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Ben is surprised about Alistair and Denise, but Lily is more defensive. Ben also learns that Freddie has been bullied at work and grills Lily for more info, quickly realising that it was Lily who influenced Vince to act \u2013 but she insists that Freddie is not to know.

At the shop, Neil and Susan chat about how well Ed and Emma are doing with the tree surgery business. Meanwhile, Ed\u2019s looking for ideas for Emma\u2019s upcoming 40th birthday. Susan encourages Neil to take George for a pint and chance to bond. Neil makes small talk with Alistair about the under 16s\u2019 cricket training and the Cantering On event \u2013 Susan is keen to ensure that Alice isn\u2019t blamed for Strangles at the Stables. Unsympathetic Alistair\u2019s drawn into talking about the night of the crash into the Am, and talk of Alistair and Denise that night prompts Paul to make a revealing comment about the pair in front of Neil and Susan.

Paul storms home and opens up to Lily about how he\u2019s been left questioning everything. As Paul defends his broken Dad, Lily tries to get him to see things from Denise and Alistair\u2019s perspective, drawing on her own experience falling for Russ. Life is messy. Ben pops his head in \u2013 Alistair is at the door.

Alistair tries to explain himself \u2013 it\u2019s genuine, not a tawdry affair, but he never intended to come between Paul\u2019s parents. Paul finds Alistair disgusting \u2013 he took advantage of his mum when she was vulnerable. Paul has no intention of working with Alistair \u2013 he can take his job and shove it!