Reconciling Relationships and Future Plans

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Yeah, so weird Have you thought any more about what Edd asked you? Have I changed my mind about showing any? Well since grandma pested me last night or Mem and grandpa pested me the night before, your turn is it now? Allright, Allright, get the picture. You know, it would mean a lot to your dad. George, emotional blackmails not work for grandma. Deatho ain't gonna work for you Of course I know what it means to dad. I ain't letting him down. So Well you all know why to know. You just need a bit more confidence, that's all. It's not about confidence. justust don't like being the centre of attention. Well, imagine you're playing football, locked in, just you and the lamp. Not the same. Why is it not the same? That's a team sport People don't care about you as individuals and anyway, you know I'm not playing properly no more? I didn't actually. Well A lot's changed. Yeah Technically, showing the texels is a team spore. They're your teammates. And you've done it before. That's what I don't get. Yeah, well, that was then. This is now. Yeah, lot's changed. I get it. It's different when you were a kid. People just think it's cute. There's no judgment. Well, you're not being judged, are you? It's the texels. People will be watching them, not you. I've said no, George What is it with this family? Maybe we all get that you have to push yourself once in a while. Part of growing up, not that youd know. Oh, and you do. Didn't even have the bottle to turn that cock down then now look where you are. It's called facing up to responsibility. not just running away at the first sign of trouble. Kira, I didn't mean Leave me alone. Kira Evening, David. Thanks for calling back. All right, Chris. Where's the fire? The fire. Malcolm said you wanted to speak to me urgently. Oh, I've got good news for you, That's all. Okay you know what this week's been like? I don't know I've got time for this mysterious summons. I've got someone here who'd like a word. David. Martin. Hi I am your salvation. Good in what way? You'll see. Oh, I wish everyone must stop talking in riddles. I am the chairman, you know. You are allowed to tell me what's going on. Be at the Casey Meet's Ring in an hour and all will be revealed. How are you're early now? All right, heate, I'm sorry, I can come back, don't worry. Well, I stayed late yesterday so I had an early finish today and I didn't fancy going home. Susan's been driving me nuts. Last night's gone to her head. She hasn't stopped texting lototie Are we doing all right for time as long as we're heading to the show ground in the next half an hour, we'll be fine. Oh Well, Mart you, you never know we rush our traffic? Oh we're not on the clock are we? This is a favour. I'd rather not be spending the evening with Martin Gibson. Oh Iignnore me. No no, what's that? No it's nothing. I just ran into him in the gents last night Okay, Kar' gone. What? She's not hand George George, it's fine. It's fine. She's already texted me. She's just off around the village, Clara Ed. Oh Ed, I think the back wheels of the track need a bit of a clean before we get on the road. Right? No, Ed? Oh, o, sure Well, just come and find me when you're ready to leave. Yeah, we'll do, we. You right, Granda. Yeah, yeah, fine Sit name, George. one of those chaps is it I don't know what you mean. all I was going to say was that although Kira and you are alike in many ways, there are important differences. I know her biology works good George. you know what I mean You need to stop expecting Kira to make the choices that are obvious to you and start listening to her. Bight, thanks. I'm not finished. No The Snth cot. I get people's issues, but you didn't hear Bill's pitch. He's a difficult man to say no to sure is. And there are benefits, Grant. honest. Explain them to me then. It's all the safety features. Me and Amber would know what was happening with that baby twenty four seven if they changed position, if they were too hot their heart rate is. no, that's wonderful, George and I can Absolutely see as first time parents how all those extra features would be reassuring. Thank you. The reality is though, you'll be lucky to get that baby in a cock for more than five minutes at the start When we had your mum, She spent the first six months asleep on my chest Christopher was even worse You don't need the lightest kid to be a good parent, George. You need love And that's what everyone sees in your call The hours of work you put into it Amber like this synth cot? Hides and the Gundy cot. She loves it. There you go. She loves it. Listen. It's like I hear the words but I don't know what to do with them. You don't need to do anything. In this case you've already done the good thing Don't overthink it. Suppose the Gordons could keep the synth cot for when the baby stays with them reckon the cot fits more with their decor anyway. Thanks for the chat, granddad. No problem lad. That grundy cot has carried six babies safely through the beginning of their lives. It'll be perfect for our little one Alright, I'm here. I'm prepared to be amazed Well, just hold that thought. What's Martin doing? He's been out there an hour now with a clipboard or on his phone for a bit. Now I'm aware of the grand plan, but I've got to admit I'm a bit confused. You're not as confused as me. Enlighten me. What is this grand plan? Well, take a look at where we are and think back a few days. Oh Wow and the cavalryes arise. There you go. Martin sourced us some water to spray on the equestrian rings, not drinking water, processed up from a reservoir. But I was not expecting this, Martin. What can I say, Go big or go home Well, David, it was worth giving up my evening just for that reaction. Yeah We got youap. Yeah right, right Chaps. sorry, Becky Gemmmer, Chaps and Chap Eies. I'm sure none of us wants to be here longer than necessary. I've already done a reconnaissance, Three rings to cover, three teams. Neil will support Yank and Becky on the farm supplies, R? V go Ed will join Luke and his team on Domara.. The rest you can all stay here. Oh o, David, ye. Do you want to share a cab with Gemma? She's got the larger of the two tankers. Yeah yeah. C me in. Let's get this show on the road.. Hira, there you are. I thought you'd done a runner. Not funny. I'm not joking. You weren't answering your texts. Well I'm here. What are you doing?? Picking a you to show next week. if I can get one to stay still long enough to get the halter on her. I was worried about you. Whatever? I was And I were a prat earlier. Is that you apologizing? Yeah. Try apologizing for the last four years. I take back my whole life if it meant we could be friends again. Actions, George. notot words. Oh, hang on a minute. This is the one Are you sure she's the best I think the one to her left is the one Dad wanted. Look her fleece. This one? No, you're left here Yeah, I'm talking about you, girl. What in hand? Now I'm f This is bear isn't it? What? You're actually talking to me. Suppose? Maybe that's the answer. Find enough jobs around the farm to keep us talking. I'mot gonna to solve things so, is it? Shall I take her out? What? now? Why not Sure ? It wass just nice seeing with them. And just so you know, I'm not giving up on us. 'cause you're stubborn. So are you Well, that was the best evening I've had in a long time. And the equestrian classes will be able to go ahead. Oh, thanks so much, Martin. I're glad to be of service. Look Can I stand all of you around at the bull later? Say say nine o'clock? I won't tonight. Ill need to get back. Oh Please join me then? Count me in, David. Yeah justust let me takext Stalis about myself. Yeah, I'll come for one. Great, great Oh go on ahead, D. See you next week, Ed? Hopefully. I'll walk with you. You coming, Dad? U I'll catch you up. All right, Thankks again, Ed. Yeah no problem. No, Ed What was all that about earlier? What's going on with you and Martin Gibson? Well, Martin's offered us some tree surgery work on the BL Estate next. Oh great. As long as I Inform on Brian What? So I'm figuring out what I should do. Don't worry, I know what you're gonna say. Don't. It's not worth it. Yeah I mean it don't get sucked in. The thing is I want to be out on jobs with them. I know Brian insists I've got flexibility, but I'm sure he does An informer. You're right, Neil. It's a hell of a risk to take They're settled What you doing Is that a video? Yeah. Of me halter training, George. You need something to review so you can improve. I Sose Still, you should have asked. I'm sorry Can I send it to Ed?. Sure Right, I'm going in. I'm gonna stay out U for a bit. Watch your sunset. Okay The sun don't set for hours. I know