22/07/2024

Published: July 22, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

George reluctantly helps Ed use a tub of offal designed to attract and kill flies and prevent fly strike. Ed reckons with a healthy flock they can do well at agricultural shows this Summer. Emma mentions covering Fallon at the tea room so Fallon can work the hen party, and raves about George\u2019s latest video of the discovered kittens. Ed gets an urgent call from Stella \u2013 a tree has fallen across a lane, blocking a combine \u2013 they need to get the barley in before the weather turns. Ed, Emma and George spring into action.

They make a great team and Ed passes on a cash tip from grateful Brian to George, but George seems reluctant to accept it. Emma admits she can\u2019t keep up with George\u2019s moods lately. Ed and Emma are happy about work picking up - and today won\u2019t have hurt. The best thing is they\u2019re working as a family.

Paul tells Denise all about the pig snout incident and she agrees Vince needs to act for Freddie. Paul\u2019s disappointed when Denise turns down his offer of a night out on Friday, and he confides in Alistair that his Mum isn\u2019t being open with him. Alistair offers advice and Paul\u2019s pleased Denise has Alistair to confide in. Alistair feels awkward and tells Denise about their conversation. Enough is enough, says Denise \u2013 she needs to tell Paul about them. As Alistair comforts upset Denise, Paul comes in having overheard them. He knows what\u2019s going on. He feels sick and runs away. Denise is left sobbing and wondering what she is going to do.