18/09/2008
Matt enters alien territory.
Pat tells Susan of the plan to print a Tea currency for the swap club, along with the idea of introducing a subscription charge. Initially unconvinced, Susan concludes that it can't be any worse than their current situation. Pat suggests that Susan presents the idea to the rest of the committee.
A passing comment in the shop creates an argument between Pip and Susan, who has expressed her fears over the biodigester. Pip reacts angrily, and her considered argument for the project soon becomes infused with insults directed at Susan.
Lilian accompanies Matt to the nursing home where Matt's mother, Louise, agrees to meet them. Louise tells Matt how she fell pregnant at a young age and the father disappeared shortly afterwards. Louise's father insisted that the baby go up for adoption. Matt is empathetic and understanding. He learns that she remarried and had three more children but is now widowed.
While genuinely pleased to know that Matt has forgiven her, Louise remains distant and doesn't share his enthusiasm for keeping in touch. Matt tells Lilian that he's left things too late. Louise isn't fussed if he comes back or not, so maybe it's best if he doesn't.
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