09/12/2019

Lynda is unimpressed that Grey Gables seems to be receiving prank calls from Roman. She’s even less impressed when Tracy hangs up the reception phone without answering. Tracy insists that it’s just Roman again. She recognises the number, and she doesn’t need to hear more of Roman’s terrible Sean Connery impersonation. Later, Oliver reports that a regular guest, Mr McLeod, has complained about being unable to make his usual booking. Oliver’s very unimpressed when Tracy realises that she mistook the call for one of Roman’s pranks. Lynda argues that Tracy’s work has generally been exemplary. Oliver agrees, but this is one of a number of costly recent mistakes. Tracy is left in no doubt that she is on a final warning.
At Brookfield, Pip starts to tell David about Rewilding Ambridge’s deal with Borchester land. But they are interrupted by a text from Josh. He’s at the airport. Pip and David are jealous of his holiday. A Christmas card has arrived from Lilian and Justin. David refuses to display it – he hasn’t forgiven Justin for his duplicitous behaviour regarding the abattoir. Later, Pip checks the sheep, and David admits he’s feeling pessimistic about the future, given the current uncertainty in the world. Pip finally tells him about the deal with Justin and Borchester Land. David is stunned. He congratulates Pip, but it’s a shock.