Family Tensions and Future Plans

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You doing this at such short notice. Oh pleasure. Was school allright at the end? I think so mister Ais had a bit of a moan, but I think he was winding me up. I'll send him an email later, make sure they've got everything they need. Be's a week at A'side anyway. Lillian's not that bad. Nah, She's pretty cool actually. She was happy when Auntie Tracy told her I'd got this instead. Oh I got a text from her as well. You're to be treated like royalty apparently. I don't want to know fuser Eough him. I know Anyway, there's too much work to get done for that. Should we make a start Oh, last You right, Brian? Oh, Ed, Hi. Yes, fine Well, not fine actually, no. takeake a pew. Oh you in the middle of an order? Yeah, Chemicals. I was hoping Adam had been on top of it to be honest, ordering ahead. Oh because of the rising prices. And the rest, ye. But no, of course he hasn't, so that's my morning gone, ringing around sorting orders for the next year. Well, good luck with it. You know We let Adam go at the right time. Something like this was bound to happen eventually. And who's left to sort out the mess? You and me Ed. Brian, I may have worked the land A Damn fine job you're doing too. Oh, which reminds me. We've got the machinery engineer coming to take a look at the oruger on the compbat so it's ready for the harvest. It needs a service. I want you to meet him. sureure? Yeah, when? Next Thursday what the ninth? Yes. problem Well, it's the Borchester show. I've got some teaxels entered. Well, that's okay, C't one of the Gundy Mafia is standing for you. That's not really the point, Brian. When I took this work on, we agreed that I'd have some flexibility. And you do for your tree surgery work? I mean, you did that job at the showground with Emma over the weekend, didn't you? Yeah, yeah, the ash branch that have formed. Oh, there you go then. Now, if you'd excuse me, What was it This email to the chemicals rep keeps bouncing back. Let me have a look No Yeah. You've got an extra dot in the address. look Oh goodness, I have. My eyes size isn't what it was. Mind you, this keyboard seem better days too. Hanks said, Much appreciated. No problem. You see, this is what I mean. There's an issue and you solve it. No fuss. None of this patronising you must be past it rubbish. You're indispensable, you know. Well I'll see what I can do about the show. Good man So listen, you still want me to shift that manure. If you can, put it in Broad acre. Broad acre. Isn't that a bit close to spiritual home? Just do it, will you You what you are. Oh don't worry about the branches being neat here. Just chuckem on. Well if you say so, that's the idea with rewilding. You let nature do its thing. I saw loads of these while we were walking up. Our wood piles are one of our staples. So what's under herea then? All sorts. You've got wood lice, centipedes and beetles at the bottom Maybe some amphibians. They use the hiberation. Oh, that reminds me. We must check last night's beaver footage over lunch. Rex reckons we've got ks. Great. Oh, come on Kira. The beavers are usually people's favourites. it's not that, just I came here to get away from baby news. Right. People don't ever shut up about it at home Well I' just excited, that's all. And it's a lift for everybody. M you do your brother mess things up for all of us? Well I was going to say after a difficult time Well? Well people are so quick to just move on. Well, I think being a dad's changed. He's not dad yet? No, okay I take it you're not looking forward to being an auntie then. We'd rather not think about it. It's a moment Dad I feel sorry for. All the adults to be honest. Why? There's going be such a drain this baby. No sleep, nappies, trips to the park every single day. They'll drag me in as a free babysitter. and George'll be useless. Okay Maybe this is an opportunity for you to step up then. not changing nappies or cooking the dinner. Maybe your role in all of this is holding your brother to account. Why though? Why is that my responsibility? Wh he's twenty one, supposed to be a man. He shouldn't lead it. What the hell are you doing Do it immediately. Stop, it stinks. Sorry, Kay Brian wanted this when you're dumping. Yeah, I can see that. I can smell What's he playing at? It's right by the yachts. We're in the middle of a yoga class. I'll just following instructions. Oh Yeah, I know that. Theres has Brian Aldrid written all over it. Well, once I've cancellled all of my clients for today, I'll be finding my father and telling him exactly what I think of him and his instructions What's in your sandwich? Am in pickle, you? Leftovers from last night. Onion bargie. a bit of mango chutney, I think. I can tell youve for Kate Cky. Honestly Karea, it's a culinary education. Now that she's going up to Scotland to visit Poebe, she's into cooking as a vegan hackish. Grim. I know. I'll make sure I'm out for tea on Hagis night How are the beavers? I thought you weren't interested. Fur babies aren't the same as real babies. Well Watch that shape That. Oh cute How old do you think they are? A weeak at most, I'd say I'm sorry for Pokemon' in earlier. No, I'm fine. You care, it's nice. D don't other people? Henry does. What about you mum and dad? You know we seem pretty tight with Em Red. And we are, we really are and the rest of them. Grandma makes me laugh every day. And does the rest include George? Maybe. Well, that's an improvement on earlier. Well if you weren't such a show off. Well, that's just brothers. so Helen tells me. It's like when George is having a crisis, which is always That's the only thing that exists I ran away at New Year. didid you know I had heard. The thing is, it wasn't even that deep looking back I wasn't having bad thoughts and it wasn't like I planned something massive neither. I just needed space. but I only really got to talk to Dad about it last week He knew what happened, Memmouered filled him in, but we han't really talked about it, you know? because there's no time to. I run away and George gets hit on the head. So it's all him, him, him. But you're talking about it now, I suppose. Well there you go then I'm an only child. Growing up, my mum and dad didn't know half the stuff I got up to. As Tom and Helenother tell you when I first moved here, I hardly had a nice word to say about my mum So only as adults that we've properly connected. Relationships don't stand still, they evolve Like the season is here. Maybe you'll feel differently about George in time. Yeah, right. Or maybe you won't. But you and Damronad are talking Keep it like that. And don't let how you feel about your brother get in the way. You're both there kids. You both matter And if when the baby arrives, you don't feel like thes space for you all the time at home, well There's always be space for you here Okay Right Wow Thanks, Christie Kate, it wasn't that much manure. We're talking one trailer load at most. That's not the point, dad. There shouldn't have been any. And okay, it's not the most pleasant smell in the world, but the wind takes most of it away. Yes! The wind takes the fumes and wafts them all over spiritual home. Well, if you care so much about, you could always do one of your cleansings. That's not funny, dad. I had to cancel everything today. I'm sorry it's affecting your business. Why do I feel like there's a butt coming? I run a working farm. The manure has to go somewhere. I appreciate that, but why broad acres? Because the soil there needs a boost This wasn't deliberate. Oh, I know that. in a way, that's what's so worrying. give me strange. I know there's nothing medical to worry about, but in that case, what is going on, dad Be like that. I'm sick and tired at being your envoy I think Adam and Ian are right to keep Zanda away from you. What? You do know that Ian saw you in Felpishham on Saturday. He rushed past to make sure that Zanda didn't see you You no need to be cruel. No, there's every need. you're unbelievable. Who's it gonna be next week, Dad? Who's next on your hit list? Lillian, Alice? Who else will you make turn against? I don't have time for this. When you're in the wrong, you never do. I've gott to help, Ed calibrate the moisture monitor. Oh of course, Ed, the hired help. The only person who's obliged to interact with you contractually and help him Do you want the cream stirred in? Nah, leave it floatating. Go Excuse me, Marshmallows? so ungrateful. only thing you do better than m hot chocolate. Why, what about my fry up? Maybe. Maybe. Yeah. Okay. All right Notice for grandma and grandpa to take Oliver out tonight when it would' have been him and Caroline's wedding anniversary. We choked up just talking about it this morning? Well, it's difficult for him. But it means tonight we've got the place to ourselves. G Got katchup loaded. Alice. justust what I need. Relax in front of the footie with my daughter. Dad it's cricket. What That wass the deal. Hot chocolate and cricket. Can't watch football with you. likeike having a second commentary. Right. wouldould you rather watch Wimbledon with Mum? U no cricket. Work al right