04/05/2023
Lynda faces an unexpected hurdle, and Jill finds herself entertained.
Ben and Ruth are amazed Rylan鈥檚 coming to Ambridge 鈥� it鈥檚 been announced on the village website. Ben phones Lynda, suggesting Rylan can stay at Brookfield, but Lynda鈥檚 sure they can accommodate him at Ambridge Hall. Ruth checks with Ben the details of his friend Sykesy鈥檚 visit from the Laurels.
Lynda tells Joy there鈥檚 been renewed interest in the Eurovision show, now Rylan鈥檚 judging. To thank Joy, she invites her for a cup of tea. Joy loves Lynda鈥檚 garden 鈥� Rylan is lucky to be staying there. Joy once met the Reverend Richard Coles, but doesn鈥檛 think he鈥檇 remember her now. She鈥檚 kicking herself for telling Mick the same thing. Mick鈥檚 now worried Rylan won鈥檛 remember him and the whole thing will be a disaster.
Sykesy enjoys reminiscing at Brookfield. He tells Ben that David looks just like his dad, Phil, then turns on the charm with Ruth. Inside, he talks about the past with Jill and winds Leonard up by shortening his name. Sykesy has an abiding memory of Jill in a lemon-coloured sundress, shelling peas on a sunny day. He admits to fancying Jill back in the day, which Jill finds funny.
Lynda calls in at Brookfield in a panic. Robert鈥檚 accepted another booking at Ambridge Hall, so they won鈥檛 have room for Rylan after all. Lynda hopes Brookfield can host him instead. Ruth explains that only Ben can tell her if their room is available. For now, Lynda will just have to wait and see.
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