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Um, Linda? What's the matter? What's wrong? Don't freak out. I do not freak out, Tom. Good. That's good, because Henry can't play.

What? He can't make it. It's a last minute thing.

What last minute thing? This is the first I've heard of it. He was really upset about the Borchester Forced Woman, the one who had to go to A&E. Well, that wasn't Henry's fault. I mean, he was bowling. Yes, but not deliberately at her. Well, he can't get over it. Is that the real reason he's not coming? Yes, absolutely. He's been struggling with it all week. She broke two fingers, Linda. Now what if I were to speak to him? Reassure him that he's not to blame? No, no. No, it's best not, I think. Sorry, Linda, but we've all tried that. Me, my mum, Helen, and it's made no difference whatsoever. Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that. I wasn't going to even mention this today, but the truth is that he's not even sure about next season.

No. Really?

Yeah.

Oh, I do hope that he changes his mind.

Well, I wouldn't bank on it.

All right, well, we can't worry about next season now, can we?

Not really.

Let's think positive.

We still have a full-strength team, even without Henry.

A bit of a shame that we're batting first in some ways,

but if we can get ahead with a decent enough innings,

then we might just avoid relegation.

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