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05/07/2021

Peggy offers an apology and Lynda finds herself usurped.

Joy joins Shula and Lynda for her first meeting as part of the fete planning committee. Shula’s not keen on Lynda’s big idea for some pandemic-inspired baking. Joy has a great idea, around making scarecrows, and after going into some detail Lynda just about conceals her glee in pointing out that it’s been done before. However, Shula says it doesn’t mean the end for the idea – 2011 was a long time ago, and they should put it to the full committee. Through gritted teeth Lynda agrees.
Kate checks on Alice, who reveals that she’s found out about Peggy talking to Chris behind her back, knowing about her alcoholism and advising on their marriage. Kate’s determined to go and confront Peggy, but Alice stops her – she’ll do it herself. However, Peggy shocks Alice with her contrition, and berates herself for her meddling and arrogance, telling Alice how proud she is of her for agreeing to go to rehab. She loves Alice very much. Humbled, Alice admits that Peggy was right to put Martha first.
Kate’s angry at Peggy, but Alice admits she is the one to blame. Alice realises she needs rehab. She’s frightened, but comforted by older sister Kate she decides to start packing.

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