Summary
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.
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| 0:59.9 | Is there any bread left for Ben? |
| 1:02.3 | Yeah, don't panic. I've not scoffed the lot, Ruth. |
| 1:04.8 | Good. He'll be hungry when he gets back. |
| 1:07.0 | We don't have time for breakfast at this rate. |
| 1:09.1 | We need to be on the road in, well, five minutes ago. |
| 1:11.8 | When didn't he supposed to pick up his cap and gown by a certain time? |
| 1:15.2 | Hopefully they'll have contingency plans for the inevitable Gen Z latecomers. |
| 1:20.8 | Well, I know that you took a night shift just before his graduation. |
| 1:24.2 | Because they begged him, of course. That agency has a lot to answer for. I know it's good experience, but Ben has to learn how to say no. Tricky when it's his main income. Only till something proper comes along. Oh, at last. Ben, hurry up. We need to go. I know, I know. Just grab your suit from upstairs. Oh, what a night. I didn't stop. And I am beyond starving. Don't worry, your dad's putted you some toast. Am I? David. Cheers, Dad. Oh, I forgot to polish my shoes. I know, so I've done it. The state of them... Hey, which tie are you wearing? No idea. Well, there's one of mine that might work. The green one in our wardrobe. I am never wearing any of your ties, Dad, especially the green one. What? It's not that bad. Actually, it is. Which is why you're not wearing this. Now, get the car started. We'll be right behind you. We'll do. Yeah, I'm looking forward to this, despite the mad rush. |
| 2:18.1 | I just hope we're not stuck at the back now, because I want some good photos. |
| 2:22.4 | Ben, hurry up! |
| 2:27.2 | This new mascara is a dream. |
| 2:29.9 | But there's nothing going at your place. |
| 2:31.8 | Amber? |
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