07/08/2023

Ian and Adam discuss Ian’s Grey Gables job offer. It puts the dampers on his summer plans. Adam says it’s fine to turn it down. The money would be useful but they’re not desperate. Ian resolves to think it over. Ian comments that Xander fell asleep late last night as he’s still upset about Weaver. He’s drawn Stella a picture. Ian suggests they call in on Stella today with it. Adam agrees it would be better to have Stella as a friend than an enemy. Stella loves the picture, and their gift of flowers. Prompted by Ian, Adam apologises for the recent tensions between them. But when he talks about the cherries, Stella takes it the wrong way and cuts short their visit. Later Ian declares he’ll take the Head of Food job. It might just give him the money to start expanding the pizza business.
Ed cooks Emma a birthday breakfast. She reports ruefully that George only sent her a card via Clarrie. She tells Ed that Eddie’s lost Marvin, his favourite ferret. Ed’s still feeling bad about Weaver; he thinks Stella’s avoiding him. Emma suggests he tells Stella again how sorry he is. He approaches harassed Stella, who’s trying to get the combine fixed and field a call from the vet about releasing Weaver. Ed offers help, and another apology. Stella assures him it’s not his fault; she just wants to be able to get on with the harvest. Emma reminds disconsolate Ed that Stella’s grieving, and has a lot on. Ed resolves to help Stella take a break.