01/06/2015

Christine talks to PC Burns about the burglary - she can't bear the thought of moving back into Woodbine Cottage. She must stay positive - the insurance will cover all the structural work and redecoration. Christine confides in Jill that she was already feeling so lonely at the cottage - the burglary is the final straw.
Eddie has started his new job so is no longer available to help at Brookfield. Meanwhile, Ed tries to shift some left over food form Eddie's party last night. Jill reminisces about haymaking - it used to be such a community event. If Joe's to be believed, half the village used to turn out for it. It also brings back a certain romantic memory for David and Ruth.
Over a beer at the Bull, Ed tells David the contracting work's going ok. It could get very quiet in winter, warns David. Next year, Ed might buy a forage harvester and go all out for local silaging work - the big money. Ruth calls David home with an emergency. Heather's in hospital having seemingly had a stroke. Ruth's desperate to travel up to Prudhoe to see her, but David manages to persuade Ruth to wait until first thing tomorrow. David will manage plans for Open Farm Sunday - Heather must be Ruth's priority now.