27/11/2009

Pat reports to tired Peggy about progress on the community shop. Peggy will speak to Bryce about rent and the length of the lease. Pat offers to stay over and look after Jack some time but, after Lilian's recent attempts, Peggy is not keen.

Pat and Lynda work on questionnaires to assess village support for the shop. They are interrupted by Robert. Leonie has asked to stay. Aware of Lynda's history with his other daughter, Robert is tentative but Lynda generously confirms that Leonie would be welcome.

Joe tries to entice Nigel into buying Grundy holly and mistletoe. Nigel turns him down but gives them the job of collecting the stuff from the Lower Loxley estate. Nigel tells Joe about some of the plans for the Deck the Hall event - including making kissing boughs in the cruck barn.

While Jennifer and Lynda work on the village website, Jennifer gets a call from the Laurels. She heads over to the Lodge, where Jack is playing the TV extra loud. Jennifer tells Peggy that a room is available. Peggy is upset, but agrees it's for the best. However, she is shaken at the prospect of Jack moving in next week.

Episode written by Keri Davies.