28/09/2022

David and Ruth compare the merits of Meadow (green) and Ferret (also green) paint for the Brookfield refresh, and speculate on what might be wrong with Ben. They can’t believe their children will have all finally left, after nearly thirty years. They feel lucky none of them have gone far. Later with Leonard the pair disagree mildly again over the new décor. Ruth favours boutique and cosy, whereas David would prefer minimalist chic. Leonard reckons there’s a way of satisfying both of them. He makes some notes on what they’re each after, and offers to play around with some ideas. They’re very impressed with the sketches Leonard comes up with, and he declares he’d be happy to take the whole project off their hands if they want.
Jolene can’t believe Kenton’s teenage kiss was with Clarrie. Kenton declares it wasn’t effective in winning Janet Adkin back, it’s water under the bridge and he and Clarrie have never spoken of it since – so Jolene had best keep it to herself. Jolene’s lips are sealed. But she winds him up, and mentions Janet to Clarrie and Eddie when they come into the bar. Tense Kenton warns her to stop, especially when it’s clear Clarrie’s flustered. Jolene teases Kenton: maybe Clarrie still carries a torch? Eddie quizzes Clarrie and she admits to the kiss with Kenton. George walks in and is horrified. When unfazed Eddie says it was years ago and he’s ok with it, George observes with guile that Kenton doesn’t know that, does he?