25/12/2014

Emma relishes Christmas in their new home with her family all around. Joe and Eddie treat everyone to a rendition of carols before dozing off and snoring loudly. Emma and Ed break the wishbone and talk about their plans for a simple wedding - a homespun affair in the summer, not like Tom and Kirsty's.
Ed surprises the children by making snow on Christmas Day. He has borrowed a snow machine from the bloke doing the Young Farmers' ski party.
Lunch at Brookfield is a more sombre affair, with much reflection and reminiscing on this being the last Christmas at the farm. Jill expresses how lucky she is to have her family round one table. Later Jill finds Phil's sixpence in her Christmas pudding.
Elizabeth confides in Shula that Roy has sent a text wishing her a merry Christmas. She wishes he would leave her alone. Elizabeth just wants to put the year behind her.
Jill has important news for David. She is sorry but she can't leave Phil or Ambridge. David wishes there was something he could say to change her mind, but realizes there isn't. David assures Jill that he understands her decision.