Jazzer?s got the bit between his teeth, and Lilian has a rude shock.

Intrigued Tracy takes excited Chelsea to the Stables, where Alice is waiting to show them something. It?s a motorised horsebox: filthy, with stiff handles and a terrible odour. Chelsea deems it perfect for her new mobile hairdressing salon. Stunned, Tracy asks what?s wrong with a car, but Chelsea has a plan: cleaned and painted, with a styling chair and faux flowers across the ceiling, this would make her really stand out from the crowd. The only hitch is that it?s over Chelsea?s budget. She wonders if her mum could help her out with the shortfall. She?s saved a lot from working hard at the Tearoom and the Orangery, and from her hairdressing clients. Tracy flatly refuses ? top marks for ambition, but even if she had the money, there?s no way she?d help fund something so ridiculous, especially as Chelsea can afford a decent second-hand car. George updates Emma on Amber?s mum?s distressing reaction to the pregnancy. Seeing the atmosphere Amber grew up in, it?s made George reflect on the Grundy family, and he realises how lucky he?s been. He asks Emma to think back to when he woke up in hospital as it?s hazy ? was it George who first suggested Markie?s gang, or Emma or Amber? He?s becoming increasingly doubtful that the accused men are guilty. Later, when helping to babysit Martha at Little Grange, flustered George insists on leaving. He has remembered something important.

Brian hears Josh?s Brookfield inheritance woes. He encourages Josh to be relieved to not be saddled with debt, and to build on his egg enterprise. Josh is put out that Pip will receive a farm worth millions ? maybe he should look beyond Brookfield for his future?

Ruairi is planning to visit a large farm to learn about their diversity strategy. With extremes of weather, farming is volatile and grain prices are trending down. Disparaging Brian reminds him of his five decades of farming experience, which counts for a lot in planning. Later, the two discuss Josh?s situation ? Brian thinks a mid-size operation such as Brookfield is a poisoned chalice. Ruairi is not afraid of taking on a farm and presses Brian on his succession plan. Brian retorts that Ruairi?s a long way, if at all, from filling his shoes.

Although Amber compliments Fallon on her coat in the shop, she is not sweetened and gives a barbed suggestion that Amber could help with Speedwatch, to make a stand for the victims of reckless drivers.

Fallon has a plan for Ruth?s Valentine surprise. David is to come to The Bull on Friday to help behind the bar, saying they are short staffed. The secret booking is back on! George has heard that his accused attacker has pleaded not guilty, so the case will go to court. It raises doubt in his mind about their identity. Amber reassures him that he should not have to worry about it, the court will deal with it.

Preparing for Ben?s graduation celebration lunch, Ruth approaches a resistant David about a date at The Bull on Friday night for Valentine?s. He gives excuses that it?s an artificial, commercial occasion. He suggests an eat in meal-for-two from Underwoods. Ruth confides in Stella that she knows David?s trying to surprise her with a booking at The Bull on Saturday, but she wants to surprise him with a better table there on Friday. Ben good naturedly winds Josh up, but Josh is still feeling raw about George at Meadow Farm and it?s awkward. As Ben moves on to chat to Stella about work, Josh accuses him of being holier than thou about his nursing work. Stella?s uncomfortable and leaves them to it. A heated discussion ensues with Josh accusing Pip of making assumptions about who will inherit the farm. During a tense lunch, David and Ruth reveal their decision. Having done the figures, they?ve worked out that Brookfield will only be able to support one family. As Pip is the dairy expert, Brookfield will go to her, starting immediately with an initial part share, with Ruth and David holding the rest. Josh will keep his thirty acres at Hollowtree plus Glebe Cottage. Ben will receive Rickyard Cottage and the bungalow. Josh appears stoic, stating that he?s not surprised. His parents remind him that he?s a brilliant entrepreneur with a great head for business, and this is the best thing for Brookfield. They assure him that he will do well and they will do all they can to support him.

Susan comes to see Clarrie with some early birthday treats and a proposition. Accompanying her on the school pick-up run, Susan asks whether she might be interested in taking back her old job at the dairy. They?re rushed off their feet at Bridge Farm and they need help. Clarrie admits she misses the place and working with Susan, but she enjoys her work at Underwoods Local and in the school. The people are lovely, both jobs are easier on her body, and she gets to pick up Poppy. Susan?s disappointed but glad to see Clarrie so content.

There?s a crisis at Meadow Farm. The cows are out and Esme?s struggling. George lends a capable hand and the animals are soon under control. Later George reassures Esme. He?s located the cause of the escape ? there?s a broken gate on the winter housing. Esme?s grateful. When Josh finds George fixing the gate, he admits he must have knocked it yesterday when he was scraping the yard. He feels awful but George tells him to stop worrying, it?s all fine. Josh apologises to Esme, who thinks the work at Meadow Farm might be too much for him. He has his own business to keep running. She needs to stand on her own feet, and besides she has George helping now. When Josh declares he doesn?t trust George, Esme doesn?t share his scepticism. She believes George is genuine and that the job means a lot to him. She offers George the afternoon milking, and Josh has to reluctantly let go of the reins.

At the Bull Ruth takes Kenton aside to ask if there are any tables left for Valentine?s. Knowing that David?s already booked one, Kenton tells her they?re all fully booked. Later he relents and offers her a table for the Friday, explaining David?s secretly booked for the Saturday. Ruth?s table would be a proper one rather than cramped at the bar, so she instructs Kenton to cancel David?s reservation and confirms hers. Later she asks casually if David would like to do something on Friday night. David responds that bearing in mind how busy they are on Saturday, it might be best just to stay in.

Amber and George agree that whatever happens at the dinner with Amber?s parents, they have each other?s backs. Anne Marie and Bill politely cover their mild surprise at seeing George before settling in to chat about the ?situation?, and the plan. When it becomes clear this means questioning whether or not Amber?s pregnancy will go ahead, Amber?s firm that this is not an accident; she?s having her baby and will live with George. Anne Marie persists with her view that they have options. Appalled Amber tries to close the conversation down, but her mother insists she doesn?t want Amber to be trapped. Gutted not to have her parents support, Amber chooses George, and the family who?ll love her just as she is. Amber worries to George she might turn out like her mum, but George reassures her. They have everything they need, together.

Pip and Stella visit Ruth and David. When they?re cagey Ruth wants to know what they have to say. Pip blurts out that they?re getting married, and they recount the story of the engagement ring to her astounded parents. They make a toast, and Ruth offers the events barn as a venue for their party. Ruth reports later that Jill has insisted they all go to the Bull tomorrow night to celebrate. Ruth and David agree it?s lovely news but it gives you a bit of a jolt when your children move on to their next life stage. David observes they?ll need to consider the future of the farm at some point.

Amber picks up George from Meadow Farm after work. George reckons the work?s going fine. He admits Josh is posing a problem but it?s no big deal. Amber?s disappointed George didn?t confide in her sooner. George is touched when Amber takes them to his favourite chippy, something he?d been looking forward to since his release from prison. They enjoy a moment eating fish and chips from the paper, before Amber admits she?s going to see her parents tomorrow night, and not going out for a friend?s birthday as she?d originally told George. George is shocked to hear Anne Marie knows about the baby. Amber feels her mum might genuinely want to help, and could even be ready to accept them as a couple. George offers to go with Amber tomorrow. He hopes she?s right about her parents, but whatever happens, he?ll be there for her.

Susan?s working over her hours in order to cope with a large new order. She and Pat agree the order?s good news, they just weren?t ready for it. Pat explains that instead of receiving presents for his 75th birthday, Tony wants to give everyone in the village a packet of organic seeds. Susan thinks it?s a lovely idea. By the end of her shift she?s looking forward to home and a hot bath. She and Pat agree there?s enough work for another person to be in the dairy at least part time. Pat says Helen has someone in mind. Susan says she?ll keep her eyes peeled too.

Over a delicious meal cooked by Stella, Pip tries again to raise her worries over her birthday treat, but they?re interrupted by a noise from the kitchen. Cleo the dog?s stolen some of the cheesecake Stella?s prepared as dessert. Stella worries Cleo may have swallowed something dangerous. Slightly bewildered Pip agrees they should get her checked over. Paul shows Stella the scan he?s done of Cleo ? she?s swallowed a small object. It won?t do her any damage but Paul reckons Stella should show Pip the scan. As Pip peers at the picture she?s confused to see a ring. Stella explains she?d put it on top of Pip?s portion of cheesecake, as a proposal. Pip?s bowled over and encourages Stella to propose properly, which she does. Delighted Paul appears and suggests an engagement party. They all agree that this ridiculous chaotic proposal suits the couple down to the ground.

Will prepares George an early hot breakfast for his first shift at Meadow Farm. Amber wakes up too and both of them wish George luck as he sets off, before admitting to one another they?re both anxious for him to do well. Esme?s grateful as enthusiastic George offers to fix a blocked gutter once he?s done the milking. Josh arrives and is thrown to find George up a ladder ? he was intending to do the repair himself. Esme declares that George has been great, adding that she can manage at the farm now if Josh wants to take a step back and focus on his own business. Josh warns her to be careful that George doesn?t take advantage and expect to be paid extra. Esme counters there?s been no hint of this so far, but Josh isn?t convinced. He?s happy to carry on helping, so why pay George to do the jobs? Later George realises Josh has told Esme his suspicions. George insists he?s just doing his job, before telling Josh he?s off his head.

Amber?s shocked when her mum Anne Marie turns up unexpectedly. Anne Marie?s found out about Amber?s pregnancy, and expresses her concern for her welfare. Amber assures her she?s fine and all?s well, but Anne Marie wants to talk further and invites Amber to dinner on Thursday. She misses Amber and just wants to be there for her. Later as Amber, George and Will celebrate George?s successful first day, Amber doesn?t want to break the mood and says nothing about her encounter, insisting all is good.

David and Ruth realise they?ve committed to an event in the barn on Valentine?s Day. Ruth was hoping to offer to babysit for Pip and Stella. David?s affronted ? maybe they might want to go out themselves. Ruth comments it looks like they?ll be behind the bar in the barn now anyhow. They can always go out another night. Later David?s disappointed when Kenton tells him the Bull?s Valentine?s event is all booked up. Kenton eventually finds a small space to squeeze them in, if David doesn?t mind sitting at the bar. David?s happy with this. Ruth arrives and suggests Pip and Stella could come to the Bull for Valentine?s if she and David babysit. David hurriedly covers, saying they should probably stick with doing the bar in the barn, to save money.

Pip and Hannah admire the art installation at the rewilding site: stained glass set in wood from a fallen oak. Pip admits ruefully that she and Stella don?t get much time together at the moment, though it?s good she?s enjoying her job. Pip wonders whether Stella?s mentioned a cruise for her birthday ? she?s being secretive and Pip can?t work it out. She doesn?t fancy being cooped up at sea so she hopes not. Hannah confirms she?s heard nothing, but suggests Pip just asks Stella. Pip duly tackles the topic later but realises Stella had fallen asleep and hadn?t heard a word she?d said. Recounting this to Hannah, Pip asserts there?s definitely something on Stella?s mind. One way or another she intends to find out what it is.

After working a night shift Ben?s late getting up for his graduation ceremony and has to be chivvied along by David and Ruth. Before the ceremony starts David spots that Ben has fallen asleep. For alphabetical reasons Ben will be first up to collect his degree, so Ruth calls his phone, assuming the vibration will wake Ben. It rings loudly instead, immediately waking Ben, who apologises before going on stage to be greeted by the amused Chancellor. Afterwards Ben and David tease Ruth about the phone call and having a cry, but they are all very proud of what Ben?s achieved.

Amber encourages George to stay positive about getting a job, before Esme calls, asking him over to Meadow Farm at lunchtime. George assumes it?s a ?maybe?, which Amber tells him he needs to turn into a ?yes?. He?d be perfect for the job and Esme would be lucky to have him. When George gets there, he advises Esme on replacing some rotting fence posts. Esme knows about his criminal past, spelling out that she?s looking for someone trustworthy and reliable. George assures her he won?t let her down, emphasising how much he cares for livestock and how he needs to step up for Amber, now she?s pregnant. Esme reveals she has worked previously with ex-offenders, before offering George a two months? trial of part-time work milking, looking after cows and doing general farm work, starting on Monday. George is dead chuffed, going to meet Amber after work. She?s thrilled and they both vow to work hard for their future as a family.

Rex asks Joy about New Year?s Eve and Mick?s story about taking Joy to a real-ale pub after midnight. Joy tells him she met Rochelle instead, and they talked about her new partner. It?s bittersweet for Rex, who says it?s great that she?s met someone.

Lilian tells Joy that Justin was bordering on triumphant when he came home last night. This is news to Rex, but he really hopes it means Justin has sorted everything for Peggy?s artwork unveiling at Rewilding Ambridge. When David tells Kirsty about the family members who are coming, he picks up that the artwork hasn?t been sorted yet. But when Justin arrives he tells Kirsty he thinks he?s solved their problem, but they need all the muscle power they can muster to make it happen before two-thirty. Rex, Kirsty, David and Justin, plus mini-digger, then work like crazy digging holes to anchor the new, improved artwork. Joy arrives with news that a truck?s waiting down the lane, before Justin co-opts Joy into helping unwrap several packages. Each piece will go into holes on either side of the path, Justin explains. They?ve all been sourced from Julie the artist?s upcoming exhibition. Justin had to expend a lot of persuasive energy as well as hard cash to get her to agree, but so long as Lilian?s happy with Peggy?s Art Installation it?s all been worthwhile.

Later, Lilian gives a speech before the stained-glass installation is unveiled to appreciative gasps and applause. Lilian then tells Justin the artwork is awesome and Peggy would have loved it. She can hardly thank Justin enough.

At Rewilding Ambridge Mick asks if Joy can come to the unveiling tomorrow. Rex and Kirsty explain why it may not happen - they?re still waiting for Justin to let them know whether he?s fixed the problem of the undersized artwork. And when Mick sees it he agrees it should be much bigger. Kirsty still hasn?t got hold of Justin, but they can?t cancel until they know for sure what?s happening. By the end of the day Rex and Kirsty agree it?s too late to cancel now. But then comes the really bad news: Borsetshire Life are sending their Assistant Editor and he hopes the artwork will grace their next front cover, just when they don?t want the publicity.

Susan reports to Azra on how well their meal with George and Amber went, with Akram?s help. Susan?s impressed by Akram?s work at Bridge Farm, too. George comes into the shop and has a dizzy turn, before Azra insists he goes to A&E. She drives him, with Susan in the back and George feeling mortified by all the fuss, but Azra impresses on George the need for an all-clear on his head injury before he can start work. Later, Susan tells Azra that Amber?s with George at the hospital now and he?s had a scan. She gives Azra a bouquet of flowers to thank her, before Amber messages to say the scan was clear and they?re coming home. Susan and Azra compare notes on the virtues of constructive criticism, before Susan leaves Azra to enjoy the rest of her afternoon off.

Esme tells Ruth on the phone that she thinks she?s finally caught up with getting the farm as it should be. She knows it won?t get any easier, but at least she can look forward now as she goes for the tenancy. George then turns up and gives Esme his CV, offering his services as cowman and farm labourer, while she does her computer work. George also mentions his work with drones, before impressed Esme tells him she?ll be in touch. Later, Ruth drops round and Esme innocently shows her George?s CV. Ruth then tells Esme all about the risk she?d be taking, but Esme wants to think about it before making a decision.

While preparing the meal for George and Amber, Susan tells Neil about the ?meal to heal? rituals Akram explained to her. Neil?s not convinced it?s necessary, but Susan thinks they need to give it a go, especially after hearing about Amber?s pregnancy and the bust-up with Emma, both of which they?ll have to pretend they know nothing about. Anxious Amber chivvies George along, not wanting to be too late. She?s worried about her difficult history with Susan and her tastebuds going haywire with the pregnancy. But it all goes smoothly, despite Susan speaking out of character as she follows Akram?s healing precepts, which she explains later, over pudding. Amber then becomes emotional, telling them she?s pregnant. George susses they already knew, despite their best efforts at feigning surprise. He details the negative responses from everyone else, but Neil and Susan are genuinely pleased for them.

Justin waits impatiently for the delivery of Peggy?s artwork to the Rewilding site. Like Kirsty, he hopes it?ll have a big impact. Kirsty?s worried the dimensions of the plans they were sent by the artist are wrong, while Justin admits he did change direction several times on the design. When the delivery arrives, with David there too, they agree the small artwork is exquisite, but Kirsty wonders where the rest of it is. Later, Justin admits there?s been a miscommunication between him and the artist over the work?s dimensions: what?s been delivered is all there is. Justin used up most of the budget on multiple design changes. Kirsty is deeply unimpressed ? this is nothing like the large-scale artwork everybody will be expecting to see at Thursday?s unveiling. Desperate Justin promises to fix it by then.

Susan?s irked to find Akram has been moving things around while waiting for her at the Dairy. She explains he?ll be observing today before receiving training another time. Akram starts taking notes, but worries he?s got off on the wrong foot. Susan softens a little, but makes it clear she?s in charge. On their break Akram and Susan discuss Clarrie being laid off, with Susan admitting she wanted Clarrie back when Adam left. Susan?s worried about tomorrow?s tea with George and Amber, hoping to get things back on track after Clive?s recent intervention. Akram mentions the ?meal to heal? concept, later explaining this in detail while Susan takes notes. She thinks it sounds perfect, reckoning they?ve both learnt something today.

Lilian?s hanging up decorations for Burns Night at The Bull, while the Highland Games are happening on The Green, when Jazzer reveals the shocking news that his bagpipes aren?t working. Later on though, Jazzer?s happy to accept the plaudits and free pints for his playing, which Ben reckons is better than ever. Tracy makes a very rude ?Toast to the Laddies?, shocking Neil and Susan, before Rex realises Jazzer has been conning everyone. Joy then reveals that Kenton?s been playing bagpipe tracks through the speakers, while Jazzer keeps out of sight. On The Green Joy sympathises with Ben when his caber toss goes awry. Rex, though, does a great toss and is duly announced the winner by Neil, standing in for Kenton and Jolene, who?ve been mysteriously called away. It later emerges it was to deal with Jazzer?s bagpipe crisis. Rex admits he did his research on tossing techniques and Ben teases him for taking it so seriously. Meanwhile, George has been watching the competition from a distance before Neil joins him. George feels sorry for himself, being the village outcast, but Neil counsels that the village is George?s home and people will have to accept that and move on. Later, Neil brings round his and Susan?s leftover haggis with all the trimmings for grateful George to enjoy. Neil then suggests George ask Esme if he can do her milking, while she works on some IT contracts she?s been offered. George thinks she won?t want to take him on, but Neil reckons it?s got be worth a try. Neil then invites George and Amber round for tea on Tuesday and George accepts.

Esme?s got the all-clear on her TB test but shows David an email from her landlord with a generous offer to buy her out. Over a cup of tea, Esme admits she?s very tempted, given the struggle to keep going at Meadow Farm - but she?d be devastated to give up now. Esme?s head says accept the offer and go, but her heart says stay. Despite the downsides she?s loved what they?ve been doing on the farm for the last three months. David thinks she should take her time before making a decision, but Esme reckons she?s already decided to stay. Will and Emma are taking a break from lambing when George and Amber arrive at Grange Farm to announce they?re having a baby. Will?s thrilled, but Emma can?t believe Amber?s pregnant after they?d recently had a conversation where Amber said she wasn?t even thinking about having a baby. Emma calls them idiots, insisting she means it. George thought she?d be pleased while Amber is more uncertain, but Emma doesn?t hold back with her criticism. George reckons Clive was right when he said there was some very toxic behaviour in the family. The mention of Clive riles Emma further, while Will wants everyone to calm down, before Emma suggests talking about it later. It?s not what she wanted for them, though, while George insists it?s up to them, not her. Later, Will tries looking on the bright side, but Emma only sees the downside of getting pregnant that young with their future so uncertain. Plus, the last thing she wants is having to pick up the pieces when everything falls apart.

Fallon has spent a sleepless night, worrying about the CCTV footage and potentially going to prison. Harrison is adamant no-one will find out, but Fallon wishes she?d never done it. Harrison has to leave and they agree they?re sick of living apart, before Harrison confirms he was never tempted by a female colleague, who made it clear she was interested in him. Fallon suggests they stay in touch more with voice notes, even about mundane everyday stuff, and Harrison agrees.

Brad goes to see George and tells him he needs to step back from their friendship. He?s tired of being stressed out by it. George apologises for his behaviour but reckons the attack has been life-changing for him, insisting he?ll do better from now on. He?s mortified that he accused Brad and Amber of betrayal. Brad?s his best friend and he loves him. Brad says he loves George too - but he needs some time and space and has to go. Brad then tells Amber how difficult it was with George and that he?s got to leave her and George to it now. Amber thinks Brad?s lovely for not being angry with her at getting pregnant, but Brad reckons he needs space from her too. Amber then admits she?s scared of telling George she?s pregnant. When Amber gets back to Number 1 The Green she starts babbling nervously. George reckons he?s lost Brad forever, but thinks he deserves it, before Amber tells him she?s pregnant, hoping it?s good news. Ecstatic George tells her it?s the best thing that?s ever happened to him!

Before his driving lesson Paul admits to feeling terrified. As a calming measure Ruairi gets Paul to talk through what he?s doing as he drives. Paul?s then thrilled that he?s driving safely and Ruairi tells him how much he likes him.

When Lilian and David?s paths cross near Brookfield they compare notes on turning down Eddie?s overpriced hay. Lilian?s really worried about running out though and so?s David, who suggests they work together to try and knock Eddie?s price down. But when David rings Eddie he tells him that he?s sold the hay to another farmer, at full price. Later, Eddie apologises to Lilian if he came across as smug. She wants to talk about how bad she feels after what happened to George, though. Eddie then confesses he can?t forgive George and doesn?t understand what?s wrong with him.

When Amber turns up for her haircut from Chelsea, she soon realises that Brad has told Chelsea everything. Chelsea justifies that Brad needed someone to talk to, before asking if Amber?s alright. Amber still hasn?t told George about the baby, saying she went away to Ireland to sort out her feelings for him ? and Brad ? but it didn?t help. Then George was so happy when she got back that they decided to try for a baby. But it came as a real shock to discover she was pregnant after George was so awful to everyone. Listening to Amber then praise Brad by comparison Chelsea tells Amber she should be with Brad, but Amber doesn?t see how they can be together.

Chelsea thinks Brad is faking feeling ill to stay at home. Brad then confesses his love for Amber, but Chelsea had already guessed it from the way Brad looks so happy whenever he talks about her, which is all the time. Brad?s worried about George suspecting something?s going on, especially as Amber feels the same way about him. And they feel terrible about the timing of their kiss. Brad then reveals Amber?s pregnant and he?s completely disorientated. After checking the baby?s not Brad?s, Chelsea is amazed Amber told Brad before George. She advises Brad to keep well away from them. But it?s tearing Brad apart, knowing they love each other and can?t be together. Chelsea insists on making Brad breakfast, encouraging him to get on with his life and promising that one day he'll look back and be absolutely fine about all this. At The Bull Jazzer?s still trying to get an answer about floodlights for Burns Night, but Fallon can?t help him. Harrison walks in to Fallon?s delight, before Kenton tells equally delighted Jazzer that he?s got the floodlights. Later, Harrison makes bacon sandwiches while Fallon works. It was Fallon?s lovely message yesterday that brought him back as quickly as he could. They apologise for upsetting each other and Harrison assures Fallon he would never attack someone and leave them in a ditch, no matter how tempted he was. Fallon believes him, then checks he didn?t report her for deleting the CCTV footage. Of course he didn?t ? and they agree to call it quits.

At Meadow Farm Esme tells David how stressed she is about today?s TB tests on her herd, before Paul turns up on his bike and explains to Esme about having a driving lesson with Ruairi on Wednesday. Nervous Esme then starts sending cows through to be tested, while Paul checks them off. She?ll have the results by Thursday, Paul tells her when they finish.

Fallon covers to Lilian about Harrison coming back last night and not staying over. They discuss Burns Night with Jazzer, who?s asked Kenton to provide floodlights for The Green. Eddie then tries to sell some hay to Lilian for the Stables. She complains later to Jazzer about the price Eddie?s charging, meaning she turned him down. Jazzer encourages David to take part in the Highland Games on The Green on Sunday, though Lilian?s pessimistic about the floodlights. When Fallon asks if Lilian?s okay, she confesses her unease over what happened to George after she?d been so horrible to him ? plus the wine bottle used to hit him was one she?d provided. Fallon reassures Lilian, before they both admit hating this time of year. Later, Fallon suggests Lilian come over on Thursday night for a drink and snacks, when they can raise a glass to Jennifer on the third anniversary of her death. Fallon then leaves a message for Harrison, worried at how they left things last night and the fact he hasn?t been in touch since. Fallon insists she believes he didn?t attack George. She loves Harrison and just wants him to call her back.

Susan?s convinced the police have George?s attacker, Markie, in custody, but Amber isn?t sure it was him. They both worry about the effect Clive could be having on George, as does Brad, though at least Clive appears to have gone now.

Brad then pushes Amber to go for a walk, so they can talk about what happened on New Year?s Eve. Brad hasn?t seen George since because of how horrible he?d been. Amber reckons George was right to be suspicious about them though, wasn?t he? They were kissing each other while George was lying out cold. When pressed Amber tells Brad she wants to stay with George. Brad then declares he loves Amber, who admits she loves him too. But she can?t be with Brad, because she?s pregnant ? and that changes everything.

Harrison makes a surprise return visit, accusing Fallon of knowing more about George?s attack than she?s letting on. That?s why she reacts weirdly every time George?s name comes up. Fallon stuns Harrison when she tells him she knows he attacked George. She?s seen the CCTV footage showing a man walking across the Bull car park, bottle in hand, at exactly the right time ? and it was Harrison. He denies it vehemently, but Fallon points out how volatile he?s been recently. Devastated by the accusation Harrison assumes it was Fallon who deleted the CCTV evidence. He should report her, because if anyone found out he was hiding something he?d lose his job straight away. Not only that, Fallon would be charged with a criminal offence too.

Susan wonders tentatively to Brian whether things might be better since the family meeting with George. Brian doesn?t know ? he?s not sure George can make a life for himself in Ambridge after all that?s happened. Susan points out how Alice has turned her life around. Brian admits there?s something to be said for being close to family when life gets tough. Susan notes that one member of her family is too close for comfort ? she supposes she can?t stop Clive from seeing George. To Susan?s alarm, Brian admits he saw them heading to the river with fishing gear.

Clive recommends George doesn?t grovel to the very people who are making his life a misery. Saying sorry is weak. Susan calls George, and George fobs her off about his whereabouts. Clive accuses Susan of being toxic and controlling. He offers to take George for a few beers, but George makes his excuses; he has to meet someone.

George?s probation officer Reg arrives in Ambridge and tracks down Kenton. He?s received a complaint about George?s behaviour on New Year's Eve. Kenton dismisses the incident as high spirits, and Reg leaves. Jolene disapproves, but Kenton reckons they owe George. Reg catches up with George, who admits confidentially he?s terrified not knowing who wanted him dead. Reg says it?s important George asks for the help he needs. They?re interrupted by shouting outside as Susan and Clive argue. George intervenes, and as Clive starts telling him his theory on who attacked him, Reg appears. Clive hisses that George needs to keep his wits about him.

In the shop, Chris informs Susan he?s finally got through to Hazel. His flat won?t be ready any time soon ? he?s ready to give up and look for something else. Suddenly David spots a familiar face on the Green. Chris confirms it?s Clive. Horrified Susan confronts Clive, suggesting he disappears as quickly as he arrived. Clive informs her he?s come to see George. Susan assures him George is fine and doesn?t need him hanging around. Clive counters he understands George better than anyone. He knows what it?s like to be a victim of the justice system, and to have a near death experience. He accuses Susan of treachery. Chris approaches to help his mum, but Clive won?t be moved, declaring his intention to visit Bert and pronouncing Susan selfish for leaving the care of their dad to Tracy.

Ruth and David tackle the daunting topic of succession.They mull over possible scenarios. David admits to feeling a bit side-lined some days with Pip and Ruth responsible for the dairy herd. It?s not the mixed farm that Brookfield was built on. Ruth points out it makes them money. They joke that if they row about this they won?t have time to make a decision about succession. David?s up for that!

Later Clive claims he?d noticed guilt cross Chris?s face at the mention of George. He implies Chris was responsible for the attack. When he goads Chris about Alice, it?s almost too much for Chris, and Clive accuses him of threatening him with a hammer. Clive urges him to confess to the attack.

George is helping Susan out in the shop. She offers him sausage and mash for tea, but he tells her he?ll be out tonight. When Alice comes in Susan discovers George?s plan to apologise to the Aldridges and take the consequences. She wonders if he?s strong enough. But George is sick of the bad vibes and wants things to change. Alice promises to look out for George. This is about reconciliation, not retribution. Susan thinks Alice is worth more than the rest of them put together. Brian reckons Susan?s displaying the blind faith of a grandparent in believing George?s intentions are good. Susan counters that it isn?t blind faith she has ? it?s hope. George is trying to change. Has Brian never thought back to his own behaviour at twenty? And George knows what he did was wrong. She urges Brian to remember that at tonight?s meeting.

Later George attempts his apology. He?s met with sarcastic hostility from Ruairi and wary scepticism from Brian, who concedes he respects George?s family and if the apology?s sincere he?ll work towards accepting it. Kate hopes George?s contrition isn?t an act. He needs to face his demons. When voices get raised Brian suggests calling it a day before someone says something they might regret. George apologises for raising his voice, and leaves. He wonders to Susan what more he can do. Susan counsels that he?s taken a positive step and he can?t control the reactions of others. He held out an olive branch, and they have to decide what to do with it.

Jolene detects Kenton?s unsettled mood. He confesses to being wrongfooted by his encounter with George, admitting he accepted the proffered apology. Jolene?s astounded, but Kenton?s had enough of all the conflict. Jolene counters that appeasing George isn?t the answer. His bad behavour is a pattern and she?s surprised Kenton?s been so easily sucked in by his superficial charm. Later Kenton tries to explain that taking away the oxygen of anger will extinguish the flame, but Jolene?s not convinced. Brian too isn?t in a forgiving mood towards George. Seeing the tension between Jolene and Kenton, he thinks they need a holiday. They agree a break sounds tempting.

Alice calls Kate to give her the news that that George wants to meet with the Aldridge family to formally apologise. Kate thinks he?s brave ? it won?t work out well for him. Alice agrees, but reckons George should be given a chance. Kate wonders if their dad?s invited. Alice confirms for it to work everyone has to be in the room. Kate says if it?s what Alice wants, she agrees it?s a chance to move forward. When Kate asks busy Jakob for his opinion, he doesn?t have time to think about George Grundy right now. Later Jakob tries to relax tense Kate with a meditation but fails miserably. Kate tells him his attempt was giving AI vibes. Alice tries to persuade Brian to attend the meeting with George. Reluctant Brian doesn?t like George even speaking to Alice, but as the head of the family, declares the meeting will be in his house, with him there.

Azra and Akram debate the pros and cons of accepting Helen?s offer of work for Akram at Bridge Farm. Azra feels it?s a bit of a step down to reject lucrative plumbing work in favour of working with veg. Akram points out they have more than enough to live on with Azra?s salary, but assumes this is a no from her. Azra concedes that it?s Akram?s call. Later he explains Helen that his current work gives him more time for the children; if there was just himself to consider he?d definitely say yes. However they?re interrupted by Azra, who hopes she?s in time to make her husband happy: he should take the work. Having Akram contented amongst the plants rather than having his head under a sink means more than being able to accrue savings. Akram?s delighted; how can he say no? His wife never ceases to surprise him.

Kenton observes to Alice that the whole village seems on edge since what happened to George. Alice thinks it must be awful for George knowing someone wants him dead. Later George calls at the Nest with a gift for Martha. He wants to apologise to Brian and Adam now that he and Chris have made peace. Alice advocates focusing on rest and recovery, but George is adamant he wants to try and make amends to prove he?s not fake. Alice gets it. George also apologises to Kenton, who accepts it, but without much faith in George?s contrition. George pleads with him to persuade Jolene to forgive and forget.

Chris helps flustered George with a broken washing machine. As they work together, they joke about funny events in George?s childhood. George wonders why Chris has come round. Chris shares his feeling after the attack of being desperate for George to pull through. Since then he?s resolved to let go of the anger. George confesses he feels ashamed of what he did to Alice. Chris asserts they?ve all done things they regret.

Azra and Akram are at Brookfield for Sunday lunch. Akram gets a message from Helen. She wants a word with him. He worries that he hasn?t yet paid for the repairs to the polytunnel. Ruth recommends just asking Helen what she wants. Azra reckons farming must be tough and miserable in the winter. Ruth asserts that on the whole she wouldn?t have it any other way. She?s pretty happy with her lot, if she could just bury her head and not think about inheritance tax matters. Azra advises the worst thing would be to do nothing. Ruth resolves to sit down with David make a decision.

Helen puts Akram?s mind at rest. The polytunnel?s all fixed. She wants to offer him some hours working on the farm, to replace Adam. Akram?s pleased she?s asked, but while his heart wants to say yes, he can?t justify the loss of income from his current work in order to pick veg. Helen understands and apologises for any offence. Far from it, says Akram, he?s flattered and is finding it hard to say no. What exactly would casual work involve?

Eddie bumps into Brian, and puts right the fact that he?s never properly apologised to him for what George did to Alice. Brian?s appreciative. Eddie should be at a family lunch with George, but he can?t bring himself to go, despite it putting him in the doghouse with Will. Brian wonders if he can be of help, but Eddie says he?s just missing Joe, and feels too old for all this trouble. Brian sympathises, and tries to cheer Eddie up. Eddie brightens slightly, reporting he?s been saving up good quality hay to sell. Brian promises to ask Alice if she wants some ? she has no issue with Eddie.

Back at Grange Farm, Will?s disgusted at his dad?s absence, and leaves with George. Emma tells him later how upset Clarrie is. Will?s grateful Emma stayed with her. George hears that Markie?s gang has been charged with the attack. It?s a relief, but Emma still can?t relax.

Clarrie tells Eddie that George was heartbroken at his no-show ? doesn?t Eddie think he?s been punished enough? Eddie reckons that doesn?t equal forgiveness. He moves on to the hay, and Clarrie despairs. Their family?s falling apart, and he's on another get rich quick scheme! Eddie declares he?s as worried as Clarrie, but farm life goes on. Clarrie retorts he?s like a different person. Eddie ponders ? maybe he is.

Emma presses George on what else he can remember, in case he has to go to court. He doesn?t come up with much; he?s just glad it?s over, and they can get on with their lives.

Akram has time on his hands due to a cancelled job. When Tony mentions a predicament with a ripped polytunnel, hoping Helen can attend to the repair while Tom?s out on deliveries, Akram?s happy to offer his help. Later he?s enjoying the sensation of being back on a farm and working outside. But as he tapes up the tear he slips, making the rip in the plastic even bigger. He?s mortified, but Tony assures him that as long as he isn?t hurt, it?s fine. It was kind of Akram to help; they shouldn?t have let him attempt it in such poor weather. Tony observes ruefully that the tear looks unsalvageable, making Akram feel even worse.

Jolene reports to Joy that the police have said their CCTV footage could have been wiped remotely, without anyone needing to access the premises, which makes her feel a bit better. The thought of intruders going through her home makes her skin crawl. She can?t be as confident as Tracy that they won?t come back again. Joy reckons she needs to replace that uneasy feeling with something positive. Jolene rallies and declares she?s spent enough time worrying ? they?ll make this the Burns Night Highland games the best the village has ever seen. Joy reports Fallon?s on board, and Jazzer returns as a willing volunteer having had a pep talk from Bert. Later Joy reckons they?ve created a monster, having listened to Jazzer?s gung ho ideas for authenticity. Kenton?s going to have a lot more on his plate than neeps and tatties.

When Jolene comments to Eddie that the Bull will be keeping things low-key for Burns Night this year, he?s adamant they go as big as they like on it. There?s been enough misery already. Frazzled Jazzer isn?t receptive to Jolene?s request for his help with making it an event. He?s too tired. He?s sorry but the answer?s no. Later Jolene acknowledges Jazzer has a lot on. For his part Jazzer sympathises with Jolene?s worry over Markie?s gang and what they might do.

Will?s got George a lot of new stuff for his homecoming. Emma questions whether indulging George like this is really the right thing to do. It?s this sort of thing that landed them in this position in the first place. Just because he nearly died doesn?t mean everything?s forgiven. Will disagrees. They nearly lost their son, and now he wants to forget everything that?s happened.

Eddie refuses to go with Emma and Ed to welcome George home. He reckons he doesn?t know George any more. He?s glad he?s alright, but he?s crossed a line and Eddie can?t forgive him. Will?s not happy with Eddie?s decision, but Emma admits she can see his point. They?ve got it badly wrong, lying and covering for George. They?re too soft on him, and he?s spoilt. Their guilt about the past has made them bury their heads. George takes up so much headspace, there?s no room for Keira and Poppy. If he?s really going to learn from his mistakes, they all need to take a step back.

Henry?s a reluctant assistant at Bridge Farm as Helen and Tony work on plans to rejuvenate the garden areas. Henry continues to campaign for giving George work. Whilst Helen agrees no-one deserves to be assaulted, she reiterates there?s too much bad feeling for them to consider rehiring George. Henry goes to see Keira. When his mum calls him later, she discovers he?s at the hospital visiting George. Helen?s not happy. She asks if Henry is mates with George. Henry supposes he is. He feels sorry for George ? the family are going through a hard time. Tony acknowledges this is true. Helen assures Henry she won?t cause any drama over the visit. She admits to Tony that at fifteen, she trusts Henry to make the right decisions. Tony declares her a good parent ? Helen reckons she had a good role model.

Amber worries that Will?s spending too much time at the hospital. She also checks in on Ed, who confirms he?s fine ? it?s just a lot. Later, Ed spots Will?s anxiety and guesses the cause ? it?s not his fault he wasn?t there when Nic died. Will says he couldn?t bear it if the same happened with George. Ed and Amber try to reassure him. Will tells Ed that Nic and what they had was his lot in life; there?s no point trying for more. Ed thinks this is a waste. Will could try something different or start dating again. He asserts Will deserves to be happy. Will reckons the only thing that will make him happy is tomorrow, when their boy comes home.

Tony?s after some help at Bridge Farm and wonders whether Brian might be interested. Alice explains her dad?s angina has been a concern recently. Brian overhears, declaring he feels mollycoddled and patronised by his children. Tony tentatively suggests Brian must have a lot on with his house move. Brian?s defensive, responding testily that Miranda?s house sale has fallen through. Later he apologises to Alice for his attitude. Alice understands. It would be her mum?s birthday this week so it?s a difficult time. She wonders if now is the right time to be thinking about moving house. Brian assures her it?s exactly the right time for a new chapter. Over a pint, Neil updates Tony on George, who?s having a brain scan. Tony?s more concerned about Neil ? he knows how it feels to discover someone possibly mortally injured. Neil admits it?s shaken him. He reports Jazzer is also very out of sorts. Tony offers good advice, and they resolve they should meet for a drink more often.

Jolene puzzles over the wiping of the New Year?s Eve CCTV footage. Fallon wonders if it could have been deleted by accident. Joy thinks that?s unlikely. Neither can remember seeing anything untoward on the night. Joy broaches the topic of Burns Night, but Fallon reckons they should keep it small this year under the circumstances. When Jolene continues to fret about who could have got access to the Bull?s security system, Joy suggests they forget all about New Year?s Eve. The likes of Markie and his gang will get what?s coming to them.

As George struggles with concussion, worried Amber wants him to tell the police what he remembers about the attack. She?s convinced Markie?s mates were responsible. George isn?t sure, and he?s scared of what might happen to the family if he grasses. He insists he can?t remember much about that night. However he does recall something about Amber and Brad, and apologises for his paranoia over his two closest allies. He?d understand if Amber wants to call it a day. Amber insists that won?t happen; she loves George and wants to put the past behind them. Later having told the police George agrees he did the right thing, though he reckons they won?t find many fingerprints on the broken bottle that was used. He speculates on whether it could have been someone else who attacked him; the whole village hates him. Amber urges him to stop torturing himself. The attack was down to Markie and his mates. There?s no way it would have been anyone else.

Jolene updates Akram on George?s progress. They agree the incident?s been shocking for everyone. Alice tells Jolene she?s given a statement to the police. She can?t help feeling it?s all her fault; she could have done more to help George. She feels they?re quite similar ? both of them have a monster inside them. Jolene reckons on the contrary, Alice is very forgiving. The police call Jolene to ask for the Bull?s CCTV footage from the night in question. To her astonishment she finds it?s been wiped.

Eddie and Amber arrive outside the hospital, Amber blaming herself for what?s happened. Inside, Susan and Emma struggle to try and work out who would have attacked George. It could be members of Markie?s gang, but equally might be almost anyone in the village. Emma then tells Amber that George is alive, but has a fractured skull. Amber breaks down in Susan?s arms, full of remorse for how badly she?s treated Susan. She declares her love for George, terrified he may not pull through. Eddie reckons they?ve got to put the past behind them and pull together for George?s sake, re-emphasising this to Susan later, leading to a reconciliation of sorts.

Emma talks to Ed on the phone about Keira, not sure why he didn?t get in touch earlier. Then Alice arrives at the hospital, explaining about her heart-to-heart with George outside The Bull. She?s convinced he then set off to find Emma, desperate to put things right with her. Emma wants to know if Alice saw anything suspicious, as she?s probably the last person to see George before the attack. Alice didn?t see anything, though. Emma thanks Alice for being kinder to George than he deserves, while Alice assures Emma she still likes to think of her as her sister. Once George has regained consciousness Emma and Amber go to see him, Amber full of remorse, Emma just wanting him home. George tells them it?s all his fault, but struggles to remember what happened when he was attacked. Apart from a noise behind him, then someone standing over him?

As the New Year begins Emma and Will desperately search for Keira, unable to contact Ed or Eddie, while drawing a blank with Keira?s friends. Will reassures Emma, who believes that somehow it?s all her fault. Lilian finds Fallon treating a cut to her hand, downplaying any effect George?s appearance earlier might have had on her. Meanwhile, Neil and Tracy meet up on the Green, joined by Jazzer, then Will and Emma, the strain beginning to tell on all of them. Jazzer and Neil head off to check a bridle path, while Emma blames herself again, before Tracy suggests calling George, in case he knows something. On the bridle path Neil hears the sound of a phone, before spotting a body. Fallon joins Emma, Will and Tracy, suggesting they ring the police, before Will tries George and increasingly frazzled Emma despairs her phone has died. Elsewhere, Neil calls 999, reporting that George hasn?t got a pulse, while Jazzer reels in shock. Neil then wraps George in his coat, desperately looking for signs of life, while an ambulance someone else has called approaches. Emma panics, thinking the ambulance is for Keira and chases after it, followed by Will, not hearing Tracy report that Keira?s been found. On the path Neil tells Emma it?s not Keira, while Will passes on the news that Keira?s safe. Neil then tells them George has been attacked, but won?t say how badly he's been hurt. He tries to hold Emma back, but she tears herself free to be with her son.

Emma and Ed are about to go The Bull for New Year?s Eve when they realise Keira?s not there. They find a note saying she can?t stay there any longer and wishing George was back in prison. Fearing the worst, Ed blames George for tearing the family apart. Lilian and Tracy have been distributing free bottles of wine they were given after winning the Best Local Pub award, before George bursts in through the door, drunkenly demanding to be served and then mocking Kenton?s fear of dogs. Alice tries to reason with George before Brian takes hold of him and George sends Brian stumbling backwards. Tracy takes George aside, threatening to get the likes of Harrison to throw him out. George then beats a retreat, sarcastically wishing them all a Happy New Year. Lilian is full of praise for Tracy, while Alice reflects knowingly on George?s drunken state, before they hear the news that Keira is missing. Alice goes outside and stops George from throwing a rock through the window, reminding him he promised to be a better person. He tells her the terrible things he?s said and done to his family and Alice responds in kind. But despite all that her family have forgiven her. His family will too, but he has to earn their forgiveness. George is stunned that Alice is being so helpful, agreeing to go and talk to his mum. But as George walks home, shouting defiantly that he?ll prove everyone wrong, he?s smashed over the head with a bottle and falls to the ground.

At the Rewilding, Alice is hoping for a photo as Rex points out the beavers handy work, before wondering how Alice really feels about Chris looking for a new partner. She admits it?s difficult, the idea of Chris moving on, then realises that?s what she needs to do and work out what she really wants, which might include having another child. Before going to work Jazzer tells Brad to take care of Amber. Amber didn?t sleep well, due to George texting constantly, and asks Brad what she should do. He offers to be with her as a friend, but Amber wants him to be more than that. They?re interrupted by George hammering at the door, then trying to force his way past Brad, before Amber calls to let him in. George then apologises to Amber for flipping out, claiming that?s not who he really is. The counselling will help sort him out. Amber calls him out on the disgusting things he said to his family. George reckons it was all true, but doesn?t care about them anymore. He wants a fresh start with Amber, somewhere else. Amber says she?s not going with him, before Brad tells George to leave her alone. George accuses Brad of wanting Amber for himself, mocking him cruelly until Brad launches himself at George. Whereupon Jazzer intervenes, threatening to do some serious damage to George, who slinks off, with Amber saying she?d rather be with Brad and doesn?t know why she ever wanted to marry him.

Emma confers with Will over what Brad said about George and Ed, with Will admitting he?s thought sometimes that George might hit him too. Emma reckons they have to do something to stop it getting worse, but what? Then Eddie asks them what?s going on. George tells Amber he?s been referred for counselling over his temper. He later interrupts Amber making a video, pushing her to have sex, before Will calls him downstairs, where Emma and Eddie are waiting too. They insist George tell the truth about what?s been going on, which he does very reluctantly. Emma accuses George of emotionally blackmailing Ed, like he did with Emma so she wouldn?t tell people he was driving Alice?s car. George tells them about the counselling, but shouts at Eddie when he berates George for deliberately hurting his own family. Amber then snaps at George for not telling her the truth. George tries to justify his actions, claiming they?ve all felt like killing Ed, before doubling down with vicious comments about Emma and Nic, only stopping when Amber slaps him in the face and walks out. Will tells George to pack his bags, with Emma and Eddie adding that he?s not welcome to stay with them either, before George storms off. Amber tells Brad she?s finally seen the light about George, after what he said to Will and Emma. She clings to Brad for solace, asking if she can stay the night, while rejecting a call from George. She needs somewhere she can think.

George is helping Ed with some tree surgery at Grange Farm, but accidentally hits Ed in the face with a branch. Later, when Brad comes over to Little Grange, Emma notices blood on a door handle. When Emma and Brad see the cut to Ed?s eyebrow they wince at how deep it is. George explains what happened, before Brad remarks on the same thing happening the other day. George insists last time was different and he never meant to hit Ed. George and Ed cover that both incidents were accidents, but Brad isn?t convinced. Emma patches Ed up, before he heads back with George to finish the job. Brad confronts Emma with his suspicions about all the ?accidents? happening to Ed ? that?s three in a month. Is Ed getting sloppy - or is he letting George hit him? Brad thinks Ed might be protecting George by taking the blame off him, so he won?t get sent back to prison. Emma can?t believe Ed wouldn?t have told her if that was the case, but Brad?s worried George might do Ed some serious harm if it happens again. Chris takes Alice and Martha to the last day of Deck The Hall, then while Martha?s crafting a reindeer he teases Alice about appearing as a fairy in the Tractor Run. Alice sympathises over things not working out with Carly, before suggesting her and Chris are doomed to being single. Chris disagrees, showing Alice a dating app he?s signed up to. He thinks Alice should do the same, but she isn?t keen.