20/08/2024

It’s all hands on deck at Bridge Farm ahead of the barley and wheat harvest, with the threat of rain making plans more difficult. With Adam about to leave for a holiday, and George’s day off yesterday, the staff are working extra hard and late. Natasha is taking time out from Summer Orchard to help Pat. As they sort the veg boxes, they fantasise about a week or two off work. Natasha longs for more quality family time, they are exhausted with the businesses and the twins, and Tom is working all hours in the fields. Pat suggests she and Tom book an autumn break to look forward to. George has not appeared for work again and they note his recent flakiness and time off.
Emma and Will are keen to speak to George, who is still away and out of regular contact. They decide to tell Bridge Farm that they’ve encouraged him to take a short caravan break on the coast with friends as he’s anxious about the looming court case. It’s not ideal for Pat, but she understands. Will offers to cover some shifts and Pat makes a plan: Will can help Tom with the harvesting, Susan and Clarrie can pick beans, whilst Helen takes over at the dairy, and this will help boost the team. Natasha will take over deliveries with her daughters listening to nursery rhymes in the car – they will manage!
Will and Emma are reassured when they receive a text from George. He is looking after himself and just wants to get everything straight before he returns home.