04/09/2024

Mia and Brad set off for their picnic and day together, and she’s impressed he’s bought vegan pains au chocolat from Fallon at the Tearoom. They enjoy the view from the top of Lakey Hill, discussing her career options around climate change and their general futures. Mia notices something’s up. Brad admits he’s not sure it’s going to work out. He doesn’t want to break up, but is certain that Mia’s new life in Newcastle means they’ll have to. He doesn’t want her to feel pulled back by him or only half-able to enjoy things. They both make clear how much they love each other, but Brad has thought it all out – his overthinking is something Mia loves about him. Maybe they will end up together in the future, but for now breaking up seems to be for the best. Mia is stunned but agrees.

It's Ian’s birthday and Adam does some low-key spoiling. Adam admits it’s been stressful at work in the dairy, as Susan seems all over the place - Clive’s presence has clearly left its mark. Another stress Adam’s keen to avoid is being in Ian’s parent’s group phone chat, but Ian insists on adding him. Later in the garden, Ian bonds with fellow parent Lottie who he invited back with her daughter Maddie. Adam is a bit thrown, but adapts his dinner plans to include them. But he somewhat plays gooseberry as Ian and Lottie talk about school activities, and Ian’s encouraged to join the PTA. Adam’s doubtful, but Ian insists it’s important to be part of the community and Xander’s education.