Adam's Plan to Challenge Brian

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Listen on bc d. com or wherever you get your BBC podcasts You're listening to the Archer' Omnibus from BBC Radio four Do you know if they' meant me be any good? D Chal? U yeah, notot bad, apparently Better than us. Nobody's better than us, Dan Nab. It's true. You've got to think positive. Well even if it's not true. It might be true. It might well be true. CarpPDM. What's Karp ADM got to do with it? I don't know. I just thought it'd sounded good. It did. Okay, so there's a bit of a spanner in the works U What Oh what's wrong? It Turns out the trout are two players down. Oh, they're not calling it off. Well, no, not necessarily. We could give them a player, couldn't we? Yeah, absolutely. Well, that's what I was going to suggest, yeah, because that's the joy, isn't it of this more relaxed way of playing? Okay, so who's willing to play for the other side then? I don't mind doing it. no, no chance they. Absolutely not. We're not giving them one of our best players Oh, thanks, Tom. What about me? Really? Yeah, I mean, everyone knows I'm not the best player, so Oh Are you sure, Brad? Yeah. ye, why not? It might be fun. I mean, we can all do the scoring can't we all of us together sort of thing. Yeah, ye. So long as you're careful with my laptop, I mean, don't let someone smash it with a cricket ball or anything el You keep the entries in the actual scorebook neat. Do you really not mind? Why would I mind? Why would you mind? You're a star. You're a superstar. Thankks, Brad. No problem sad Dave. Hi You're back. I'm back ince when? late last night. Al right. Are you planning to go watch the battling Balls? The What? Sorry? The cricket. U no, no, no, I'm not, No, I'm not in the mood I don't want to lose my temper with Adam in front of the entire village. Oh, well, I guess that's fair enough. I'd rather sit in my own garden and drink a cold beer and read Dick Francis. Surely you've read them all by now. H Yes, I have. But now I'm rereading them all of them. It's a project. it's my attempt to relax, which you shall be delighted to hear since all my children app parents are desperately keen for me to kick back Oh they just cameen for me to kick the bucket. Dad, for goodness sake. What am I wrong? Yes, you're wrong. Of course you're wrong. We all love you. H could have fooled me. Look, I came round to see if you were alright. Well I'm fine. Absolutely fine. I couldn't be better. Okay. So please go watch the cricket But also, I do think we need to talk. A now that's more like it. What's that supposed to mean? That's the real reason you come aroundound, isn't it? No, it's not the real reason. it's one of the reasons. Well, I really have no inclination to get into all that business right now. But this massive thing has just happened and I wasn't there. Yeah B you couldn't make the effort to stab your father in the back in person. Sorry, what? You couldn't make it back a day early to show your face at the meeting No, I couldn't because Phoebe needed me. And what on earth are you talking about? I haven't stabbed anyone in the back. Ohally. Really, dad Addam made it very clear I had your full support. Hang on. What? Yeah, it was full of it. Rory, Kate, Alice, they're all in agreement. Dad, we were not in on this. This thing with Adam and Debbie and the land, that was never a part of the plan. T you admit there was a plan? Yes. Yes, there was a sort of plan to effectively lock me out of the farm. No, it really wasn't like that. Well, that's how it looks, Kate That's how it looks. We were worried about your stress levels.. Well, that's hilarious. Is it? I mean, how stressful do you think that meeting was? I know. And I'm sorry. I really am so sorry, but You can't punish the rest of us for something that Adam and Debbie did entirely without consultation. I can do what I like, it's my land Right? Right. I'm sorry if that's not what you want to hear. The truth is it's too hard, Gate It's too complicated and the partnership isn't working You and Alice want to complain about the loss of income, takeake your complaints to Adam and Debbie. What about spiritual home? What about it? How will that be affected? Oh, don't worry. You can keep your precious spiritual home Well, forgive me for being concerned about my own business, a business I've worked very hard for. It's also a business which your mother and I had to sell our home. Dad, If you hadn't been so keen to protect your business, we could have sold that land instead of the farmhouse. You had to sell the house because you went and poisoned the am. But if you'd been willing to compromise, then it wouldn't have come to that I can't believe you. I honestly can't. I'm just sting the facts. Okay, well, I really can't talk to you when you're like this so I'm going to go and watch the cricket Well, that was very exciting, wasn't it? It was great. Just a shame we lost, really? I didn't. That's true. And it was very close really. Robert and I enjoyed the whole thing immensely. Well I loved it. Beause you were on the winning side. Congratulations, Brad. Thank you, Linda. Yeah, what happened to you, Brad? What did you mean? What were you doing playing so well for the other side? Yeah, where's your loyalty? Where's my loyalty? You couldn't wait to offload me. Oh, I'm sure that's not true. It is. Well we had to be pragmatic, didn't we? Is that what you call it? And I did offer. Oh no, no, we wouldn't want to lose you Za Let see what I mean? Brad, I didn't mean it like that.' right, Linda. You did play well though, Brad. I've never seen you run so fast in my life. I'm not a bad runner Can't catch or bat. You're a bit like the boxer with a glass jaw. Yeah. Yeah, maybe. Well, if the Wen's Cricket World Cup is half as entertaining as this afternoon, we're all in for a treat. A yeah, I'm so psyched to go see the T twenty opener. Me too. It So wonderful of gim to organise the whole thing. I'm even looking forward to all of us on a coach together. It'll be like a school trip Yeah, we should take a pack lunch. And eat it immediately when we're sat on board. Exactly yeah. Right, I don't know why we're standing outside when we could be ordering a pint. Oh yes. allright, let's go in, shall? After you, Linda. Thank you. You coming? No, I'm gonna go. You're not coming to the pub. I've got plans. What plans?? Weith Chelsea actually. She's gonna color my hair. Oh All right. Yeah, I'm gonna get a ballage. Oh, nice. Do you know what a ballage is? Yeah. 'a my sister is a hairdresser. Yeah, R right. How light are you gonna go? I don't know, depends how well the color takes, but pretty light if I can. Well, okay. Good. Carpe DM, Zab. Carpe DM, Brad That doesn't really work, does it? Not really. See you later, France. see y you later They lost. What? The battling bulls. They lost. But it was close. What are you doing here again? Well, I was thinking about what you said. and I'm not having it. Sorry, you're not having what. The sale of the farmhouse was one of the most painful events in my entire life, but it wasn't my fault that you were forced to sell. That was you, dad. you were the one who poisoned the AM Why do you all love reminding me of that? We don't love reminding you. Well, it seems to come up a hell of a lot. That's because three hours ago you said it was my fault you had to sell up when actually it was all yours and I'm not letting you bully me like that anymore. Bully you. Yes. I've never bullied you in my life. Well, recollections may vary there, dad rief You can be very domineering and very patriarchal at times. No honestly. It's true. You don't even realise you're doing it half the time and I'm sick of it. I'm just absolutely sick of it. I really don't think I'm anywhere near as bad as I was. I know you don't, that's my point. Well what do you want me to say? I want an apology I'm sorry, all right? We don't sound it. Well I shouldn't have said what I said about sppiritual home, etcetera, etceta. It really wasn't my fault that you had to setll the house. No. And to say that to me, When losing the house broke Mum's heart, that's actually really cruel. particularly now she's not with us anymore. All right, all right. sorry I'm sorry, Darning. Now you sound like you mean it. Because I do. All right Apology accepted Well, do you want to come in then and have a proper chat? I thought you'd never ask. Right I must say I do think Henry's design for the logo is very effective. Yeah, it looks good, didn't it? And I really do understand this choice now. too play pub cricket, I mean. Really? Yes, because it has lightness to it. There's a lack of intensity there. It's all rather joyful. doesnn't take itself too seriously. Oh yeah. Yeah, I think don't take itself too seriously. That's right You've writtit the nail on the head there, Linda. Right, well I'm going to head to the garden with these drinks and find Robert. Okey doak. See you out there? Yeah, see you in a sec. All right, Brad. Yeah, yeah, good. Do you want a drink? Yeah, can I have apple juice? Sure. And a packet of roasted peanut. St steady on now Where's A Nab? Oh,s she's getting her hair done. Chelsea's doing her a balletage. Oh right. I didn't know that. And's so busy in here. Yeah. It's great for the pub, this pub cricket business. Yeah, I suppose that's actually idea in the way. Oh'll shame your granddad Mr. Match. Yeah. He'd have been very proud seeing you run like that. No I don't know about that. He would, of course he would Oh, I hope he's going to be all right at Clivees. Yeah, me too. I still can't believe that my brother actually turned up. I know. I've spent the last four days telling granddad not to get his hopes up. You know what Clive's like? And then there he is and bang on time all set. I know Sorry. What are you sorry for? Going on? No not. Do you think I should have stopped him going? No. I mean Theses are grown up Do you think you'll be al right? Yeah. ye. I mean, I hope so. So do I You want a bear? No, thank you. T? Have you got anything herbal? No. then no, thanks. Okay. I am sorry about what happened at the meeting on Friday. I really wish I'd been there. I don't know how much difference it would have made in the end. Alice Rowy and I really were coming from a place of love and care for you. and maybe Adam and Debbie were too in their own very badly expressed way. I mean, I'm not defending them because I don't understand what they were playing at. Have you talked to them? No What I don't understand, least as far as you and Alison Rory are concerned, is why you've all stopped trusting me? Because your behaviour lately Dad, it's been weird. But has it? has it really? Yes. And now this decision to withdraw the land doesn't help your case, dad, that you're not losing it. Don't minint your words. Well, the time for a word minting's probably over, don't you think? Maybe. And what about Miranda? You two were great, you were so happy and then you went and set fire to it all. Which I regret enormously Thanks for reminding me. I'm sorry, Dad, I'm just listing another reason why we became concerned. But it happens, it happens. I mean you've thrown away at least half a dozen personsib really decent men. Oh no, I haven't. Oh, you have actually. look, I'm sorry, I'm not I'm not trying to bully or be patriarchal now. I'm just saying we all make mistakes But it doesn't mean we're losing the plot just means we're human, doesnn't it So, mum, the guys, whoever the guys are, I suppose it's just going to be one bloke, isn't it? orr a woman even maybe. Anyway, whoever is coming to fit these grab brails, they'll be here between eight thirty and four. Well that's not very convenient. Why? Because I'll have to wait in for most of the day. But you're usually in most of the day anyway. I do go out, you know I make a point of it taking a little constitutional. Well, it's just one day, isn't it? And these grab rails are important and you never know they might turn up early. So you need to make sure you're up andndressed and ready to answer the door by eight thirty. Anna, I am awake with the lock. Okay, okay. and then don't forget that the care asscessor is coming on Thursday. Y yes, I've got it all written down Fuss, Anna. I'm not fussing. I'm just checking that you know the schedule. I haven't got dementia, you know. Who said anything about dementia? Well How long will it take? That's what I want to know. How long will what take? Fitting the grab rails. Well, I can't imagine it'll be that long. Well, I do hope they don't make a mess because the house is so pristine. The house is how I like it. I am sure they'll be neat workers, mum Do you think it's too late to cancel cance I'm just not convinced that it's worth it. Well, of course it's worth it if they prevent you from falling over. ' I haven't fallen over for weeks now. And that's the way we want to keep it. Fine, fine, fine, I give up. Hi, Ian, sorry. Adam. Have you got five minutes? that's kind of I mean it's Bank Holiday Monday and we're booked up solid. Can I just tell you one thing? What's happened? What's wrong? I think Brian might have tipped me over the edge. I thought he did that edes ago. Oh, thanks. No, sorry, I didn't mean to. He won't talk to me. He just won't talk to me. It's so childish. Have you seen him No, no, he's been avoiding me all weekend. He's literally hiding from me. He can't hide for thirty days, can he? I donunt know. Can't, of course he can't. It's ridiculous. Okay. If there's no land, there's no partnership. What's going to happen to homeome fararm? I have no idea. Brian's eighty two years old. I know, Adam. Cannot withdraw the land And yet it seems like he can. I have to stop him. Howy? I don't know. I just know I've got thirty days in which to do it Look, whyy don't you sit down at the dining room table now with all these magazines and some scissors and start cutting out the articles you want to keep? And then I can take the rest of this stuff to the recycling centre today and then it's one actual thing that we've achieved. Alan will be here soon. Alan. we're having a meeting. Are you? Didn't I tell you that? No. Oh, Oh, I thought I did. But we're supposed to be sorting the house up for tomorrow. But the house is fine. It's really not. Un Poor Alan is at his wits end. Is he? Why? Because he's got to raise so much money for the church bell. Yeah. And I thought I might be able to help him. How?? Because we used to do all sorts of fundraising, didn't we? Back in the day. Did you? Yes, yes. I can't really remember, mam. Well, we did And we were very good at it. Don't you remember that marvellous scavenger hunt we did when you were little? Vaguely. Okay, so when's Allan coming? eleven, I think. It's eleven now. Oh Well, he'll be here any moment then. Okay, o, I suppose I can do a bit of tidying while you're chatting to Alan. Just one thing, mum. Yes. On Thursday when the care assessor comes, you need to be honest with them You know, you really don't need to talk to me like I'm an idiot? I don't talk to you like you're an idiot. I've never talked to you like you're an idiot. You talk to me like I'm an idiot. Well you can be a bit tenense sometimes. Thankks, thanks. I'm sorry, darling. I am a highly qualified barronter. I know, I know you are. I realize that. M. What? I'm acknowledging that you are clever All I'm trying to say is that there's no point the care assessor coming if you're not straight with them Are they going to ask very intrusive questions? No They're just going to ask you practical things about how you manage day to day and whether you're eligible for any extra support. What kind of support? It could be all sorts, mum. Access to day centers. But I don't want to go to a day centre. Alight, but it depends on what they think you need. I do wish I could be here. Well, you can't, so never mind, you know, you'll just have to trust me. Well what's that supposed to mean? Oh there's Allan. Great. Answer the door, darling. Hi, Alan. Oh Hello, Anna. I hear you're having a meeting. Yes, yes, Carol's kindly offered to discuss fundraising ideas with the church bell. Yes, yes, she said, Oh, do you want to come in, Alen? Oh if that's all right. Oh ye y, of course it's allright. Thank you. Oh why don't you make the teianna? And then Alan and I can go out into the garden and get started How do you take your tea, Ellen? Wouldll be able to have a coffee? sureure. Thank you And Kate and Alice, they're still not speaking to me either. Is Kate back? Yeah, yeah, she got back on Saturday. You just need to tell them. I mean, everything. Everything? Yeah, The Brown originally promised you the land and then reneged. Oh yeah, yeah I don't know. I really think you should I think it's important because it's context. But I don't think they'd actually listen right now. I'm sure they would. Itust never crossed my mind that Brian would withdraw the land from the partnership. I don't know why. I suppose I never thought it'd do that to the others. I did have one thought you know about that Well, if Kate is worried about finances, then she could come and work here. Yeah. We're currently really short staffed and we're only going to get busier now's nearly summer. What would Kate do here? Teach Yoga? Well actually yeah, she could run a class or two, but I was actually thinking, you know, housekeeping, barw, admin, etcetera. That's what we actually need right now. Do you think she might be up for that? I guess you'd have to ask her I just don't want her to feel I don't know insulted. Well, I'm sure she won't feel insulted, but she might not want anything to do with either of us, right I don. Listen, I'm sure you that will work things out. and at the end of the day, Alice Kate and Mie, they love you They do. Of course they do. They're not gonna to let something like this permanently ruin your relationship, are they? Honestly, I think Without Debbie's added intervention, I think it would have been all. Could have been really different. Well, yeah, maybe. I mean, what was she doing?? I don't know, Adam. How can she claim the land is rightfully hers when she's not even here to farm it? Or is she thinking A scavenger hunt can be so much fun, you know, And I would very happily work it all out, the route and everything and write the clues. Well, if you're up for doing something like that, I'd be so grateful. Oh, absolutely. I would love it. I mean I would help you out, but I've just got no time. Well, you're pulled in so many different directions at once, aren't you? That's just it Yeah Did you know something, but What?? You reminded me of Richard then? Richard. Yeah My my son. Oh, sorry, yes, yes, your son. You never met him, did you? No, I didn't know. He died of a heart attack. Yes, I think I knew that. Such a shock, you know? Yes. He was living in France at the time, so I hadn't seen him for while quite a while, nearly a year. That must have been so different. yes, I was very sad. Because you know, even if you don't live in each other's pockets, you don't expect that the last time you say goodbye will be the last time you ever see each other. Of course not. And he was so young, really? I'm so sorry It'ss never occurred to me before, but you really do have a look of him Right. tea for you Ma. Thank you. And coffee for you, Alan. Oh lovely, thanks. How's it going? Carol's come up with some excellent fundraising suggestions. Oh good. You see I'm not entirely useless. When have I ever said that you're useless? Wellere, no sorry, darling, you haven't. Don't listen to anything my mother says about me, will you, Alen? Okay. I was just saying to Alan that he has a look of Richard Richard, your brother? Mum. I know who Richard is. Don't you think? Yeah I didn't know if you took sugar, Alan, so help yourself. No, thank you. I should go and fetch a photograph. Well, please, please don't worry No, honestly, I can't believe I've never seen it before. It's quite striking D you see it Anna? U Not really, No. Sorry. Sorry, Alan. that'site all right. Anna and I never agree on anything, do we? Not much. No It's such a mess, honestly. Adam, I'm sorry, but I really do need to get back to work. Okay, yeah, yeah, sorry. No, it's fine it's fine. it's just things are really busy. Yeah, and I better get back to the farm anyway. You're going back there. Well, yeah. I mean, I can't just leave Brian to it, can I? Why not? Because he's going to ruin everything. Well, that's his problem isn't it? No, I mean No, no way. I'm not giving up or giving in. and it is my joby, and I can't just ditch it. okay, fair enough. And you never know, maybe if I just carry on as normal, don't rise to the bait Brian might even see sense Really Yeah, I mean, why not? Well, because he's done this a thousand times before. But it's just not remotely practical what he's doing. And Kate and Alice know that. I just wish they'd talked to me. We need to work together to make Brian see sense. He's more likely to listen to them than me, let's face it. but Alice and Kate can work on him together It's in their interests too. I know, yeah, I know. So I really don't know why they're ignoring me Don't you? What do you mean? Well, I think we both know why they're ignoring you. Whose side are you on? I'm on your side, Adam, of course, I am. But Alice and Kate aren't right now. right? You need to win them over, tell them the truth about how Brian promised you the land. G tell them everything, please. Have you got time for this chat now, Alice? Yeah, I mean, I haven't got long but we've got to eat lunch, haven't we? so Presumably you told Lillian what happened on Friday. Yeah, I did. What does she think? She was horrified. Could she have a word with Dad, maybe? Oh, I think she's planning to have more than a word. could I'd like to be a fly on the wall when that happens. Yeah me too. So can you just tell me Everything, starting at the beginning. Well I mean, you know it all really? No, but what exactly happened at the meeting? I don't know. I still don't really understand it. Debbie and Adam just went completely mad. Off script. I mean, it sounds like it was a lot more than off script. It was just so awful I really wish she'd been there. I know, I'm so sorry. If I'd known what they were planning. But that's what was so weird. I mean I still don't understand how much actual planning was involved. Andam had no idea whatsoever that Debbie was coming over. None of us did. I did try and talk to Dad. When? Sunday? How did that go? Well, he's just adamant that he's withdrawing the land. how is that even going to work? I don't know. He sees it as this kind of liberation. Dad. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, it's a disaster. Well, yeah, for loads of reasons. But I rely on that income, Alice. I know it's not wildly consistent, but sppiritual homeome on its own will not sustain me What have you got in your sandwiches? Cheese? Cheese? Yeah, cheheese. Is that all? What's wrong with that? I've got hummus and roast vegetables. Congratulations. Working with cheese all day in the dairy makes me want to eat something different, you know? Well, that's all we had in the house, so that's what I brought. See, Neil made this lovely m lastast nat, Rast vegetables and cruscus. And I thought, Oh well that'll make a nice lunch, Is that will? Good for you. Do a choice, sir? No thanks. What's wrong? Nothing's wrong. No, no, somethinghing's wrong. What is it? Nothing is wrong with me. But you have been funny with me all morning. No, I haven't. You have you have. You've been critical of everything I'm doing. Not everything, notot everything I haven't. Enough to do me edding. Well, I'm sorry, Tracy, but I've been here a long time and I know what I'm doing. So do I you. But you're still learning, aren't you? And that's not me being funny. That's me being honest. Well, Ellen seems very happy with my work She actually told me I have an affinity with cheese. She said what? She said I have an affinity with cheese. When? When she offered me more hours? When did she offer you more hours? Last week. You never said. Well I'm saying now She's not offered me more hours. It's because you've got plentyenty already. Plus you work at the shop. You've basically got two full time jobs Anyway, I ain't said yes or no yet. You do exaggerate, Tac. So do you? So does dad. Maybe it's a family trait Have you spoken to him? T dad? Yeah. No. Well, you haven't spoken to him once since he went to Clive. He only went on Sunday morning. That's two whole days. Well, have you spoken to him? No. I haven't. I called him, but he didn't answer. Well, hopefully that means he's happy. I just keep thinking of all the things that could go wrong. Well, he can always call us. I mean, what if Clive goes away and leaves Dad on his own? I don't think he will. Or takes him down the pub and gets him legless. Well, Dad'd love that. But then Dad could have a fall and crack his head open. Susan. Well he could couldn't he? How'd you think this is helping? How exactly is this helping? I'm just voiding my concerns Uh hi. Oh, Adam. what are you doing here? Well I just I came to talk to Alice. Well, me and Alice are actually in the middle of a really important conversation, so you're not welcome right now. Okay. Well, sorry, Alice, but he's not, is he? Okay, look, I realise I'm not your favourite person right now And I'm sorry I've come to find you at work, Alice, but you won't answer my call you won't reply to my message. Can you blame her? hate. I can speak for myself. Yes, but you're not saying anything. Because I can't get a word in edgeways. I am on your side, you know. I know you are. It's not a question of size. I think it is actually. We have to talk about this like adults. We're not kids anymore. Adam, you didn't talk to me about anything. Anything I did, I absolutely did. You said nothing about the land All we talked about was dad's wellbeing. And the future of the farm? With a focus on dad's well being. This is all about Brian. Yeah right. It is. How can you say that after Friday's meeting? Will you just listen to me first aly tricked me I did not trick you. How could you be so selfish? Yeah so o what's that word Duplicitous? Yes, good word. being duplicitus. I depend on the homeome fararm partartnership to make ends meet, Adam. I can't make a living solely from spiritual home. Did you stop and think about that? No ess I didn't think for one moment that Brian would do anything so crazy as withdraw the land from the partnership. Well, he has, or he will, in less than thirty days, so we're all in trouble. We're all in trouble because of you, Adam. Can you please just listen to me for one minute? Please Because the thing is, That Brian promised me the land. Sorry, What do you mean? He promised me the land. When? When was this? weeks ago, He promised me the land. I wanted to talk to you two and Rory, but Brian basically wouldn't let me. He wouldn't let you said he wanted to get everything worked out legally first, so I obviously waited for that to happen. then he changed his mind. But why would he make you that offer and then change his mind? Because that's what he does So can you blame me for believing, genuinely believing that he's losing it? when he goes and does a like that Oh, it's Ian. Why is Ian calling me? Well I think he wants to offer you a job. A job, really? What ans for it, shall I? Yeah deffinitely Hello. Hi kid. Hi Ian. You okay? Yeah, I'm fine. No, I'm not fine. I'm with Alice and Adam Sorry to interrupt. It's okay. I just wondered if you were interested in taking some work at Greg Ales. Oh. I don't know. It just we're short staffed at the moment and I know you could be potentially short of cash in the near future. just because of the situation at Home Farm. Oh yeah, that is true. I will be short of cash. Okay. Well why don't chat about it sometime soon? Okaykay, thanks. Thanks, Ian I just don't understand how you could let it happen. Dad wanted to go. Dad doesn't know what he wants. Dad knows exactly what he wants. Clive won't look after him, Tracy. You know he won't. What was I supposed to do, Susan? Tellold me that. What was I supposed to do? Not let him go. How. Dad is a grown man with capacitity Oh Well, I wouldn't go that far. Is that supposed to be funny The thing is, he might technically have capacity, but he's incapable of making the right choices, isn't he? That's why I had to take over with his diet and his exercise. If you hadn't been so obsessed with taking over, he might not have run off with Clive. Oh So it's my fault now. Yes, absolutely H os Ian. sorry to just turn up. No, that's al right. U Look, I suppose I just wanted to I don't know just talk to you about Adam. Right? He doesn't know I'm here. A, okay. It's just I wanted to defend him, really. You don't need to do that. Honestly, we had a pretty good chat earlier. Okay, well, I guess I just want to back him up then because he really was trying to secure the future of homeome fararm. He wasn't trying to tear up the entire agreement. Yeah, I get that a bit more now. I never for a minute expected Debbie to walk in and say all that stuff No one did I mean, she really stuck the bdon by the sound of it. Yeah, she did. She was really tough on Dad. Which kind have helped Adam's case? I mean, I'm not sure Adam helped Adam's case. You know the thing is, he's really afraid of losing his relationship. Were you and Kate and Rory? Oh He won't. Of course not. Okay,'s good gr. You did say things were better. I mean I knew nothing about Dad offering him the land and then reneging. We were both really shocked by that. Me and Kate, I mean. I'm glad he told you about that. I just I wish I'd known about that earlier. I made him promise not to tell. I know Adam has been trying so hard to be the son Brian once. It's kind of tragic, really, how things have ended up I agree. I mean, did Brian really say that Adam and Debbie weren't as children Yeah, we did Adam came home after that meeting and He just cried He didn't. He did? It's awful I think he feels like he's lost a father And Dason, mayaybe you could talk to him. Oh, it's Adam Brian Oh u ye, yeah, I can try. I'm sorry to lay this on you, Alice, but I think you might be the only person who can fix this Tracy? Yeah I was a bit worried that you might not answer. I'm just calling to say that I'm sorry and that you are absolutely right. Thing is I think I was just overcompensating. Overompensating. knownowing you do the lion' share and everything, I wanted to do something useful And I just ended up making things harder Anyway I've just been to see Dad now. to see Dad? Yeah, yeah, I'm sitting outside Clive's Flat right now in the car Oh no, no nothing's happened. Everything's flying. 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Yes, withith the farm and the land and Adam and everything? Oh, well, these things happen, are they? T you say? No point crying over spilt milk. Well, it's a bit worse than spilt milk, surely. I don't think so, no. I honestly don't I didn't realize how constrained I was feeling. Everything was a battle with Adam we're not natural partners. We don't have the chemistry and we're very different farmers. I mean, that doesn't mean I don't care for him ' I care for him, but you know, some things just run their course. Yeah, well, like any relationship, I suppose. But Adam is your stepson. No I don't mean my entire relationship with him, do I I mean our working relationship But of course that will impact on the rest of your relationship. You do realise that. Well of course there's not much I can do about that right now. Well, I disagree. I'm not going to change my mind, Lillian. Right? It's my land, after all. and I want to be the one to determine its future. Huh? So I'm going to take this pint of Shires out of the garden and sketch out all my delicious plans. With no one to argue, negotiate, I roull or imply I ought to be in a care home by now. But the grab rails look great. I don't know about great. I find them rather ugly. But are they useful? Yes, admittedly they are. Excellent. And the bloke who fitted them didn't make much mess. No. No. They're incredibly tidy and efficient in and out in no time I told you. No need to crow is there? I wasn't crowing. Well I told you so is the definition of crowing. What are you looking for?? Something to cook an actual meal? Well we don't need a meal, do we? I do. I'd be happy with a bit of toast and banana Why don't we go to the pub? The pub? Yeah, come on. And I really am perfectly happy with toast. Mum, you can't live on toast. A well, you can actually. It's not a balanced diet. Oh, I am not a toddler who needs feeding mushy carrot. I'm not offering you mushy carrot. I'm offering you dinner and a glass of wine Have you finished with that glass, darling? No, no, not yet B Yes, Darian. Isn't it your wedding anniversary this Friday? Yes, Yes. It wouldould have been fifty years. The big one. Yeahep. But we didn't make it. No. Well what can you do? Well, you cannot cause a huge upset for your entire family. She really think that's fair to bring Jenny into this? why not? This isn't on me, you know. Adam started this fire and then Debbie threw on the patrol. But so you're entirely innocent of all wrongdoing? Well, obviously, I'm not, no one is. But if my sister were here, if she was still here, what do you think she would say to you I think she'd be saddened that it had come to this. As am I, by the way. But you don't seem at all sad? Well, I am, as a matter of fact. ack to Jenny, She'd be sad, but she'd respect my decision. Honestly? That is honestly what you think? Absolutely. Well, then you are kidding yourself because I think she'd be horrified. The partnership wasn't working, Lillian. just wasn't. And sometimes you have to face reality. Tracy Ohoy, Linda. May I have a glass of chilled housewite, please? Sure. Thank you. I'm meeting Robert for an early Aif. Oh that's nice. But I also wanted a word with Lillian and is she about? U She was, Yeah, she might be in the garden. We need to start planning the fate, you see? What do you want, mum? U Oh, Oh I'll have a G andT, please, Anna. Hello Lily,l, how are you? Oh My daughter is insisting we come out for dinner. Yes, I'm awful like that. Well, that sounds very nice. machine's ready, Linda. Oh, sorry, Tracy Lovely, thanks very much. Mom, why don't you go and sit outside in the sun? Oh Yeah, I could do, I suppose. Yes. Come outside with me, Carol, then we can have a bit of a catch up. Oh. All right, yes, yes that sounds really n. Isn't we just grab my awayag? Oh yes, you don't want to forget that. So one G and tea and what can I get for you? I'd like a really large glass of red, please. Anything in particular, I don't really care how long day Yeah, it has been a long day, yes. And my mother is driving me slightly insane. Oh well, yeah, I know that feeling. All I do is try and help her and all she does is resist me every inch of the way. and I know it's horribly disloyal of me to say this to you right now, but honestly this week I just I'm really feeling it. I'm the same you know, except with my dad. Oh, really? I mean, I love him to bits, but he drives me up the wall. Yeah, yeah yeah. Yeah, well she lives here and I'm not here and that's quite tricky as well. I mean the back and forth of it. Yeah I bet it is. Does your dad live with you? He does usually, but he's actually staying with my brother at the moment Which seems to be going okay. Surprisingly okay, really? Oh, that's good. So that gives you a bit of a break. Yeah, it does, but it can't last. I mean, it won't last. Right, right. But how long have you been looking after your dad? Oh, years now. And how long has he been away? Since Sunday? Oh, well, that's nothing, is it? No Stillittle nice, I suppose? Yeah. ye. Well, I feel a bit anxious about it to be honest. Right. Like is Clyive really taking proper care of Yeah I can't imagine my brother being much good with my mum having the patience. Well, that's it, yeah. But actually my brother's dead, so it's sort of irrelevant anyway. Oh sorry. Yeah, yeah, it's sad for my mum, but I honestly don't think it'd have been any help whatsoever in this phase of our lives. Why does it just fall to one person? That's why I don't get. There are six of us Me, my sister, have four brothers, but it's me who does all the work I suppose part of it is that he lives with you. Yeah, and I get that, I do. But Susan, my sister is only up the road. Maybe you should ask her to take more on. I have. And she tries. She makes more effort, but things just I don'tn know, they just slip. I can imagine. Everyone's busy, aren't they? Yes, but that's not an excuse for leaving it all to you, is it? No It's just what happens Yeah Sorry, D't mean to go into all this. No, it's quite nice Actually, it's a relief to talk to someone in the same boat. Really? I worry that I sound like an awful person. No, you don't. Not to me anyway. I love her so much, S Mir. But sometimes I think I'm going burn out. yeah. Yeah. Well, that's when you need support, isn't it? You need it before you burn out. Yeah, abbsolutely It is difficult, isn't it? Well it is rather. After the explosion at Grey Gables, I had to rely on Robert for everything And it does impact on your relationship. Oh, of course it does. I felt like a burden. Yes, of course. But that is precisely what I resist And yet Anna seems determined to make me her burden. An I don't understand that. I really don't. I fear she suffers from a sort of martyr syndrome. She just wants you to be safe and well looked after, doesn't she? Yes. perhaps can you talk to her? You know, just be honest with Yes. But it's not easy, is it? Oh no, it's not easy. I mean, this is the second time she's been to see me in three days. And it's a long way at the end of a long day. Well, she obviously cares a great deal. Yes. Yes Ver very lucky. Do you know the thing I really hated when I was out and about with Robert? and people would ask him what I wanted. You know that, does he take sugar cliche? Yes. Yes. Once or twice I just wanted to scream at someone in a cafe or wherever. I'm right here, you know. Yes, ye, oh, I've definitely felt that way, especially when someone calls you dear. Oh save me from dear. Oh dearord. Oh, Linda, but you see, I suppose the key difference between you and I Is that you recovered Whereas I'm not going to recover from being elderly, am I? Oh, I mean not that I think of myself as elderly at all. Good. My mind is young. Well, at least on a good day. I Sorry I was ages. You're probably dying of thirst out here, aren't you mum? Well, no, no, I'm all right. Linda and I were just having quite a nice chat, weren't we? We most certainly were Auntie Lillian, Alice. I found the spare keys for the office and I thought you might want them. Oh great thanks, Darling. That's good have you? No, no problem. Everything All right. Yeah. Yeah, good, thanks. You you know, your father's currently sitting in the beer garden.as he? just had a bit of a barney, actually. Really? Oh well that's not a barney, but you know me, Alice? I don't help that I told him your mother would be appalled by him What did he say?? own flannel about how Jenny would have respected his decision, but honestly tell it to the birds, Brian. Fallland says to tell you you've only got three Hammerle pies left. All right, thanks, Tracy. Well I'll just go and speak to Dad. Okay, Donic. G goodood luck. Thanks. What's our list need look for? Not those send my business. No, Brian has been particularly brian. Well, worse actually. Oh ye. All these parents, they specialize in their own brand of dembness. Yeah But I suppose my son probably says that about me Hi dad. Alice. U C I sit down? Sure. Lillia mentioned you were out here. Oh, did she? Why do you say it like that Be I fear Lillian's agenda. Well, she is a bit concerned. Yes, don't worry, don'tind she's already given me an airort. Dad, are you really going to go through with this? Yes. It just seems like a bit of an overreaction. Can you have an overreaction to betrayal?rayal up How have I betrayed you? I was genuinely worried about you. Berayed me because you should have talked to me. I did talk to you and you batted my concerns away. Because they had no merit. I mean, do I look like someone who's lost their marbble? No, No you don't except for Except for what? Well, this decision to withdraw the land from the partnership is wildly illogical and arguably part of a pattern of very Odd behavi Oh not this again. Dad I'm so tired of hearing you. Yeah Well, I'm sorry if it's boring you. But your decision doesn't make sense and for me it feels very much like a punishment. Well it's not. It's not a punishment. It's just me making a bid for freedom. And I know no one else is happy, Alice, but I am I am, all right. And you will have to just get over it and get on. Get on with the rest of your lives and leave me to get on with mine Everything' all right, Kate. Yeah Oh, isn' it in the cupboard? Which cupboard? The downstairs cupboard with the dryer it usually is. Really? I shouldn't know that Soll hook this for the dk patter and brush? Yes. Kirsty Miller? Oh Kate, I've gott to go. Where are you? A dentist appointment. Oh, well, good luck. Thanks. Sorry, sorry. That's al right. Don't worry. That was my housemate. I haven't told her I'm pregnant yet. Wh you don't have to explain to me. I know, I just wanted to. Do you want to follow me? Yes. Thanks Pass me the potatoes So what's gonna happen now then?? Alice seems to think he's gonna go through with it. Oh poor Alice. Absolutely. I don't get it. By the way, what are all those tools in the corner? U that's my dad's stuff. Does he use any of it? No idea. I don't think that stuff has moved in two years. I don't know You know, there's like a whole market out there for old tools. I didn't really know that though. I could sell it all on behalf of your dad and we could split the profits. I really don't think he'll be keen on that idea. Why? He doesn't use any of it. He drives your mum crazy with all the things he won't get rid of bit like you actually. What? Well, you weren't happy about that jacket, were you? No, because it was a really nice jacket. That you never wore. Or can I ask your dad about the tools? Sure. What can I just show you my phone? Show me what? Or the kind of price you could get for him Oh What It's like a million messages on the pres schoolool group chat. Really Oh Oh no, Tom. What? Loxley Barrett has just got its Osteed report. And It's really bad. Listen to this. Leaders are not doing enough to tackle weaknesses in pupil's education. The curriculum lacks ambition, teachers' expectations are too low. Leaders do not do enough to make sure that teachers develop sufficient expertise to teach children, Tom This is horrendous. The timing of it too Okay, okay, yeah, it does sound bad. but let's, you know, try not to panic. Try not to panic. You know what I mean? Sarah and An Nova start school in September. September time. I know, I know, but how bad can it really be? I mean, Martha is really happy there Rosy Xander, Jack Jack's doing great. Izy Iszy though Yeah, I think so. We've got to talk to Helen, would is she? She was around Okay, so your blood pressure is one hundred and twenty over eighty, which is normal. Oh, great. And I'm just gonna to run through some questions. Okay? Do you smoke? No drink Yes, before. I mean, just like the normal amount, you know, but not now. I mean, I just won't. Okay. Some people do. haveave the occasional glass of wine. I just don't want to take even the tiniest risk. Well, that sounds good, particularly with you being ancient. you're not ancient. I'm forty five. You are an older mom, yes I still can't believe it really. I'm delighted, you know, but it's I know the odds were really, really against me even getting pregnant. Well, we're going look after you. We're going to monitor you more closely and Touchwood all will be well Any physical or mental health issues? No What's your occupation? Oh I run a rewilding project. Oh, that sounds lovely. Yeah, is lovely actually. And the father of the baby is he supportive? Yes, I don't live with him, but he is supportive. He's very excited actually, which is great. Currently I live with my housemate, the one who couldn't find the dust pun and brush before. I mean, when I was on the phone going to the dentist. That's why she was calling me. Oh right. She's kind of flaky but also amazing I haven't told her yet because Well, I'm just not telling people. Of course, and I understand that. I want to get a bit further down the line. That's entirely your decision I think You know, because of what happened before So obviously I read through your notes and I can see that you had a pregnancy loss at twenty three weeks That's right. Yeah I'm so sorry Thank you It says here that you had some investigations, but no reason was discovered That's correct. Okay, so this is why your care will be consultant led rather than midwife led. This loss plus your age means you are a higher risk, but because we're going to be keeping such a close eye on you, anything that's not right, it should be picked up early. Yeah So I'm just saying all this, not to scare you but to reassure you that you are in safe hands. Thanks. We'll do our absolute best for you, Kustie Thank you Are you all right I wish I could just know Every sone could just tell me that this one is gonna. Lve Custy. Sorry. Please don't apologize. Sorry. I mean, you know Can you imagine how many women I see crying in herear? Yes Have a tissue Half the box. Thanks. Thank you Okay, so I just spoke to Helen briefly, but she was in a bit of a rush to get away. She's gone to look at some monys and she was running late. She said she could talk to us later though. and let's crack on with the boxes. So did she not say anything at all? Well, she was really surprised by the Osted reports. right? She said Jack's been really happy there and seems to be doing really well. Okay, But you know, she's more focused on what's next, isn't she Jack's only got another year til secondary. Okay Okay, but she has been happy with the school overall. Yes, definitely. So why is it so bad then? The report, I mean. Well, she did say they'd had a high turnover of staff recently. Well, that's never a good sign. But there might be good reasons for that. There'll definitely be reasons, but they won't be good reasons, will they? I don't know, Natasha. Oh I feel sick about it I really do. We just need to find out more thing is No of I will be fine anyway. It's Sarn, who really worries me She's nowhere near as confident as her sister. and she's much quieter. I think she'll just get overlooked in a place that's badly run. But I mean, if all the other parents we know are happy with it, Martha's there, Zanda's there. I'm gonna to call them. The parents? The head. I'm going call thehead right now and ask if we can come in for a meeting How are you doing? How are your teeth? My teeth? Yeah, the dentists. Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, My teeth are fine. I was just gonna make myself a camomile tea. Do you want one? Yeah, gone. Dake. Was it just a check up then? Sorry? The dentists. Oh, sorry, yeah. Are you okay? Yeah, I'm fine, I'm good. You seem a bit distracted. Oh, sorry. Stop apologizing Oh Kate, what? What's wrong So I haven't actually been to the dentist. Where have you been? I was trying to keep it quiet. Oh, well, don't worry. you don't have to tell me. although I really do want to know, but if you don't want to tell me, I'm dying to tell you. Oh good, excellent. What's happening? I'm pregnant. Yeah Yes! Oh Kirsty. This is amazing! I know. I've been trying to keep it quiet till the twelve weeks gamp, but it's been so hard not telling you. So how pregnant are you? I'm ten weeks. tenen weeks. Oh that's loads. That's brilliant. It's not enough though. What do you mean? How want it to be forty weeks? I want to be the size of a house. I want to get there, you know Oh Kirstie, I'm sure you will. I mean, I don't mean you'll be the size of a house by the way. Anyway, so yeah, this morning I was seeing the midwife. Right? Yes, not the dentists, but all good. Really good. Yeah, so far, touchw. Oh This is so wonderful. I feel like How amazing! If it happens. What is going to happen? Well we don't know we don't know till they' here. Yes, Okaykay. but cautious optimism. Is that allowed? Okay. And the father is Eric, right? Yes. And he knows? Yeah, and he's on board. He's been fantastic. Oh, this is so exciting cautiously optimistic way, Im mean. Does Yakob know? Uh yeah, he does. Oh please don't be mad with him for not telling you because I really didn't want him to. Oh no, it's fine. I'm glad he's to be trusted Yeah, good. I'm gonna be like an aunt to your baby. I guess you are so long as, you know, Oh it's so hard that you can't just take it for granted that everything's gonna be okay. Yeah, well, But you know, with any baby, any pregnancy, there's no guarantees are there 'ill you've got them safely in your arms and all as well. Yeah. What did the midwivife say? Were they reassuring? Oh she was great she was lovely. But I am higher risk. notot just my history, but my age too. Yes, of course. But women of our age, your age, can and do have perfectly healthy pregnancies Yeah, that's what she said. But what? What is it? Well at the end she asked me if I had any questions, and I thought, yeah, ye, I've got loads, but no one can answer them. Because all I want to know, Kate is why did it happen last time and will it happen again? And what can I do to stop it? What can I do? Okay, so do you speak to them? I've just got off the phone from the school. And what did they say? It wasn't good, it wasn't good at all. So what did they say? Apparently the head has been signed off on long term sick leave and the deputy head could only spare me a couple of minutes and they didn't have anything much to say about the report Like I didn't even try to defend the school or anything bit of a wet blanket, if I'm honest. Oh, great What are we going to do? I have no idea. I think maybe we've got to look at other schools What other schools? Well, I'm sure there's other choices if we're willing to travel. Yeah, yeah, that's true. We need to start doing our research. Okay Tom. If we can't find anything we like, we might have to think about going private Really? I mean But how could we possibly afford that? I don't know, but I do want to consider all the possibilities. Yeah, o. It's so important that we get this foundation right for the girls. No, yeah, absolutely. And there's no harm in looking around a couple of private schools, is there? I suppose not. But But what? Well, if we fall in love with some amazing little school that costs an armen and leg, well what do we do then There's two of them, Natasha, two kids. I do know how many children we have Tom. I mean, it just feels impossible to me. One step at a time, okay? Okay. Okay. Oh, and don't say anything to Mum, will you? About what? U going private. Why? You know what she's like? She won't approve, you mean? Yeah, yeah, exactly. They're our children, Tom. Yeah, and they're her grandchildren. I'm very happy to have that conversation with your mother if you like. Yeah, sure, just make sure I'm out of the country when you do. Are you that scared of your mother? I'm not scared of her at all I'd just like to avoid the conversation, particularly since we almost certainly cannot afford it and therefore don't need to get into it ever Well, like I said, one step at a time, Tom One step at a time Adam. Hey Lilian. How are you? I've been at the farm all day. you're still there? Well, yeah. It's my job, isn't it? I didn't realize. It's just a complete nightmare now. Bryan's making everything a fight. Every tiny thing. What can I get you to drown your sorrows? H kindind of shyers, I think. Right? you are I did try and talk to Brian the other day. Did you? It was absolutely hopeless. I think he's completely lost it. yet he seems to think he's finally found it. It's delusional. I don't know what can be done with him. I honestly don't.our mother was still alive. I don't. I'm sorry, darling, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to rub salt into the wound. That's all right It's nothing I don't already know or haven't already thought. Pint of shhres on the house. Oh Oh no, it's all right. You don't need to do that. Please. Oh, thanks. darling It's their wedding anniversary today. Yeah H In another version of this life, they'd be celebrating fifty years today, and we'd be having a lovely party and all will be well with the world Brian and I would probably still be falling out of about something, even in that alternative universe. Maybe. I'd put money on it. I went to see Rory yesterday. Did you? Yeah, I just wanted to check in with him. How did he seem? Well, do you know what? he seemed happy. Really? I think he needed to get away from Ambridge. Yeah, probablyably a good idea. after everything that happened Everything? Yeah, everything. I know, Lyia You know? But you know, I also know that Brian took the blame. Right. Okay Well, I'm glad that I know now, you know that you know, but this probably isn't the best place to talk about. Sorry. It's all right, we' we'll be discreet but still. Yeah oK. I must say, no matter how badly Bran behaves, I could never say he doesn't love his kids. Oh, he definitely loves his kids. I'm just not so sure about his stepkids. Oh Adam, I think he loves you and Debbie very much. Debbie maybe, although she might' have given that love a hammer blow last week. He does love you too, Adam. Lillily and the man can't stand It's not true. That's just not true. You should have heard the way he talked to me all day long today was practically spitting blood. E Oh Ian, u what can I get you to drink Anna, hi. What on earth have you brought with you? Well I went food shopping and the rest is work. I'm gonna to make a meal and then stick it in the oven and then do some work and then we'll eat. Is that al right? I suppose so. What? Well, I would have been happy with just toast Oh, Mum, please stop saying. Sorry, but I would have been. And I don't expect you to keep putting your life on hold to come round and make sure I'm eating a balanced diet. Yeah, but mum, I have to because otherwise you won't. What what? What does it matter? It matters because you matter. too me Well. You matter to me too. and I don't want you making these giant sacrifices I don't want to be a burden. I refuse to be a burden, but you keep on making me one. You've been here three times this week. I know for a fact you can't afford the time. I can, mum. I can afford the time. No, you can't. between me and your work you've got no life whatsoever I mean, when was the last time you had a good kiss? Mum. Well why aren't you seeing anyone? Because you haven't got time to meet anyone, That's why. Well, maybe I haven't met anyone because I'm not What? Particularly appealing right now. Well why wouldn't you be appealing? I don't know, do I Anna, you're incredibly kind. incredibly clever and incredibly beautiful Oh m. What? I don't know This just made me feel really emotional No I know I don't say that sort of thing very often. I mean you literally never do. Sure it's not never, but hopefully hopefully This care assessment will relieve you of some of your responsibilities. Let's see She was very nice, the woman. You said? Yeah. I was impressed by her. Well, that's great, mum And she said we should hear something within the next fortnight. Brilliant. That's brilliant. Okay, I'm gonna to start cooking. Cook. what exactly? somethingomething nice. H Can you be a bit more specific Look at us. O on a Friday night? It's half five here. It's five forty five actually. And we've got to pick Xander up from a clay date in less than an hour. I don't care. we're still out. Yeah. Okay. You're out. It's been a long week. You've had a really tough ride of it Oh What? It's the offstood report honestly. parents are just going crazy and they're all getting in touch with me. likeike what can I do? I'm on the Parent Teacher Association. I'm not on the booard of governors, Ema? Maybe people don't understand the difference. It's ridiculous. Maybe you should just ignore everyone that going on silence. Yeah, that's easier said than done though isn't it H. smells good. Good I tell you that Alan thinks I have a flair for fundraising. ye, yeah, you did. I was rather pleased about that. Well yeah, that's so nice to feel useful. Oh mum. What it is Does Alan really not remind you of Richard? Not really. No to me, they really do have a look of each other. nextext time you see him, check him out. Check him out. I'm a lesbian mother. Oh. But okay, yes, I'll study him for Richard likenesses. Well you don't need to study him, I mean that sounds creepy. Just take a surreptitious look Yeah I think it's his eyes. but perhaps also it's his chin. When will dna be ready? Are you hungry? A bit peckish No don't, Mianna. I can't help it. Oh hon toly, the things I have to put up with. What do you have to put up with? Nothing. The occasional. And the feeling of uselessness Do you really feel that mum Simes. I hate that idea Well, the thing is that Everyone needs a sense of purpose, don't they? And I am still capable. I'm still alive, I'm still curious and interested. And if I can be any help at all to Alen, then that is wonderful to me. Yeah, I understand that. I really do Oh, Kate' com in today. Did she? Yeah, We just had a chat about her taking some shift work. How did that go? Yeah, good and she seems keen. I think she'll either be brilliant or a nightmare. Oh hopefully she won't be a nightmare. I don't really want to fall out with my sister in law. Why not? It's not like my relationship with Kate's or Roses right now? Well thought things were better. Yeah Yeah, but B isn't back to normal, is it Ah. What? Email from Brian. What does it say? I don't know if I want to look. Are you done with these? Oh yeah, Lilian, thanks. I can't believe it. I cannot believe it. What? What's wrong? Brian's email. Well what does it say? He's sacking me. What his email says? I mustn't set thought on Home fararm again. Yeah. Yeah here, look He can't do that. Can he do that? I suppose he can do what he likes For goodness' sake. I mean, this isn't a game. This is the farm. What is wrong with him? this is low even for him. Sorry, darling, I'll be right back. I just need to go and serve that group at the bar. Of course, yeah. Sorry, I'll be right back. Alam, I'm so sorry That's all right It's not allright. That's the last thing it is? No, it's alright. because I've got a plan. Really? Uhh? Yeah A'm I Low to know what it is. I'm going to invoke the mental incapacity cllause in the partnership agreement. Can you do that? Yep, Yp, I can. Because according to the lawyer I emailed, I've got a really good case Mm. This is actually very nice. thanks. You sound surprised? No, no, I mean I just I thought I wasn't hungry, but it turns out I am. I do get it, you know Get what I do understand how much you do for me and how lucky I am to have you. I just don't I't necessarily always make that clear. No, no, don't laugh. I'm trying to say something nice. I know, I know. No. I was trying to say that I do appreciate what you do for me and I'm grateful And I'm sorry if it doesn't always seem that way. Oh mom. it's just It's very hard to see oneself losing autonomy. Of course But I resist it I've noticed Yeah. Well, I could always come into court next week and give that tricky doge to the occasional dirty look whenever he's being okay. Oh well, that would be quite funny. I wonder if he'd notice. Well I tell him I was your mother. But I'm not sure that would help. I'm sure you've got more clout than you care to admit. Maybe. Anna, you are a very impressive woman for goodness' sake Well, you know what? What? So are you, mum