Planning for the future and baby

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A, where you've just been? looking after yourself. Okay, sorry, I know you hate that question. but if it helps, I'm asking in a partly professional capacity. Yes, nothing to report really. Just some indigestion. Oh, well, Packers by the bed is my secret. Gs off to a good start in the morning And you should be eating little and often. Thank you, Dr. Matiari. Just a suggestion. No, you're right. And to be honest, this is a good week to start getting into good habits, working with Kira. When you're responsible for someone else, you have to be responsible for yourself Do you mind me saying something? Well, that depends on what you're gonna say I've noticed your bump Okayes. Of course I don't mind. All part of the process, isn't it? The very nice part makes it seem more real Oh, What? That smell? No I was hoping you wouldn't notice the wind must have changed. What's going on? My useless article of her father's dumped a load of manure, right by spiritual home. A. W won't be a minute, mister Gordon. Yeah, you're fine. Hey, George, what happened to Bill? Right, yeah. Bill. Now, which SUV do you think for next week? George? Sorry, I just want to make sure this recording saves somewhere sensible. Yeah, worry about that in a sec. Which one? U The hybrid Good green messaging. Yeah, but this one's got a higher trim and a better safety rating. Tricky one. Right, ready when you are? Okay, great. Don't worry about how you sound. We're writing this one up, remember? Yeah, sure. U Nice easy one to start. So how long has Gordons of Borchester been running Well, we've been around eighteen years, give or take. That's when we moved here. We were in Lewisham, but both of us me and An Marie, we got fed up with London and we wanted to raise Amber somewhere more picturesque. She was two at the time that okay? Yeah, great. What's your favourite car and why? Oh, good question. I Suose I haven't really got a favourite car as such. I've always loved rallying though grew up in the group B right. they were beautiful cars. or the noise. November Nightths watchatching rally report. Right? yeah. How long has Gordons of Borchester been running you've already asked me that. Oh, yeah, sorry. what makes your dealership unique Our mission statement is actually, I think I was meant to ask you that before your favorite car You all right, George? Yeah, I'm fine, ' we can come back to this if you want. I'm not in a rush to get home. You sure? Yeah yeah, positive. Camel, follow me. It always feels like we go back to square one with him. I mean, we've all tried and he just throws it back in our faces. We have been here before with you dad, Kate Sveral times. Exactly. I lost so much business on Monday and apart from this awful stink, all I could think about was the am poisoning and what it was like back then The fear, the dread, dad's lack of responsibility. Now, I'm not sure things are that bad. Maybe it's the tip of the iceberg, isn't it? All this conflict over the inheritance, endless, meaningless power struggles with BL. all chapters in the Bryant Aldridge psycho drama. Even this week, that notice going up for planning permissions for the caravans. I'm starting to appreciate what it was like for mum Sleepless nights. Oh ' you never passed after any sleepless nights. M, whose side are you on? Not feeling hugeually sympathetic right now, Kate. Why not? Becauseuse you're starting to make my feet feel like needed dope. Well, I sorry. Kate, stop Oh What should have said if you weren't enjoying it? It's when? Are you hurt? the way you a man handling me, I'd be lucky if I can walk. She s as well not paying ' I'd be asking for my money back. Oh I'm so sorry. Oh it's fine. Well, understandable anyway Maybe go and get us a couple of verbal teas, eh There you go, Cffee. Could always make this Irish for you, George. Noah, B not. I'm still trying to support Amber with, you know, that Don't mind if I do though. Not my office. Help yourself. To be fair, staying off the booze seems to be the only support I'm good at. Well it's just relationships, everyone has their moments You and A Marie okay Sorry, I don't know why I asked. we got nothing to worry about. Now it's good to check in sometimes For what it's worth, I think you're done a fine job at supporting Amber. Otherwise you wouldn't be in now I'm guessing she wrote those questions Yeah, I can hear a voice in him. She's very distinctive It's not your natural environment, is it? media. I don't know about that. I might not be your idea of an influencer, but I've got experience behind me. I only met Amber because of my social media. Sorry I shouldn't make assumptions What am me was You're a grafterter, mind me. Maybe I didn't see it at the beginning, but I certainly do now. Thanks. and he's important. He keeps your feet on the ground. I won't knowoy When I married Anne Marie, I was marrying into quite a bit of money. I had the opportunity to be a keat man if I wanted that. D didnn't suit me though I accepted a small loan from my dad tos help purchase the garage in Lurham and well that's where this all started took a bit of talking around her parents. I was hardly the golden boy. Really? Oh, yeah. which is why I can't apologize enough for before. I would dislike having to prove yourself worthy and it's horrible. Thanks. You deserve a clean slate. And our entrepreneurial spirit, the drone upselling the platinum sponsorship to us, That's a real use, sir. Why didn't you tell me you were going to purchase the upgrade? Did I need to I thought you'd give me a definite answer, and then I'd do my bit by talking it through with Amber, calm like. But no, you make it this big surprise. Why? Me and her mom can't control Amber's gonna react to things, George. She must realize that by now. But you could try not to make things worse Sorry, Bill. I know it might seem like I'm mouthing off Maybe I am, a bit. But I want this to work. I want you in our lives, you and Anne Marie, for the baby, for Amber too, really. Did you get what I'm saying? Yeah Yeah, okay you And All we want this to work as well, off course we do. Good So Mbe we should discuss terms. Terms For instance Better? H Better. I'm so sorry again. Okay Kate, stop apologising. I gave your feet a kneading. And I live to tell the tale. That's me on dishwasher duty for a month. What notothing. I'll take another massage though. When you're less. Brian. That's the word. I've been totally Brian. Is the Mquure You'd think I'd grow out of these tantrums? Oh it's not a tantrum, Kate. It's your livelihood. I'd be raging if someone d't manure by the rewilding office. It's not like I've got a claim to the land spiritual homeome is on. And I don't own the rewilding land. That's not the point You both need to make a living. True. And you're right, you've been carrying the burden of being the Aldridge mediator for too long It's not just me on my own though, is it? But Lillian and Alice aren't losing Stabable's clients through Brian's actions. Not yet Dad's got this uncanny habit of making his problem your problem M. Listen to me, I'm starting again. I've got to face it, Kirsty. I'm the only sibling with a business connected to him, depending on his whims The trouble is I'm running out of reserves for it all. Well then, it's obvious You need an escape plan An escape plan An escape plan. Cer, you're a genius, know And such a good friend Okay. Spiritual homeome can move to rewilding. 'a our missions are the same, aren't they? I'm all about finding people's source energy and you're harnessing the planet's original essence. And we had a great turnout for the goat yoga. Imagine the collaborations in the future. Oh I'm gonna have so much fun writing a pitch a pitch. Yes, a pitch. We've got to do it properly. We've got to get Rex and Tony and Justin on side. Roy, we should tell Roy and Phoebe, I'll message them both a selfie. We need a selfie. I'm on Kkay, I'm in a townel. No, absolutely. Well let's wait until we get home Well, I certainly didn't have this planned at the beginning of our session. Me neither Look, no offense, Bill, but you've given me this pitch before. I don't understand what's changed. You were all over that cot yesterday. And I see the benefits really, I do. But this has to be a joint decision. Amber has her heart set on the Grundy cot and you get why I'm not going to argue with her. Yeah Yeah of course. And I don't want to seem like I'm damping on you