruth’s refusal to let him go on Susan’s show. Ben decides to talk about the dig on Susan’s show, agreeing it with her and planning to be ‘surprised’ by the question. Ruairi thinks it’s a terrible plan, but Ben’s oblivious. He’s got the result he was after; he and Evie are now in touch.
With Pip feeling bad about ending Rex and Toby’s tenancy at Hollowtree, Josh points out it’s necessary in order for Brookfield to survive. Pip thinks it’s too soon with Josh’s egg business not yet off the ground. But Josh has a meeting with the bank. Since his machinery business trouble he’s doing everything properly this time. The meeting is tough but Josh is approved for a loan. Now they really do need to give notice to Rex and Toby. Someone’s going to have to tell them.