14/02/2023

Freddie’s DJing at the Young Farmers’ party at The Bull, with Noluthando as his sidekick. Freddie introduces her to Paul, explaining that Paul and Ruairi went to the Hunt Ball together. When Noluthando presumes they’re an item, Paul says it’s not like that.

Later, Noluthando tries to fix Freddie up with one of Paul’s friends who’s been checking him out. Freddie says he hadn’t noticed, but Noluthando encourages him to ask for her number. After some persuasion Freddie agrees.

At the Nest, Alice tells Ruairi that Brian’s missing him and suggests Ruairi contact him. Ruairi swiftly changes the subject. Alice encourages Ruairi to go to the party at The Bull to take his mind off Julianne, but Ruairi would rather stay in with Alice. Anyway, the last time he went out he ruined the night by trying to kiss Paul. Alice says she’ll go with him then. Ruairi’s awkward when he bumps into Paul there, but Paul says it’s good to see him; they’re still friends. He drags Ruairi onto the dance floor.

Later, Ruairi thanks Alice for encouraging him to go out. Alice opens up about finding things difficult with Brian. He won’t make any decisions about the funeral and Kate and Adam are struggling with him as well. When Alice says she’s heading off early, Ruairi says it must be difficult being sober around people who’re drinking. Ruairi suggests leaving too so that they don’t end up bobbing around on the dancefloor on their own to ‘Lady in Red’!