20/01/2021

Russ persuades Elizabeth to find half an hour in her busy day to meet the artist he’d like to feature in Lower Loxley’s next exhibition. He’s impressed with how Elizabeth has time for fun along with everything else and tells her to “go for it” with Vince.
Pip vents to Ruth about Phoebe making decisions without Pip’s input. What’s more she doesn’t know how she’ll ever trust Rex again. Pip is shocked when Ruth appears to waver on their decision to expand their dairy herd. Pip shares what she’s learned about out-wintering a herd which would save on costs including more building work.
Brian’s keen to fix a meeting with Pip, Phoebe and Rex about rewilding. He proudly tells Pip that Phoebe will make sure Rex’s spiteful review about the Brookfield barn doesn’t become an issue for the project.
Vince wants Elizabeth’s opinion on the wine he’ll buy for Stephanie’s wedding. Elizabeth quickly rates Lower Loxley’s own wine above all of Vince’s potential plonks. This leads to a wine tasting which makes them both merry. Elizabeth insists Vince comes with her to meet the artist that’s visiting the gallery. Afterwards, Russ tells off Elizabeth and Vince for giggling the whole time. They didn’t realise most of the works would be made out of wool. Nevertheless Elizabeth thinks it’s the right fit for Lower Loxley and urges Russ to book the artist. As a stunned Russ departs Elizabeth and Vince both agree they’ve found what they have been looking for.