At the Vets, Denise admits to wishful Paul there’s no chance of her working things out with John. Denise attempts to explain that they just grew apart, not revealing anything about Alistair. Paul feels guilty for not noticing any problems and doesn’t want to leave Denise on her own. But as Alistair appears, offering to look after her, Paul takes heart and goes. Alistair comforts Denise and advises taking her time to tell her children – and he’ll be there with her. They agree, this is no tawdry office affair - they love each other.

Oliver’s keen to ensure celeb chef Milo Haywood is well looked after, but Lily wonders why Milo's doing a foraging recce when he’s supposed to be spontaneous and in touch with nature. Oliver looks forward to good publicity before the masterclass at Grey Gables tomorrow, but Lily suspects real life Haywood is less cuddly than his TV persona. Later when a chef has an injury, Lily reckons it was in part due to Milo’s picking on him and making him nervous. Lily grills Freddie about his own difficult work situation – what’s happening? Freddie insists he isn’t being bullied and doesn’t want to talk about it. Over dinner with Freddie and Paul, Lily continues to berate Milo Haywood, making it clear she has no time for bullies. And when a shocked Freddie discovers a pig’s snout in his coat pocket, he’s forced by Lily to take action and speak to Vince – he’ll put a stop to the bullying, Lily is sure.