04/10/2015

Eddie loves this time of year - preparing the cider press and getting out ferreting. Rob rides up all dressed in his hunting finery, preparing for autumn hunting. Eddie tries to flog Rob a turkey, but Rob and Helen are considering goose for a change this Christmas - as are Peggy and Chris. Eddie's horrified.

Rob happily tells Helen about his morning - he feels they are clearly valued in the area. Rob's keen for Henry to take part in hunting, but Helen's worried he's too young. Rob wants Helen to rest and not get too involved at Bridge Farm, but then assumes that Helen went over to share their 'good news'.

Carol comforts Jill with the thought that at least Heather's no longer suffering. They discuss Dan and his upcoming 21st- it'll be good to have a family party that everyone's coming to (Jill's 85th has to be put off). Jill admits Lower Loxley doesn't feel like home to her - Julia's bedroom is huge and intimidating. Jill's somewhat on eggshells with Ruth, aware that her presence at Brookfield is a reminder of Heather's absence.

Helen's surprised that Rob wants to come with her to see the doctor. He wants to be with Helen every step of the way. Surely having this baby's the best thing to happen to either of them.