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Alistair needs Paul to help him work out what to say to Head Office since Paul isn\u2019t turning up for work. But Paul reveals he has written his resignation. Lilian comes in with Hilda who has a nasty tick bite and Paul\u2019s sense of duty makes him stay to help. Later at the Bull, Lilian\u2019s full of praise for the whole Vet team. Alistair implores Paul not to resign. Paul tells Alistair to enjoy his free drink from Lilian. Meanwhile, Lilian and Lynda lock horns over their clashing community events.

Neil convinces George to join him for a pint and catchup at the Bull, where Lynda complains about the clash of the fete and the Stables\u2019 \u2018Cantering On\u2019 event in August \u2013 how can the fete compete? Neil startles George with news that Alice is coming home from rehab next week, and Neil speculates on Martha\u2019s future if Alice goes to jail. With a sudden thirst on him, away from Neil George orders a whiskey from Lilian, and then another. He makes to buy Neil another drink, but Neil slows George down so they can chat. He\u2019s a good lad and Neil is proud. Guilty George protests \u2013 rambling that he\u2019s not a hero, and he has to stand up in court, and it\u2019ll be his fault if Alice goes to prison. He knocks his special glass over and it smashes. George continues, pointing out to Paul that Alistair and Denise are the heroes. Neil learns that George has been drinking shots and takes George off, as George continues spouting about how Neil shouldn\u2019t be proud of him.