Summary
Miranda tells Lilian that Brian really doesn’t seem himself. She’s been worried about some of Brian’s strange behaviours for a while now. Lilian wonders if it’s the thought of moving back into Home Farm, but Miranda doesn’t think so. When Justin joins them, Miranda suspects he knows what’s wrong with Brian. Justin suggests Brian’s worried about his children, especially the ones who can’t stand on their own two feet. Miranda singles out Ruairi as particularly fragile, though Lilian reckons Brian’s always worried about Alice and Kate too. However, both Justin and Lilian feel Miranda shouldn’t worry too much about Brian. Miranda and Lilian then mock Justin for admitting his relief he's never had children to worry about.
Ruth and David are discussing a going-away present for Josh when Ben tells them Josh is leaving tomorrow. He’s decided to go early to explore Patagonia before starting work, but is worried how David and Ruth will react. Ben also reckons Josh wants as little fuss as possible, so no farewell dinner or gift – though he might agree to a meal at The Bull. Ruth’s determined Josh won’t go without at least saying goodbye. Later, after the meal, David, Ruth and Ben reflect on getting through the evening without too much ill feeling or awkwardness. David and Ruth then agree that nevertheless, it feels like Josh is leaving to get away from them, after the inheritance decision. Ruth hates the though of Josh leaving under a cloud and just hopes he comes back in one piece.
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| 0:33.6 | Music Miranda. |
| 0:51.3 | Miranda, what can I get you? |
| 0:53.7 | Oh, hi, Lillian. I'm not sure yet. Do I fancy coffee or a G&T? Well, the sun is definitely over the yard arm, if that helps. Is Sir Brian joining you? No, no, we're not joined at the hip. No, I know that. Sorry, I just thought, well, you know, you live a little way away, don't you? That's all. |
| 1:12.7 | No, I'm sorry. Actually, I was due to be meeting, Brian, but as I arrived, I realised he'd sent me a message canceling. He thinks he's coming down with something, apparently. Well, there is a lot of it about. Sorry, sorry, I'm keeping you from serving. |
| 1:26.3 | No, it's all right. |
| 1:27.7 | It's a quiet and down now. |
| 1:29.2 | I was just helping Kenton out from serving. Oh, it's all right. As if quiet and down now, |
| 1:29.2 | I was just helping Kenton out whilst the Sunday lunche orders came in. How are things going with the |
| 1:34.5 | house? Any progress? Yes, all seems to be in order. I'm in constant contact with the agent, |
| 1:40.2 | who says exchange is imminent. I call her every morning at 10. I think she's as keen as I am for it to go through. Well, you do have to keep up the pressure, though. All these things can drag on forever. Hopefully not. No. Well, I'm sure you'll be in soon. And then you can get on with all the fun stuff. In terriers. If you made any decisions. Yes. I've got some ideas, but I think I'll live there a while |
| 2:02.9 | before I do anything. Very wise. Iranda, I hope you don't mind me saying. Saying what? Well, you |
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