04/05/2023

Ben and Ruth are amazed Rylan’s coming to Ambridge – it’s been announced on the village website. Ben phones Lynda, suggesting Rylan can stay at Brookfield, but Lynda’s sure they can accommodate him at Ambridge Hall. Ruth checks with Ben the details of his friend Sykesy’s visit from the Laurels.
Lynda tells Joy there’s been renewed interest in the Eurovision show, now Rylan’s judging. To thank Joy, she invites her for a cup of tea. Joy loves Lynda’s garden – Rylan is lucky to be staying there. Joy once met the Reverend Richard Coles, but doesn’t think he’d remember her now. She’s kicking herself for telling Mick the same thing. Mick’s now worried Rylan won’t remember him and the whole thing will be a disaster.
Sykesy enjoys reminiscing at Brookfield. He tells Ben that David looks just like his dad, Phil, then turns on the charm with Ruth. Inside, he talks about the past with Jill and winds Leonard up by shortening his name. Sykesy has an abiding memory of Jill in a lemon-coloured sundress, shelling peas on a sunny day. He admits to fancying Jill back in the day, which Jill finds funny.
Lynda calls in at Brookfield in a panic. Robert’s accepted another booking at Ambridge Hall, so they won’t have room for Rylan after all. Lynda hopes Brookfield can host him instead. Ruth explains that only Ben can tell her if their room is available. For now, Lynda will just have to wait and see.