29/07/2008

Eddie's surprised to learn that Joe had talked to Ed about his relationship with Emma. Joe defends the advice he gave, and points out how lucky he and Eddie have been. Eddie accepts the situation but tells Joe he'll need help to make Clarrie see things aren't as bad as she thinks.

Mildred fancies a last visit to Lower Loxley in the trap. They have a great time but Joe's desperate to get Mildred on her own for long enough to ask her if she'll come back at Christmas. Nigel unwittingly keeps Mildred's attention elsewhere and saves her from having to explain why that would be impossible.

Chris is getting flustered ahead of tomorrow's farrier exam. He's not too worried about the practical, but is concerned about the discussion afterwards. Neil and Susan are more concerned to learn about Emma and Ed. Susan thinks Emma's made the worst possible choice but starts to see how things might be different this time. Eventually Susan wonders if maybe they've both changed enough to make a go of it. If they're sensible maybe it'll be all right, and Emma will be happy. She asks Neil what he thinks. He's happy to go along with Susan.

Episode written by Adrian Flynn.