13/06/2023

Anna Tregorran has come to see Helen while in Ambridge visiting her mum Carol, who really needs in-home care. Helen explains about Rob’s allegations and admits that she is starting to distrust her family. What’s the next stupid thing they’re going to do? Anna doubts Rob will agree to the Community Resolution Order. However, if Lee is convicted instead, it’s unlikely he’ll get jail time. Either way though, it allows Rob to portray Lee as a violent person and strengthens his case for access to Jack. They’ve put the ball in Rob’s court.
Ben visits Ruairi at Blossom Hill Cottage. When asked if he’s ready to return to dating, Ben admits he still thinks about getting in touch with Beth. Ruairi advises him to either message her, or to move on. Ben asks if Ruairi has had contact with Julianne, but Ruairi reveals she’s cut ties completely. He doesn’t really want to talk to about her.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth finds Freddie mixing a new track when he should be back working at Lower Loxley. Freddie insists he is not ready yet, he’ll start back at work tomorrow. He heads off to see Ben and Ruairi. At Blossom Hill, the lads talk about their futures. Ruairi has no interest in working at Home Farm, while Ben always knew a job at Brookfield wasn’t an option. Freddie bigs up his nascent DJ career, but when he says he has no choice but to work at Lower Loxley, Ruairi wonders if Freddie’s just too scared to make it? Later Freddie tells Elizabeth he’s a made decision. He’s not coming back to work. He quits.