Chris has reservations about a loved one, and emotions run high for Carol.

Rex is reluctant to tell Kate that moving Spiritual Home to the rewilding site is a no. Alice is equally unwilling ? she doesn?t want to get involved. They talk about holiday ideas. Alice explains Fallon and Harrison can?t join them as Fallon reckons Harrison won?t get the time off. They agree to chat further, and Alice suggests they stay at hers tonight rather than on the boat.

After the cricket Chris asks Harrison if something?s bothering him ? he seemed to be off his game. Harrison assures him he?s fine, inviting Chris and Rex to watch the football at Woodbine later. Alice is welcome too, but she passes. She?s fine with Rex going, but she?s shattered and will stay home. Rex and Chris discuss Harrison. They resolve to hang in until he?s ready to talk.

Fallon admires the revamped Cruck Barn at Lower Loxley. Elizabeth wonders whether she?s still up for running it. Fallon?s surprised by this. She points out that whilst they?d talked about it a few months ago, it?s happening sooner than she imagined and she needs to get her head round it. She?s thrilled at the prospect though ? it could be brilliant. She asks Elizabeth for a few days to think about it. When she mentions the job to Harrison, he?s wrongfooted and initially lukewarm about the idea. Later he apologises. Of course Fallon should go for it. Likewise Fallon encourages Harrison to attend an upcoming awards ceremony for his team in Yorkshire. He wants her to go too, though understands if she doesn?t fancy it. But Fallon?s keen ? count her in.

Outside The Bull, Jolene invites Fallon to drop in if she?s free for a coffee. Fallon and Harrison step on each other?s toes as they make breakfast. Harrison becomes distracted when a lead on Home Farm?s sheep attack comes in and rushes off.

Over breakfast with Kirsty, Kate brings up her proposal for moving Spiritual Home to Rewilding Ambridge. A message from Tom asking to talk interrupts Kate?s pitch. Kirsty is still uncertain of the baby moving, but Kate promises soon they?ll be kicking her in the ribs. At Rewilding, Kirsty tries to persuade Rex to be the one to reject Kate?s plan. Tom turns up and apologies. He is really pleased for Kirsty and thinks she?ll be a wonderful mother. Kirsty says she?s living on hope with this baby. Kate turns up and Rex is left to tell her the bad news for Kirsty.

Lynda is on Village Fete duty, and Jolene agrees to run the beer tent again. Fallon swings by for that coffee, and Lynda asks when Fallon is free for fete matters. Fallon suggests this afternoon which delights Lynda. Jolene states she must be bored without Harrison to be spending a Friday afternoon on the village fete. Lynda asks how Harrison is settling back in, stating from experience that it?s not always a smooth process. Harrison arrives to speak to Lynda on official business. The DNA from the sheep attack has come back and reveals it was a Doberman. Lynda?s Monty is the only Doberman in the village. Lynda insists there?s no way it could be Monty.

Anne Marie finds Susan in the shop, and as Susan nervously rambles, Anne Marie stops her to apologise ? she treated Susan awfully at the Theatre. Susan understands and admits she simply hadn?t thought her plan through regarding the cot. Anne Marie admits that Amber feels distant and she was jealous when she saw the two of them laughing together. Susan says it?s difficult, but Amber will come round. Susan offers to make them both a nice cup of tea. Anne Marie apologises for her emotional outburst. As a child, Amber was close with Anne Marie, and she drew Amber storybooks every year. She states that Amber started drifting away long before meeting George. Susan tells Anne Marie she can?t stop trying.

Tom goes through his pitch for Bridge Farm with Helen, who says she can see why their Mum and Dad chose it. Helen asks how Harrison?s welcome back drinks went - Tom confesses he didn?t go because Natasha was out. Helen points out that someone could have watched the twins before realising Tom is avoiding Kirsty. Tom has spoken to Kirsty, and it went really badly. He admits that hearing about the pregnancy brought up feelings about Wren. He couldn?t explain this well to Kirsty, and Helen suggests he finds someone else to talk about his feelings with. Tom says he will always carry Wren with him - Helen points out it?s the same for Kirsty. Tom confesses he was so happy when he first heard Kirsty was pregnant, and wishes he had just told her that.

After Harrison?s first day in his new job, he and Fallon scout for tables at The Bull. Lynda comes over to welcome him home and asks how he?s settling in. Harrison enthusiastically explains about the role and the team and how he?s excited to be working with the rural community. Alice and Rex bump into a curt Kirsty. Rex explains he?s behind Kirsty?s attitude as he?s accidentally become overbearing at work. Rex finds Kirsty at the bar and apologies for being overbearing and patronising. Kirsty confesses to Rex that she wants to tell people tonight after Tom found out she was pregnant by mistake. The gang chats as Harrison regales with stories from his job in Yorkshire. When Harrison asks what else has happened, Kirsty announces she?s pregnant. Everyone is delighted for her. Harrison makes a comment about everyone having babies and jokes that Alice and Rex will be next. They both awkwardly respond. On the walk home, Alice and Rex chat about Harrison?s baby comment. Alice says it?s important to talk about whether you want kids. Rex confesses that he always imagined he?d be a dad eventually. Alice admits that at some point she would like to have another child. The pair agree they should probably move in together before anything else. Catching her outside the Bull, Lynda says it?s a shame Kirsty couldn?t play cricket this season. Kirsty confides in Lynda that she?s pregnant. Lynda?s delighted and hugs Kirsty. Harrison finds Fallon trying to tidy the garden late at night. They descend into a fight over his baby comment.

As Susan and Amber head out for a trip to the theatre, Amber asks about Bert?s new job. Susan insists it?s just volunteering but wonders how much work she?ll get done with him in the shop. Amber talks about her teenage obsession with musicals whilst Susan reminisces about when she used to bring Emma and Chris to the Panto. Whilst waiting in the queue for a programme and some sweets, Susan tries to explain to Amber about not yet returning the Gordons? baby cot to them. But suddenly Amber spots her mother, Anne Marie, who comes over to chat. At the interval Anne Marie finds Susan. Anne Marie is enjoying the show but really wants an explanation about the cot. When Susan explains it?s all boxed it up in the summerhouse, Anne Marie accuses her of stealing it. Susan denies this whilst Anne Marie says she?ll sort out collecting the cot.

Outside the shop, Kirsty bumps into Tom who?s acting strangely. When Kirsty admits that Helen had already called to apologise for letting Tom know about her pregnancy, Tom leaves quickly. Later at Rewilding, Tom comes to speak to Kirsty, who?s sorting through brambles, to apologise for being weird earlier. He wonders why Kirsty hadn?t told him about the baby, considering he told her when Natasha was expecting Seren and Nova. Kirsty insists there?s no comparison between the two situations and questions how dare Tom make this baby about him when it?s nothing to do with him. Kirsty insists this conversation is over.

At Rewilding, Amber arrives to do some filming about the importance of being in nature. Kirsty offers to show her the perfect place to film. After Amber has finished, the pair sit as Amber says she finds pregnancy fascinating, but she didn?t realise what it would actually be like. Kirsty laughs in agreement and reveals that she?s also pregnant. Amber is overjoyed at having a pregnant friend, remarking they can be school mums together. The pair spot a wild strawberry, a Norse symbol of fertility, when Kirsty feels her baby kick for the first time. Later Kirsty is nailing dormice boxes whilst Rex hovers asking if she needs help. He has been generally overhelpful and Kirsty points out she?s still capable and he?s being overbearing. He agrees and goes to the office to leave her be.

Fallon swings by The Bull to do a handover whilst Jolene says there?s no need. Jolene gives Fallon a nice bottle of wine from the pub to go the dinner she?s making for Harrison. However, Harrison sneaks home early to surprise Fallon and she drops and smashes the bottle. But the pair laugh over their messy reunion whilst cleaning up the glass. Harrison pops to the shop to replace the bottle, and bumps into Jolene who is delighted to see him. When Amber passes, Harrison learns that George is going to be a father and wonders why Fallon never said. Cuddled up on the sofa, Harrison reveals to Fallon he is starting his new job on Wednesday, not next week as planned.

Pat and Tony are admiring their garden at Bridge Farm. Whilst joking over Tony?s award, Pat says Tony has to break the news on their decision to Tom and Helen. Helen arrives early asking if she can check the attic for Jack?s old baby clothes. Pat connects the dots and asks if Kirsty is pregnant. Flustered Helen admits it. Later, to Tom?s surprise, Tony tells Helen and Tom that they?ve decided to go with the climate-controlled greenhouse. Whilst Tom goes to grab his laptop from the car to show Helen his pitch, Pat tells Helen that she?ll have the baby clothes washed ready for Kirsty. Tom reappears quicker than expected and overhears that Kirsty is pregnant and decides to go finish the watering straight away. Helen finds Tom and ask?s if he?s doing alright. Tom insists he?s fine and that this is great for Kirsty.

The Aldridges receive the same text from Brian telling them they will be paid £7000 each for the seed drill. Kate, Alice and Adam debate whether this is a peace offering or a victory, but all think Brian is finally doing the right thing. Alice finds it a bit cold. Kate decides to text back a thank you and floats the idea of a family meal. At Honeysuckle cottage whilst the roast beef is sitting, Adam proposes he and Ian start on the wine to celebrate. Ian tries to hold his tongue, but thinks Brian owes Adam more for all the work he has put in. But Adam thinks they should now move on.

Bert and Lynda arrive for the shop volunteer taster session ? Lynda to see if anything?s changed since her last stint. She is critical of the shop?s layout and Bert adds niggles ? the strength of the door and the volume of the bell. Lynda decides it?s not changed enough to entice her back. Susan is surprised that her father wants to volunteer, and that the change of scene he?d longed for was company at the shop, not a change of house. She doesn?t think he?s quite suited to being a volunteer. But why not become Susan?s personal assistant and keep her company sitting at the counter?

Lynda is pleasantly surprised when Fallon agrees to join the fete committee. Fallon is looking forward to a homecoming staycation with Harrison. They?ll also be celebrating his new dream job, finally becoming a Rural Crime Officer.

Ian turns up unexpectedly at Home Farm to address with Brian what Adam is owed from the partnership. Brian is pleased to hear that Adam?s not pursuing a legal case, but doesn?t see anything else to discuss. Ian claims that Brian has always kept Adam at arm?s length. Brian disputes this ? he raised him as a farmer and gave him every opportunity, but was stabbed in the back. Ian blurts out that he knows about Ruairi and George ? and that proves what Brian has done for a son he really cares about. Ian threatens Brian with telling George the truth, unless he gives Adam what he is due.

Tony?s impressed by David in his traditional bowler hat as an official of The Borchester Show. George reports a problem with a water leak at one of the handwashing stations near the livestock. As Tony finds a spanner and George tightens the pipe, David is drenched. Disaster is also averted when a calf breaks free - George catching it and Tony grabbing its mother. David asks Tracy to alert the committee that he?ll be delayed while he finds dry clothes. Thinking she?s addressing a committee member, Tracy explains to HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh that David has been delayed. Embarrassed by her mistake, Tracy goes on to explain that she?s representing Bridge Farm, and is impressed to hear that Her Royal Highness has tasted Borsetshire Blue. As President of LEAF - Linking Environment and Farming, the Duchess is keen to connect people with where their food comes from, so Tracy issues an invitation to the dairy. The Duchess gives a speech praising a very special organic farmer. The winner of the lifetime achievement award is ? Tony Archer! Reflecting, Tony doesn?t feel he deserves it on his own, he?s only achieved it with the help of Pat and the children. He realises that his role at the show has been a ruse but David insists he?s been essential. They all have something to celebrate ? Keira?s Texel lamb coming first in its class, Chris and his partner coming second in the farrier competition, and David in particular, having pulled together an exceptional show.

On the Green, Susan notices the new cot in Amber?s car. Amber explains that she?s returning it to her parents ? she and George want to use the Grundy cot and don?t need the Gordons? money. As Susan advises sensitivity with returning it, Amber becomes faint. Amber explains that she?s exhausted with the amount of social media work for the Borchester Show. She?s not slept well and hasn?t started her maternity leave. Susan asks if George can help more, and insists that she helps Amber by returning the cot for her. At the showground, Amber is furious to discover that George has been helping Bill to move cars instead of working on the socials. She makes a point of telling her father that they won?t be needing the cot, and that Susan will be returning it to them in the coming days. She?s also angry with George - not only is he banned from driving, she?s having to do everything herself!

In the horse box, Chris pulls on his hoodie while the fake tan he?s applied develops. When Lottie arrives and wants to take advantage of the cute living quarters, Chris is resistant to undress and ushers her out to the showground. Later, Chris ignores Lottie?s request for a kiss goodbye and runs back to the shower at the horse box ? he?s forgotten to rinse off the mousse! Embarrassed, he reveals his orange arms to Lottie. He?d only wanted to look less pasty by the other farriers. The only option is to keep scrubbing and Lottie flirts and offers to help.

Chatting to Ian at Honeysuckle Cottage, Alice can?t believe they want to take Brian to court. All Alice wants is for Martha to have a peaceful relationship with her grandfather ? that?s more important than money. When Adam arrives home, Alice is on the attack but he stops her ? he?s been to see his solicitor and has called it all off. When Alice leaves, a stunned Ian questions the change of heart ? with his share of the profits Adam could have something worthwhile to show for his years in farming. Adam responds that a court case will create even more bad blood. He has his achievements in Kenya, he has Xander and Ian, and that?s what counts. It may not be fair, but Brian will not change and they need to accept it.

Grumbling about the heat in his window, Bert makes his way to the shop, getting in Susan?s way and finally settling with some humbugs behind the counter. As Susan creates a display, she reveals her idea for a taster session at the shop to encourage more volunteers. She probes further about Clive?s care and Bert disputes that he came back in a state. It?s been a relief not to be preened and prodded all the time. He likes being at the shop after a miserable homecoming ? perhaps he should volunteer! At Tracy?s, Susan shares her idea ? Bert should move to Ambridge View for a change of scene and to take the pressure off Tracy. Tracy wishes her sister luck as she will need to approach Neil with the concept.

David updates Brian on the dog attack. Frustratingly, until the dog is identified, he can?t claim compensation for the loss of his sheep from its owner.

David praises Tony for the progress he?s made with Bridge Farm?s garden. Joining Tony to dig, they discuss the investment into another milking parlour or polytunnels, until Tony?s spade hits metal ? John?s childhood model Fordson Major. David encourages him in a new project to clean it up.

Over lunch with Alice, Brian asks after Martha and apologises that he can?t help out with her more. He offers help with the extra costs of care in the holidays, but Alice insists she?s fine. Brian?s glad she?s found someone like Rex who?ll stand up for her and confides that he really misses Miranda. He?s afraid he?ll end up like Bert Horrobin, miserable and alone in The Bull.

Ian is fretting that now he?s so involved at Grey Gables, Adam is not up to speed with school admin and Xander?s needs. Bringing a peace lily to the hotel, Adam concedes that Ian did so much under the radar for Xander. Later, Adam reveals his shock at the invoice from his solicitor. Ian thinks his siblings should share the high cost, as they?d benefit from any settlement. Adam doesn?t want to rock the boat and thinks he should cut his losses ? Brian will never let this fight go. But Ian?s determined not to let Brian walk all over them. He won?t let Adam give up after giving 20 years of his life to Home Farm.

As Chris packs his and Martha?s things ahead of Harrison?s return from Yorkshire, he shares with Fallon his hopes that his flat will be ready soon. Last time he lived at Susan and Neil?s, they almost sent him doolally. Hannah calls, letting Chris know that one of the farriers for the Borchester Show has been injured and will have to pull out of the pairs. Fallon suggests that Chris takes his place. Later, he worries about demonstrating his skills in front of his peers, but Fallon speculates on the real reason for his reticence ? Chris lacks the sun-kissed glow of many of the farriers on social media! At Tracy?s, she and Susan are shocked to see the arrival of Bert by taxi. Thinner and unshaven, Bert insists that Clive has cared well for him, but Clive?s new job means it?s impractical now, so he?s back ? and unimpressed to find his bedroom being used for laundry. Bert is not impressed that Susan is going to a Fleetwood Mac tribute and Tracy?s working at The Bull. Nor is he happy that she?s taken on more dairy work. Treating him to a meal and a pint, Tracy takes him to work and Bert reluctantly lets Brian sit with him. Brian listens to Bert?s grumbles about his family and being made to feel a burden but reproaches him ? Bert should be proud to have such hardworking, caring daughters. Put out, Bert fires back that Brian is high and mighty and has no right to interfere, considering his own family?s issues.

Martyn mobilises a team with water tankers to help David remedy the equestrian ring at the Showground. Delighted David buys the drinks at the Bull. Neil catches Ed to find out what?s going on with him and Martyn. Neil?s horrified as Ed explains Martyn?s offer of some lucrative tree work in exchange for informing on Brian at Home Farm.

Keira feels pressured by her family to show the Texels for Ed at the Borchester Show, but admits to George she doesn?t want to be centre of attention. As George pressures Keira to face up to responsibility she makes a pointed comment about him not refusing the Gordons? cot, before escaping George after his clumsy remark about her running away.

Neil encourages George to start listening to Keira, before talking about how George can be a good parent. He steers George to realise the Grundy cot is best. George asserts the other one can stay at the Gordons? place. He thanks Neil for setting him straight.

George apologises to Keira. She jokes the apology should be for the last four years. They work together to choose a Texel ewe for the show. George is pleased they?re talking and insists he?s not giving up on them. Keira starts to soften. After reluctantly agreeing to be filmed halter training by George, the two chat and Keira opens up about her feelings towards George and her parents. Keira agrees to show the Texels. She still needs to say her piece to George, and will let him know when she?s figured it out.

With Martyn Gibson?s water company links, Neil asks a favour of him to help David and Chris with the Show?s equestrian situation. Neil shocks Martyn by revealing that Adam has left Home Farm, quickly realising Martyn didn?t know, as Martyn storms over to see Brian. Martyn wants assurance that Home Farm will honour their contract for the Borchester Land harvest. Ed reassures Martyn and Brian props Ed up as his deputy, leaving Martyn to make a pointed comment about paying Ed a manager?s salary, and Ed tentatively asking Brian about this. Brian puts him off and suggests a drink.

Neil?s faux pas leads Susan to wonder about offering Adam work in the shop while Jim?s away. They also discuss George and Amber falling out over the Gordons? posh cot, and Bert staying at Clive?s. Neil thinks they need a city break, like Jim.

Lottie invites Neil and Susan to join her and Chris in the busy Bull, also offering Neil a way to avoid Martyn. She then includes Brian and Ed.

Privately, Martyn offers Chris some help with the Show, then finds Ed. Martyn wants Ed to effectively spy on Brian at Home Farm and report back to him. Ed?s not keen, and Martyn offers a potential bribe in the form of a large tree surgery job. It appears Ed won?t be bought though.

At their table, Lottie invites everyone?s best idea for Pip and Stella?s ?Lesbi-Hen? party. Susan wins the prize of a free dinner with her idea of a treasure hunt based on meaningful locations around the village.

Kate treats Kirsty to a free massage at Spiritual Home, and as they talk about Kirsty?s wellbeing, Kate mentions she can see Kirsty?s pregnancy bump. The relaxed mood is somewhat soured by the smell of manure, which leads Kate into a rant about Brian. Losing her concentration, Kate becomes too forceful with Kirsty?s foot massage, and Kirsty begs her to stop before she causes an injury! Over herbal tea, Kirsty listens as Kate worries about being the only sibling with a business connected to Brian. Kirsty suggests an escape plan. Kate seizes on this ? she?ll move Spiritual Home to the Rewilding site.

George struggles to get started with his interview with Bill, who offers to come back to it ? they enjoy coffee and a chat, with Bill offering something stronger and drinking from a hip flask. George is staying off the booze, supporting Amber, and reckons that?s the only way he?s good at supporting. But Bill praises grafter George, before revealing a few things about himself. Bill apologies for how he and Anne Marie behaved towards George back in February, and says he deserves a clean slate. George levels with Bill about how things need to be between Amber and her parents, before Bill tries to persuade George about the benefits of the swish new cot they?ve got for them. Bill feels that as grandparents they should have an input, and this cot is what their grandchild needs.

At the Showground, Lottie returns Chris?s phone after last night, and they agree they need a proper date, not a ?booty call?. Chris gets a message from Harrison who?s due home in a couple of weeks, and wonders about living arrangements for himself and Martha. Chris is called away by David to the equestrian ring ? the ground?s looking too hard to compete on.

Discussing the Borchester Show media plan, Amber wonders about some gaps. David insists all will become clear. He also advises getting some content from the Rural Crime Team. George sympathises about the recent attack on the sheep, and mentions Ed can?t show his Texel sheep due to Brian - Keira isn?t keen to step into the spotlight.

Amber?s dad, Bill, shows up looking for David. Bill has a stand at the Show and parks up his impressive prop 4x4 vehicle. Amber?s taken aback to learn about the ?Platinum? package Bill is getting, and that she?ll be writing up a piece on him for the Echo. George sheepishly explains his recent chat with Amber?s mum. Amber?s concerned about her parents lording the Platinum deal over her. Bill has another surprise for them ? a baby shower gift in the form of a cot with plush features. Amber protests that they have the Grundy cot. George tries to mediate, offering his gratitude. But Amber feels put on the backfoot by her parents. She just wants the show done and her parents out of their lives. To help, George insists he?ll do the agreed interview with Bill.

Brian struggles with a chemical order but is convinced he let Adam go at the right time, as he has Ed. Ed reminds Brian he?s only there to work the land. But when Ed quickly solves a problem, he?s thrown when Brian insists he needs Ed next Thursday to meet an engineer ? Ed?ll have to miss the Borchester Show. Ed also agrees to shift manure to Broad Acre, despite his concerns it?s right by Spiritual Home. With her sessions disrupted by the smell, Kate confronts Ed and has it out with Brian, sensing a vendetta and telling Brian she supports Adam keeping Xander away from him. Brian?s stung.

Keira?s early for her first day of work experience at Rewilding, relieved to not be at Amside. Working on woodpiles with Kirsty, Keira opens up and admits she?s not looking forward to George and Amber?s baby arriving, as she thinks George will be useless. Kirsty encourages Keira to step up - not as a baby carer, but in holding George to account.

Despite not wanting to talk about babies, Keira enjoys the cute footage of the beavers. She opens up about running away last Christmas, and George always being the centre of attention. Keira has started to talk to her parents about it now, and Kirsty says to keep going. And if Keira ever needs space, there?s some here for her. Later Keira enthuses about her work experience to Ed. Ed?s pleased, and takes the opportunity to ask a favour ? can Keira show the Texels for him next Thursday at the Borchester Show?

Kirsty and Helen speculate on the sort of pastimes Kirsty?s baby will grow up to have. Helen wonders whether Kirsty?s told Tom about the pregnancy. Kirsty responds that she hasn?t really told anyone yet.

Tom?s admiring images of greenhouses, and Natasha humours him. He?d prefer her to take a proper interest and be supportive. She confirms her support but is more focused on the boxes of botanicals she?s received to inform her own business idea. She assures Tom that even though she?s open-minded about the new parlour, she?s still on board with his project. Heartened, Tom grins that Helen might have a fight on her hands.

Kate seeks Ian?s advice on a customer complaint at Grey Gables but he?s too busy to help, and snaps at her. He later apologises; he?s not sure he?s cut out for this work. There?s only so far the Martyn Gibson management coaching handbook can go. Kate probes further and Ian admits to being unsettled at home. As well as keeping Xander away from Brian, he?s spotted that Adam?s looking at properties far afield. They?ve made a life in Ambridge, and Ian?s afraid Adam could burn himself out. Kate thinks the one good thing that?s come out of the situation is the amount of quality time Adam can now spend with Xander. She counsels Ian to see Adam?s enforced banishment from Home Farm as an opportunity rather than a disaster. Ian concedes

It?s the day of Brian?s mediation meeting with Adam and he?s made biscuits, rebutting Kate?s suggestion that they?re an olive branch. He doesn?t need one; he?s the good guy. When she asks whether he?s thought about division of the partnership?s profits, he laughs that there aren?t any. Kate wishes him luck, reminding him he can?t be both the good guy and a stubborn stick-in-the-mud. Ian advises Adam to stay calm and remember that Brian?s refusal to pay the family what they?re owed is immoral. Ian confides to Kate he fears Adam will lose his cool if Brian doesn?t play ball. Adam?s worked night and day to keep the farm afloat. Kate agrees, though she worries Xander?s relationship with his grandfather?s getting a little lost. Ian insists Brian sees Martha as more of a real grandchild than Xander. Brian declares to Ruth that his main goal is to put a stop to the claims for money. Ruth reminds him today?s about negotiation and compromise. However when Adam arrives it?s clear Brian won?t shift his in view, insisting he?s bankrolled his children for years. Seeing an impasse, Ruth suggests a break and another meeting, but Brian declares there?ll be no more meetings. When Adam leaves Ruth asks Brian what he actually wants. Later when Adam declares it?s the end of the road, Ian ventures they still have information on Ruairi. They know the secret and could mention this to Brian. Adam?s against this. Ruairi?s his brother and he?ll never do anything that puts him at risk. Family is more than just blood.

Tom tells Helen he?s confused as to why she?s acting as if the new milking parlour is the obvious next step for the farm. Helen insists it?s just about belief in her business, and expansion of the farm, which will benefit Tom too. She suggests they discuss it calmly rather than falling out ? getting a quote isn?t the same as ordering a parlour. It?s the bare minimum needed for putting a business proposal together. Fine, says Tom, he?ll work on a proposal too. Helen?s in favour ? then they can each present their case to the family.

Ed discovers Keira?s found her own work experience placement at Rewilding Ambridge. Clarrie remembers when Keira helped make bat boxes as a child. Ed doesn?t recall, and Keira huffs that he was probably distracted by something George was doing at the time. Ed protests he?s always asked Keira to do things with him, but she?s often buried in her phone. George arrives and immediately winds Keira up, resulting in her storming out. Later she apologises for shouting, and for bolting at New Year. She admits she finds it hard to talk, and at New Year they were too worried about George to listen to her. Ed wishes he?d realised how much she was struggling. He reassures her, and she confides her worries about school and friendships. Ed reckons lots of her classmates will have had the same anxieties. They hug. Later Ed sets Keira and George a task to clear out a barn. They have fun, and Ed declares they?ve passed his challenge.

Susan isn?t sure she can commit to more hours in the busy dairy until they?ve solved the staffing crisis at the shop. She admits to Helen that she misses Jim. Helen?s loving having Tracy as a neighbour. She?s really helpful, and Brad?s happy to throw the boys? ball back into her garden. When she moots the possibility of having a connecting gate between the properties, Susan?s equivocal ? boundaries are important.

Henry?s late for school lunch with Keira due to a detention. He?s not happy he doesn?t have his own room yet, though it?s still better than living with Tom. He?s doubtful about Keira turning down her work experience ? will she be able to fix up an alternative in time for next week? Keira tells Clarrie she can?t see the point of schools existing at all. She asks Clarrie how viable it would be to bring in re-jigged work experience forms tomorrow. Clarrie thinks it?s worth a try. Later Keira confides to Susan that she?s found a different placement.

Tom suggests Helen and the boys go back to Beechwood for a final supper now she?s settled in. Helen in turn reckons she should have a housewarming. Tom?s surprised to discover Helen?s asked a rep to Bridge Farm to quote for a new milking parlour. Tony too is wrongfooted. He reminds Helen that no decisions have been made on future investment. Helen insists she?s just looking at options and didn?t like Tom asking the rep questions. Tony suggests Helen apologises to Tom and thinks before steamrollering over them all with her plans.

Anne Marie calls at No.1 The Green, hoping to catch Amber. George suggests she waits for her to return from work. However Amber messages to say she?s eating out with a mate. Anne Marie?s philosophical, and George acknowledges it?s good they?ve chatted so things can be less awkward between them all now. It?s hard for Amber being caught in the middle. George persuades Anne Marie to consider an upgrade to a platinum sponsorship package at the Borchester Show, which would include Amber as their dedicated host for the day. Later Anne Marie calls at the Bull and meets Tracy. Anne Marie expresses her gratitude at how warmly Amber?s been accepted into the family fold. Tracy suggests Adam might be up for some shifts at the Bull when Fallon?s off with Harrison. Lilian?s unsure ? Adam might be good in the bar but she can?t see him in the kitchen. Lilian spots Keira and wants to chat about her upcoming work experience, but Keira ducks away. Bumping into George, Keira confesses she?d rather avoid Lilian for now. However Lilian catches up with her and starts to set out her exciting plans for Keira at Amside. George joins in with the enthusiasm and Keira walks off. Later Keira apologises to Lilian for being rude. She just doesn?t want to work in an office and would rather be somewhere like the Stables. Lilian understands. She resolves to make the work as interesting as she can. Keira asks whether Lilian would be upset if she found another placement. Lilian smiles that she?d get over it ? eventually.

David and Ruth have heard nothing from Josh recently other than a fleeting thumbs up. They acknowledge they should be grateful that means he?s doing ok. Over lunch with Kate, Brian asserts he had a smashing day out yesterday with Martha, Chris and Neil ? it?s just a shame Xander wasn?t with them. Brian wants to celebrate the official dissolution of the family partnership, but Kate doesn?t approve. Brian?s also pleased his caravan storage plans look likely to go ahead. He hopes Kate won?t object, but Kate promises nothing.

Tony?s keen for information about his livestock liaison role at the Borchester Show. David assures him just being there on the day will be enough. Tony asks if he might be allowed in on the secret of the mystery guest at the Show, but David?s lips are sealed.

Adam calls Ruth requesting a chat. David admits he?s worried about Adam after Brian?s volte face over the inheritance. Ruth agrees Adam must be feeling like the rug?s been pulled from under him. When Adam moots the idea of Ruth acting as mediator between him and Brian, Ruth?s unsure about getting involved. She wants to know what Adam?s hoping to achieve from the meeting, declaring she?d need to be impartial if she took it on. Later she tells David she?ll give it a go. She hates seeing the Aldridges divided. Brian?s harder to persuade however. He doesn?t want to speak to Adam, still less negotiate with him. Ruth suggests that agreeing to meet Adam and show willing might benefit Brian in the long run. Brian agrees to think about it.

Keira?s not keen on her upcoming work experience placement at Amside ? Henry?s sounds much more fun. She invites Henry to her Father?s Day tea with Ed ? she could do with someone to chat with George so that she doesn?t have to. The atmosphere gets awkward in the busy Tearoom as Keira accuses George of rudeness when he takes a phone call in the middle of proceedings. Later Keira does her best to blank George, but he tries to engage, giving her advice about how to charm Lilian when she takes on her planned work experience. Keira?s scathing, pointing out that George is hardly in a position to give advice on how to handle Lilian, given he?s been barred from her pub for the past six months.

Anne Marie rings George on the pretext of having questions about the Borchester Show, but it becomes clear she?s fishing for information about elusive Amber. Ian and Adam discuss the solicitor?s letter that?s been sent to Brian, and his subsequent lack of response. Ian?s keen that Brian?s held to account; Adam needs to fight for what he?s owed. Adam just wants to enjoy Father?s Day. Even if he gets a pay-off from Brian, he?ll never own a farm now. Ian reckons that with his talent, Adam could build something amazing to hand on to Xander. Adam agrees to do some research. Ian suggests that in the meantime they present Brian with a settlement figure. Adam?s sceptical, but Ian reckons a meeting might succeed if they have a mediator. How about Ruth Archer?

Bill and Anne Marie drop in unexpectedly at 1 The Green, while George and Amber are out. Anne Marie?s keen to see if the house meets her expectations for when the baby arrives, before Will gives a guided tour, glossing over how tight a squeeze it will be fitting the cot and baby clothes storage in the bedroom. Will implies that he expects them to stay through the baby?s childhood, before proudly showing Amber?s parents George?s cot in the shed. Anne Marie expresses concern over safety standards, before Amber arrives with George, wishing they?d warned her they were coming. George assures them he used baby-safe paint and Will then tells them how Nic died. Anne Marie assures Amber and George they?ll support them financially as they bring up their child, before Bill and Anne Marie take their leave. Outside, Amber chastises them for turning up without warning and trying to find fault with George. They repeat their offer to help financially. Amber agrees to accept the odd gift, then suggests they meet up at Borchester Show but not before.

Amber admits to feeling wrung out by her parents? visit. George felt they were judgmental, looking down their noses at the small house. When Amber talks about wanting a space of their own one day, George accuses her of planning her escape and thinking his family aren?t good enough for her. Irritated Amber is tired of trying not to upset both George and her parents, before declaring she?s going for a walk.

Brad?s showing Kate how to make beds at Grey Gables when they hear a noise in the wardrobe and Fletch the budgie flies. Alerted by the commotion, Oliver helps catch Fletch, stating they can reunite the Maliks with their budgie. Brad continues showing Kate the housekeeping ropes, chatting about Zainab handing Fletch back to Akram, before moving on to unrequited love. Brad reflects sadly on his doomed relationship with Amber, without mentioning her name. Kate?s advice is to do everything he can to move on, because he deserves better in life ? but only Brad can make that happen.

Whilst waiting at The Bull to speak to Miranda, Brian tells Kirsty he?s relieved David no longer blames him for the dog attack. Kirsty and Jolene are impressed by George and Amber?s social media campaign for the Borchester Show, before Miranda walks in. When Brian asks for a word, she tells him there?s nothing to say and walks off. Later, Brian tells Jolene he?s going round to see Miranda. Jolene reckons it?s a bad idea, but Brian?s determined. However, Brian finds Oliver sharing a nightcap with Miranda on the terrace at Home Farm. She tells Brian frostily her sympathies are with Adam over Home Farm, then rejects Brian?s request to take him back.

Kirsty shares reassuring news with Kate about her unborn baby?s blood test results before Brian turns up, wallowing in self-pity. After giving him some blunt advice Kate softens, since she wouldn?t wish a broken heart on anyone.

Before Bill goes to meet Amber at his car showroom Anne Marie wonders if Amber?s avoiding her after things went badly last time they met. Bill can see Amber might have taken exception to Anne Marie?s suggestion of an abortion, while Anne Marie concedes she could have been more subtle. Bill wants to be sure they don?t scare Amber off again. Later, when they meet, Amber makes a good sales pitch to Bill, while Anne Marie apologises for last time. She wants to be part of Amber?s life but accepts she?s made mistakes, before admitting she?s not thrilled by Amber?s choice of partner. But they still love her. Amber answers their baby questions awkwardly, then Bill invites her for lunch.

David and Pip are still shaken after yesterday?s terrible events. David feels Brian could have done more as landowner to protect the sheep, while Pip will get more warning signs printed. PC Trueman calls ? they haven?t traced the dog yet, but forensics are working on the evidence they gathered. Later, she takes their statements, assuring them the police are doing all they can to tackle these incidents. When David expresses doubt about continuing with the Show, Pip says he can?t let this defeat him. Then Amber rings to tell David that Bill?s agreed to take the trade stand.

David and Pip were thrilled, Amber tells George, before admitting she had lunch with her mum and dad. But Amber insists, she?s not going to let them buy their way back into her life.

David and Pip make an extremely shocking discovery out in the fields and which includes some very graphic descriptions.

Brian, Alistair and Jolene muse on Jim?s possible whereabouts on his travels. Alistair?s missing him and will let them know when the first of Jim?s postcards arrives. Brian wishes he could still go on holiday with Miranda. He sees himself as the victim in all Home Farm?s current travails.

Whilst checking on their sheep at Home Farm, David and Pip make a terrible discovery: the sheep have been attacked by a dog, with up to fifteen dead and many injured. David?s extremely upset but Pip helps him focus on calling Alistair, while she calls the emergency services, with the dog still nearby. Alistair then gets David?s call and Brian sets off after him. PC Nicola Trueman establishes the facts with David, but thinks they?ve probably missed their chance to catch the dog. Alistair gets to work on treating the surviving ewes and lambs, with shocked David?s help, while Nicola and Pip take footage in the field. They both despair at how frequently this kind of incident happens, despite signs all over the countryside. Nicola outlines the investigation procedure then recalls meeting Brian, Home Farm?s owner, recently. Meanwhile, David angrily casts aspersions on dog owners while Alistair saves one ewe at least. Brian is full of righteous indignation when he arrives, before David takes him to task in front of Nicola and Pip for not managing his land properly. David demands compensation, before accusing Brian of being unfit to be in charge of a farm!

George tells Amber his big surprise for the baby should be ready tonight. Amber?s been putting off asking her dad to take the trade stand at Borchester Show but George persuades her to go for it. Later, Amber thinks the upcycled Grundy family cot George reveals is gorgeous, before Bill replies belatedly to her message about the trade stand, asking her to meet for a talk.

Seeing George fly his drone over the Green Adam baits him with remarks about Brian backing him and how well he?s recovered from the attack. George has heard Brian?s ?lost it?, then mentions New Year?s Eve, realising Adam knows Brian was there. George mentions Ruairi confessing to the attack, and presumes Adam will try to protect Brian, like Ruairi. Adam denies this, wishing George well. Later, Adam helps Kate and Alice prepare Xander and Martha?s sleepover. Adam declares he?s done with fighting for control of Home Farm, revealing that Brian passed his mental capacity test. Alice is hugely relieved Brian hasn?t got dementia, but Adam felt like Brian enjoyed crushing him. When Brian arrives, ready to babysit as previously arranged, Adam tells him to go home, swapping barbs before Brian leaves. Alice and Kate try talking Adam round from shutting Brian out of Xander?s life, but Adam?s determined to protect his son. Brian returns after Adam?s gone out, but Kate can?t let Brian say goodnight to Xander, under instruction from Adam. Since Brian?s the winner of this family feud maybe he needs to think if it?s really worth it?

Brian is disturbed to find Kate working at Grey Gables, but Kate assures Brian she isn?t trying to humiliate him. She simply needs a secure income to enable her to keep Spiritual Home going. For Brian the bigger issue is Kate taking a job from smug Oliver. Kate says she?s more worried than ever about Brian, after recent events. Brian wants her to ask Adam about the letter he presented to him. Brian then corners Oliver, who doubts Miranda will ask after Brian any time soon.

At the cricket Alice tells Kirsty she?s not sure what to do on Father?s Day next week ? stick with Martha and Chris or spend it with Brian, who?s practically disowned Adam and Debbie. She envies Kirsty?s uncomplicated life with Erik. Later, Alice tells Kirsty she?s making a Father?s Day kit for Martha to give Chris, while Brian will just have to endure the hell of enforced fun with his own children. Back home, Kate?s keen to hear about Kirsty?s scan. Kirsty compares it to Wren?s scan and how that was all she ever got to know of him. Kate hugs Kirsty before Alice arrives and they talk about babysitting arrangements for tomorrow, now Brian?s persona non grata with Adam. Kate wonders if Alice knows what Brian was hinting at about Adam. Alice doesn?t, but Kirsty?s sure they?ll get it out of Adam tomorrow night.

Alistair greets Jakob with news that the minibus taking them to the World Cup cricket match is stuck with a flat tyre, but thanks to a suggestion by Jakob they manage to fix it. Later, at Edgbaston cricket ground, Tracy is thrilled just to be there, while Alistair?s determined nothing will stop Jim having a wonderful day with his friends. Tracy is delighted that Jakob is relaxing and enjoying himself, before Alistair tells them this is Jim?s unofficial leaving do as he?s catching the Eurostar in the morning then following an extensively researched itinerary known only to him.

Adam phones Brian, chasing up some budget forecasts that need updating. Brian tells him the forecasts are none of his concern now and Adam gives up trying to persuade him otherwise. However, Adam turns up later wanting to check some other figures and Brian again does his best to put him off, before telling Adam he?s going to train Ed to use their system. Adam is astonished, suggesting it makes no sense. Brian reckons Adam no longer has a say in running Home Farm, to which Adam retorts that no-one trusts Brian after a series of embarrassing errors. Adam produces a solicitor?s letter starting legal proceedings to remove Brian from the business, as he?s displaying signs of dementia. But Brian trumps this with a letter of his own, proving that his mental capacity is just fine. If Adam challenges it, he?ll fight him to the bitter end. Brian then tells Adam triumphantly to get off his land!

Stella tells Pip her genomic test kit has arrived and suggests doing it straight away. Pip demurs, asking whether Stella will still want to marry her if it?s bad news. Upset Stella wonders how Pip can even ask that, before walking out. Pip then reveals to Ruth that she ordered the test. Ruth assumed they?d at least talk it over first, but Pip explains both her and Stella couldn?t cope with the stress of waiting, while acknowledging the result will have implications for all the family. Ruth admits she?s a little hurt but not cross, then apologises for not being as supportive as she might have been. Pip reasons that she won?t do the test until after the wedding, explaining to Stella that she doesn?t want anything to spoil their big day. Stella was too worked up earlier to understand, but she does now, before inviting Pip and Rosie to move into the bungalow.

Tracy and Susan discuss Bert settling in well at Clive?s flat, though neither of them really believes the glowing reports they?re getting. Susan encourages Tracy to take the full-time job in the Dairy, but Tracy?s worried she?ll end up looking after Bert once more. Susan offers to share the care if it comes to that, before Tracy talks to Helen and explains her dilemma. She?s realised that caring for Bert over the years stopped her being there more for Chelsea and Brad. Helen?s sympathetic, managing to talk Tracy into accepting her offer. Later, proud Susan insists on buying Tracy?s lunch to celebrate her new job.

At Home Farm David tackles Brian about the wisdom of going it alone, but Brian?s determined it?s the only course to follow, after the way Adam and Debbie ambushed him. David argues Adam?s case as a great farmer, also citing Brian?s U-turn over the inheritance. Brian firmly rebuts David?s intercession on Adam?s behalf, before Ed approaches, having overheard some of this. Ed then tells David how difficult it is being caught between Adam and Brian. Later, David informs Amber that the Borchester Show wi-fi has been upgraded but admits there are two big gaps among the trade stands, including the car dealership one. Amber tells David she might be able to help with that? Amber then drops in at Little Grange, seeking Ed?s advice about whether she should ask her dad to take the car dealership stand, when things are still fraught between her and her parents. Ed reckons it should work as a straightforward business proposition.

Martyn calls Adam to check this afternoon?s meeting is still on and to express concern over Brian?s recent behaviour. Adam then phones irritable Brian, wanting to make sure they?re singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to the Estate contract. The meeting itself is tricky, with Martyn seeking reassurance the contract will be fulfilled. However, Brian makes a mistake over a detail in the schedule and when Martyn pulls him up on this Brian storms out, leaving Adam to cover. But for Martyn this is the last chance for Home Farm.

Helen gets a call from Jack?s school about an accusation of bad behaviour. Helen then tells Jakob she promised Kirsty she?d go to her pre-natal scan and tests this afternoon, but the school are insisting Helen goes in. Jakob offers to take Kirsty instead. At the hospital Kirsty confesses to feeling more than anxious, before Jakob agrees to film the scan on Erik?s behalf. Otherwise, his attempts to help Kirsty relax are typically misguided. Driving back, they reflect on a clear scan, but Kirsty will have to wait for the test results. Kirsty then thanks Jakob for saving her day.

While eating lunch in the garden Tracy tells Jazzer about Pat and Tony?s concerns over her not accepting Helen?s offer. She insists she likes working in the Dairy, though she prefers The Bull. But Helen keeps pushing her for an answer ? and now she?s moved in next door as well. Jazzer reckons the real reason for Tracy?s hesitation is Bert. Later, Helen fumes over the fence to Tracy about the accusation made against Jack. Helen doesn?t have much faith in the deputy head, especially in light of a recent poor Ofsted report, then tells Tracy she needs an answer about the job by Thursday. Jazzer pushes Tracy to admit she?s done more than her fair share of looking after Bert, before Tracy declares she loves him and misses having him around. If she takes the job she?d be admitting he?s not coming back. Jazzer forces the issue and Tracy agrees, if Bert says he wants to stay at Clive?s then she?ll accept Helen?s offer.

After conducting pregnancy tests on the Brookfield cows Alistair chats to David about the poisonous atmosphere at Home Farm, wondering if David might be able to soften Brian?s hardline stance. When David mentions trade stand bookings for the Borchester Show are right down Alistair says a client complained about the payment system on the showground last year. David says he?ll investigate, before Alistair chases up numbers for the minibus trip to the Women?s T20 World Cup on Friday. Amber?s pleased by the uptick in social media engagement for the Borchester Show since she took over strategy from George. The money they earn will help cover the cost of all the baby gear they need. David calls, asking Amber to use her contacts at Farm Supplies to find out why trade stand bookings are down, and to target local businesses with positive messaging. Later, Amber and George are able to confirm the slow wi-fi led to payment difficulties last year, putting businesses off booking again. David vows to try and fix it. Stella enthuses about wedding preparations to distracted Pip, who?s waiting for the call from a genetic counsellor. After several false alarms Pip finally speaks to the counsellor, then later tells Stella about the issues they covered, including potential risks to having children in future. Stella suggests focusing on the next step and Pip says she?s agreed to take the private BRCA gene variant test. It?s hard, but once Pip?s done the test, they?ll know for sure without having to wait for Ruth?s NHS referral, which she hasn?t even asked for yet.

Helen?s having a hard time concentrating on the cheese-making demonstration she?s giving as part of Open Farm Sunday, so Tracy steps up and smooths things over. Helen is tired after moving into her new house yesterday, but grateful for the help she received from neighbour Tracy and family. Susan then steps in to do the next demonstration with Tracy. Later, Tracy and Susan relax in the Tearoom, wondering why Jim has stopped his newspapers and taken his name off the volunteer rota. Susan acknowledges Tracy has borne the brunt of the burden caring for Bert. They?re surprised he?s lasted this long at Clive?s. Helen comes in, pleased the day has been so successful, then pushes Tracy for an answer to her offer of full-time work in the Dairy. Tracy promises to let her know soon.

Ed finds Adam is already doing some jobs that Brian asked him to do at Home Farm. Ed feels awkward, but Adam suggests a different job and gives Ed further instructions for the rest of the week. Catching Ed later Brian is put out to discover that Adam has countermanded his instructions with an alternative schedule for Ed?s work. Adam defends his actions before telling Brian that Martyn wants to talk about the Borchester Land contracts on Wednesday. Brian reluctantly agrees to a time. Having discovered they?ve paid a bill twice Adam asks Brian to leave all invoices, ordering and scheduling to him, while the partnership is still in charge, whether Brian likes it or not.

After a sleepless night, Ian worries over his temporary promotion and Adam despairs over Brian?s chaotic rule at Home Farm. Adam reckons his lawyer thinks their case -that Brian?s incapable of managing the farm - isn?t watertight.

Brad and Zainab catch up at Grey Gables, where Zainab confesses to missing Fletcher, the budgie. After a strange staff meeting, they question Ian?s mad new management style, while Zainab admits she lied during Ian?s team bonding activity. Later, Brad asks for advice as George wants to name his baby Brad, if it?s a boy. It feels wrong to Brad, but he supposes he?ll get used to it.

When Adam turns up for work at Home Farm, Brian warns he?s not welcome, having been fired by email with immediate effect. Adam insists his contract is with the partnership and goes off in the Land Rover to spray the barley. Martyn catches Adam, who?s parked up complaining to Ian about Brian?s behaviour. Martyn?s concerned by the wild rumours flying round about Home Farm and needs to know if it will affect BL?s contract. Then a police officer comes up looking for Adam, while he?s trying to reassure Martyn. The Land Rover?s been reported stolen by a Mr Aldridge and Adam named as the thief. After calling Brian to clarify the situation PC Trueman advises the pair to resolve the issue between them. Adam then tells Martyn that Brian has lost the plot. Martyn decides this has gone far enough and resolves to call a meeting between them as soon as possible.

Zainab moans to Akram that she wouldn?t have brought Khalil tickets to the T20 if she?d known how much he?d keep talking about cricket. They discuss work ? Zainab?s finding Ian easier to work for than Dane, but Akram feels Bridge Farm rather dismissed his idea for a care farm.

Helen tells Tom the farmer accepted their offer for the Monteys: all ten of them. Tom can?t believe Helen went back on her word, but Helen?s convinced it will be good for the farm and asks Tom to be pleased for her. Helen asks Akram to help in the dairy. Akram?s willing to help, but only as a one-off ? working in the dairy isn?t the reason why he came to Bridge Farm. Helen then explains why Akram?s care farm idea wouldn?t have worked. Later, Akram talks to Tom about Bridge Farm?s increased focus on dairy, which Helen?s just told him about. Annoyed by Helen seemingly taking control of the farm?s direction Tom starts arguing with her, but Helen walks away. Akram then suggests to Tom that the reason Tracy hasn?t agreed to more hours may be down to how it feels working at Bridge Farm.

At the end of their long days Akram and Zainab decompress, with Zainab wondering whether work should be fun. Akram confesses he?s happiest working with the land, but maybe he should return to plumbing. Zainab reminds him of his own advice to follow his dream, and stick to the path, even when it?s crooked. Akram is grateful for a daughter like her.

Natasha helps Helen pack clothes ahead of moving to 5 The Green. Henry?s become very organised, labelling all his boxes, whilst Jack is less helpful. They talk about the dairy and Helen?s excitement over expanding her herd. Natasha confesses she?s almost jealous of Helen?s enthusiasm. Driving to Shropshire, Tom points out the irony of using the money from selling retired Tony?s Anguses to buy Montey?s from another retired farmer. Helen points out how they?re saving money by not having to bring them over from France. They then admire the cows in the field and Helen tries to persuade Tom to buy the full herd of ten. Tom points out their mobile dairy would struggle to handle the extra cows and Helen reluctantly agrees to only buy the six they came for. Later, while chatting over a cup of tea, enthusiastic Natasha confesses she has a new business idea for Bridge Farm, to branch out into Botanicals and organic skincare. It could finance sending the twins to private school. Helen tells her to go for it, if that?s what they want to do. When Rex catches Alice at The Stables, they agree neither wants to break up. Rex then apologises for what he said to Brian. Alice doesn?t know the specifics, so Rex tells her everything. Recalling their fight on Sunday, Alice says she?s inherited the Aldridge habit of lashing out. Rex admits to his own flaws and they agree to put it behind them, before Rex reveals his dad texted him, asking to meet Alice. Would she be up for that?

When Alice bumps into Ed in the village shop, she inquires if Ed would be available for extra hours at Home Farm. Ed says he?ll let her know after talking to Emma. As Will and Eddie admire Ed?s Texels, Will warns Ed to stay out of the Aldridge family drama, but Eddie reckons Ed should just keep his head down and take the money. Ed says he?d only go back if the hours were flexible enough to allow him to continue with the tree surgery. George then convinces Ed to be in a social media video on selecting a sheep for Borchester Show. Will and Eddie then heckle awkward Ed, before George banishes them until the filming?s done. Finding Rex on Alice?s doorstep, Brian confesses the last time he spoke to Alice it didn?t end well. He starts rambling on about her, before Rex cuts him off. Rex thinks it?s inappropriate for Brian to be saying this stuff to him, pointing out that Brian?s ego is a major source of the Aldridge family problems. Rex continues that he knows about fathers who insist on always getting their own way, calling Brian out when Alice appears. Brian and Alice both hate all the fighting, and Brian wants things to go back to normal. Alice insists that Brian cannot run Home Farm alone and says she?s found someone who could help. To her surprise, Brian agrees to give Ed a chance. Later, Ed visits the Nest, telling Alice he?ll take the extra hours subject to agreeing suitable pay and flexibility.

At Berrow farm, Ian nervously rambles to Martyn Gibson before apologising for yelling at him yesterday. Martyn accepts and agrees to not escalate his complaint further, as his brunch date wasn?t going well anyway. Seeing the pressure of his role on Ian, Martyn offers his advice on working in management over coffee. As they talk about managerial techniques and goals for Ian, Martyn plays bingo with cliché phrases.

Tom is admiring climate-controlled greenhouses online and planning to futureproof Bridge Farm. Natasha encourages him to talk to Helen, but Tom doesn?t want to pitch his ideas until Helen has moved house this weekend. Natasha raises Loxley Barratt School?s negative Ofsted report and how Helen wants Tom and Natasha involved in the PTA when Seren and Nova start in September. As they start to mention considering sending them elsewhere, Pat turns up with the twin?s missing water bottles. Later, Pat and Tom are working in Bridge Farm?s garden as they admire how all the planting is coming together. Pat mentions the Ofsted report to Tom, who lets slip they?re looking at alternative options to Loxley Barratt. Pat is outraged at the idea of sending the girls to private school and questions how they would even afford it. Following an appointment at a local Pre-Prep school, Tom and Natasha feel deflated by the cost involved and Natasha suggests a loan or even selling her Summer Orchard business to cover it. Tom takes this as motivation to push on with expanding his veg business through buying a new greenhouse.

Alice is waiting for Rex to take her on a date whilst Adam tells her how he was sacked by email by Brian. Alice is horrified, but Adam states as the Partnership employs him, not Brian, he will continue to work. Rex arrives and encourages Adam to drop by The Bull later, as rumours of the Aldridge family?s falling out have spread through the village. Later, Alice is ordering lunch at the Bull, when Martyn Gibson comes in complaining about Ian?s service at Grey Gables. When Adam turns up for a drink, Alice tries to warn him before Martyn Gibson asks Adam for a word. Martyn praises Ian?s talent as a chef but questions his management skills, before asking about the rumours of Home Farm.

When passing by Home Farm, Stella sees Brian struggling with a drench backpack. She offers to assist with the yearlings as it?s a lovely day and she?s concerned for him. Brian insists he?s fine and feels better reclaiming the farm as solely his. Brian and Stella work well as team, when Brian asks if Stella would ever consider coming back to Home Farm? Stella quickly shuts that down, but Brian notes that Stella will have her own farm once she?s married Pip.

On the way home, Stella bumps into Alice and asks what is Brian thinking? Alice decides to find someone to help him on the farm. Rex tries to invite Alice back to the boat, but they start to fight as she insists she?s not good company right now.

Lilian admits to Adam in The Bull that her conversation with Brian had been frustrating. In a parallel universe, Brian and Jennifer would be celebrating their Golden Wedding and things would be better. Lilian had checked on Ruairi yesterday and he?s doing better away from Ambridge. Adam discretely confides that he knows about Ruairi, George and the cover-up. Lilian assures Adam that Brian really does love him and Debbie but Adam refutes this.

Ian?s being hounded, because of being on the PTA, by parents worried about the OFSTED report. But he can?t help them, he?s not a governor. He confirms that Kate?s taking some shifts at Grey Gables ? she?ll either be brilliant or a nightmare. Adam receives an email from Brian? he?s been sacked! He?s not to set foot on Home Farm. He reassures Ian that he has a plan; with the backing of a lawyer he?s going to invoke the mental incapacity clause in the partnership agreement.

At Glebe Cottage, Carol tells Anna over dinner that she doesn?t want her to put her life on hold ? she knows she has no room for a private life. Hopefully the impressive care assessor will be able to suggest more support. Carol confesses that she feels useless, but that she?s still capable, curious and interested. Conversation turns to Richard but Carol doesn?t see the point of talking about her son. Anna suggests they do something in his memory. Carol softens and, unusually, praises Anna. Although she resists losing autonomy, she appreciates how much her daughter does for her ? she?s grateful.

At Kirsty?s first appointment, the midwife advises that based on her previous history and being an older mum, her care will be consultant led. Anything that?s not right should be picked up early. Upset, Kirsty just wants to know that this time the pregnancy will go well. Back at Willow Farm she decides to excitedly confide in Kate that she?s 10 weeks pregnant with Erik?s baby. She wishes she was at 40 weeks already. Although Kate offers cautious optimism, Kirsty repeats her worry ? why did her last pregnancy go wrong and what can she do to stop this happening again?

Natasha spots some of Tony?s unused tools in the packing shed and wonders if she could sell them online and split the proceeds. She?s stopped in her tracks by the pre-school group chat ? Loxley Barrett has received a negative OFSTED report. Tom advises her not to panic ? after all Martha, Rosie, Xander and Jack are all doing well there. Natasha feels Nova would be fine anywhere, but Seren lacks confidence and they can?t afford for her to be overlooked in a stretched school. On calling the school, Natasha?s appalled to hear that the head is on long ? term sick leave and the deputy did not defend the report. They need to start researching other options, even if they have to travel. She brings up the question of private schools ? but how would they afford that, especially for twins? Tom suggests taking one step at a time ? and to avoid telling Pat, who has strong opinions on private education.

Having grudgingly acknowledged that her handrails are useful, Carol accepts an invitation to join Anna in The Bull for a meal. As Anna orders, she shares with Tracy how much she?s feeling the pressure of caring for her mum from a distance. Tracy empathises with Anna - although Bert is currently staying with Clive, she does feel that normally the burden of caring for him is all on her. Anna finds it a relief talking to someone in the same boat. When you feel that you?re going to burn out, you need support.

Outside, Carol confides in Lynda about the strain that caring puts on her relationship with Anna. To Carol it feels that Anna is determined to make her a burden, and she really doesn?t want the fuss.

When Brian arrives, Lilian gives him an earful about breaking up the partnership. She reminds him that his Golden Wedding anniversary would have been soon ? Jenny would have been devastated by the family upset. Brian responds that Adam started the fire and Debbie threw petrol on it. Although he knows he?s not innocent of all wrongdoing, Brian insists this reality has to be accepted. Later, Alice asks Brian if he?s perhaps overreacted, but he feels it?s fair for a betrayal such as this. Alice suggests the decision to withdraw the land is wildly illogical and feels like a punishment. But for Brian, it?s a bid for freedom. He proposes that the family get on with the rest of their lives - and let him get on with his.

Catching up with Kate, Alice confirms that Debbie and Adam went off script at the partnership meeting, derailing the plan to get Brian to step back. It?s a disaster for Kate, who relies on her partnership income. Kate hopes Brian could still change his mind where Alice, her and Ruairi are concerned. When Adam arrives, his sisters accuse him of being selfish and duplicitous. Adam blames Debbie for the failure of the plan, before revealing Brian promised him the land but wouldn?t let Adam tell anyone. Then, when Brian suddenly withdrew the offer, Adam couldn?t help thinking he?d lost his mind. They?re interrupted by Ian calling to offer Kate work at Grey Gables. Later, Ian approaches Alice to give his backing to Adam. He confides that Adam was devastated by Brian disowning him and fears losing his siblings as well as his father. Could Alice talk to Brian and see if she can fix it?

At Bridge Farm, Susan voices her concerns about Bert and admonishes Tracy for letting him move out. Tracy argues that Bert is a grown man with capacity. Susan is dubious about his ability to make good choices, though. That?s why she stepped in and gave him a health plan. Susan later apologises, Tracy was right, she just made things harder by interfering. Susan?s just visited Bert at Clive?s and was impressed by how Clive?s looking after him. She still doesn?t trust Clive but urges Tracy to enjoy the break for now ? she?s earned it.

Anna?s frustrated with Carol as they?re meant to be ready to have grab rails fitted tomorrow, but there?s clutter and chaos everywhere, which Carol resists clearing up. Anna reminds her the Care Assessor?s coming on Thursday, to see how Carol?s managing and whether she?s eligible for extra support. Anna wants Carol to be honest with them, or there?s no point. Alan then arrives for a fundraising meeting, as Carol?s offered to help raise money for the damaged church bell with a scavenger hunt. Carol remarks that Alan reminds her of her late son Richard. Anna can?t see the likeness though before Carol suggests they never agree on anything.

Adam visits harassed Ian at Grey Gables, fuming that Brian has tipped him over the edge, after announcing that Adam?s been eliminated from all decision making at Home Farm. Adam reckons that Brian will run the business into the ground. Kate and Alice still aren?t speaking to Adam, and he blames Debbie for the way the meeting went on Friday ? what claim does she have on the land when she isn?t even there to farm it? Wondering how Kate will manage for money without the Partnership, Ian suggests offering her work at Grey Gables, doing housekeeping plus the occasional yoga class. Adam decides he?s going back to work, to prove he?s the one who should be steering the proverbial ship. He can?t just ditch his job, hoping Brian might still see sense. But he needs to win Alice and Kate over to his side, Ian reckons, by telling them all about Brian?s duplicity.

The Battling Bulls are playing The Trout, who are two players down. Brad suggests loaning them a player and Tom agrees, so the match can go ahead - but not Zainab, who?s too good. Brad offers himself, really enjoys playing and ends up on the winning side: The Trout. Lynda?s come to appreciate the lightness of pub cricket. She?s looking forward to the Women?s T20 World Cup.

Surprised that Clive actually turned up, Brad and Tracy discuss Bert?s departure with him, hoping that Bert will be alright.

Returning from Scotland, Kate finds Brian embarked on a new project: re-reading all his Dick Francis novels. Brian accuses her of stabbing him in the back, but Kate assures him their only plan at the partnership meeting was to try and reduce his stress levels. She hadn?t known about Adam and Debbie?s intentions. Kate then asks how Spiritual Home will be affected by the Partnership ending. Although he says it?s safe, Brian reminds her that if it wasn?t for Spiritual Home, they?d still have the farmhouse. Offended, Kate refuses to take responsibility for the house being sold, insisting that was down to Brian poisoning the Am. Later, Kate accuses Brian of bullying, before he finally apologises. Kate tells Brian that his children?s actions come from a place of love and care for him. Brian though can?t understand why they?ve stopped trusting him. Because he?s been behaving weirdly, Kate says, especially the way he?s mistreated Miranda. Brian retorts that everyone makes mistakes. It doesn?t mean he?s losing the plot, just that he?s human.