03/11/2023

As Harrison and Alan set up for an eco-meeting in the church, Harrison describes tending to Rob yesterday. Alan’s not expecting anyone to turn up for the meeting, but to his surprise there’s a good attendance. Harrison admits he did pull in some favours, which leads Alan to think it’s an entirely false picture. However, one person Harrison didn’t prime is Brian. Unaware of the meeting Brian would like a private word with Alan.

After the meeting, Brian explains he’s brought a message from the family. Or, more specifically, from Peggy. He relays that Peggy doesn’t intend returning to church. Nor will she forgive Alan for supporting Rob. She’s cancelling her regular donation to the church and she’ll make a public statement to this effect, in the hope that others follow their consciences and do the same.

While dinner cooks Pip brings up Ruth and Stella laughing at her yesterday. As Pip sees it, Stella can’t wait for Hannah to move in, while Pip’s suggestion of living together is a big joke. Stella insists they are totally different scenarios. Stella thinks Pip’s being ridiculous, wanting Stella to turn Hannah down. Pip apologises, saying she feels muddled and got at. Stella assures her, both she and Pip’s parents care about Pip very much. They agree Pip needs to make up with Ruth, and also see if they can scrounge some dinner, as the spaghetti is ruined. Over at Brookfield, Ruth and Pip make amends for the misunderstanding yesterday, before Stella and Ruth reaffirm their friendship under the new dynamic.