08/10/2023

Usha’s looking forward to when Alan hands over Rob to Reverend Berry. Then they’ll be shot of him, but Alan says it’s not that simple.

Pat, who’s brought Peggy to church, stays for the service. She’s interested in the refugee discussion group Alan is hosting. Pat invites Alan to join them for dinner with a refugee friend of hers on Wednesday, but Alan turns her down, saying he has a meeting that evening. Later, Pat mentions to Usha that Alan didn’t seem quite himself and she notices Usha gives a different reason for Alan being unavailable on Wednesday. Back at The Vicarage Alan can’t believe Usha’s put her foot in it. Usha blames all the stress on Rob. When Alan’s insistent he can’t turn his back on a dying man, Usha accuses him of playing out a saviour fantasy.

Lynda talks about the Grey Gables Black Tie Ball to anyone who will listen. She’s organising it. She encourages Emma to attend but the cost makes it out of the question. Later, Kenton riles at the two free tickets he and Jolene have been given for the Ball. The event will take away a lot of their custom by shifting the Bonfire Night bonfire away from The Green. He offers the tickets to Emma who excitedly accepts.

Kenton moans to Lynda about Grey Gables taking away one of their big earners. Lynda wonders if The Bull can be involved somehow. She’s sure if they present Adil with a strong proposal he will accept. After all, he wants to maintain good relations with local businesses.