26/12/2022

Jazzer lays out to Chelsea his plan to propose to Tracy at Lower Loxley this evening. Thinking on her feet, Chelsea says her mum has been called in last minute to work at The Bull. Brad helps her make the ruse convincing. Later, Brad wonders if they should just tell Tracy and Jazzer they’re both planning the same thing, but Chelsea doesn’t want to burst Tracy’s bubble. Brad worries that Jazzer won’t hold off his proposal plans until New Year’s Eve. They try to put Jazzer off the idea of proposing by imagining what could go wrong at the wedding and how marriage is boring anyhow. Nevertheless, Jazzer is determined to show his love for Tracy.
Lilian reports she and Justin saw James, Leonie and Mungo yesterday, while there was a big gang at Bridge farm including the twins and Lee’s daughters. Tony, Pat and Lilian acknowledge that the Aldridges’ gifts were particularly thoughtful this year. Lilian is looking forward to a trip away with Jennifer. With great anticipation, Lilian hands over her gift to Tony but he’s perplexed when he unwraps it. Lilian explains the discovery of the message in a bottle from his childhood. Pat tries to help Tony receive the instrument with good grace and Tony thanks Lilian for the effort she’s gone to. Later, Pat scolds Tony for being underwhelmed but Tony has no recollection of requesting a guitar as a child. Pat thinks it would be a shame for it to collect dust, so Tony reluctantly agrees to give it a go.