15/01/2020
Shula is touched by some kind words and David has the rug pulled from under him
Ruth鈥檚 on an emergency biscuit run; a punter from yesterday鈥檚 wedding fayre has called to say she鈥檇 like to come round and look at the barn. The bride, Stephanie, arrives early. She鈥檚 really taken by the cows and the crumbling farm buildings, they鈥檙e perfect for her rustic theme. Stephanie promises to send her Dad over to talk prices 鈥� he鈥檚 confident they鈥檒l give him a good deal. She鈥檚 sure David and Ruth know him. He鈥檚 called Vince Casey.
Kirsty and her mum, Megan, enjoy a special lunch together at The Orangery. Megan asks all about Kirsty鈥檚 wedding plans. Kirsty admits it鈥檚 all come at her quite fast, she just wants something small and intimate. Her mum reminds her of all the extended family she鈥檒l have to invite. Kirsty wonders if they鈥檒l need to rethink things.
Jim and Shula catch up over a drink at the Tearoom. It鈥檚 clear Jim has something he wants to ask Shula, but he can鈥檛 get it up and turns the conversation onto Shula鈥檚 ordination. They discuss her upcoming presentation, which she鈥檚 dreading. Jim assures her she鈥檒l cope wonderfully. Shula鈥檚 thankful to him for listening and allowing her to be honest about her feelings. Jim suggests that confronting one鈥檚 greatest fears is the only way to move on from them.
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