21/05/2023
Ian has concerns for a friend and Chris finds himself very much in demand
Adam and Tom are in Little Croxley cricket pavilion preparing for the match. They discuss Tom鈥檚 captaincy of next weekend鈥檚 village T20. Tom has a head start on Tracy having already recruited players, including Adam, to his team. They鈥檙e determined to nab Chris before Tracy gets to him. Later, Chris completes an impressive batting innings, despite turning his ankle. Tom and Adam try to persuade him to join their T20 side, but Chris reveals that Tracy has already used family ties to compel him to join hers. He鈥檇 rather play for Tom, but he鈥檚 not brave enough to disappoint his aunt. Buoyed by their victory over Little Croxley, Tom vows to stand up to Tracy.
Helen and Lee are trying to celebrate Jack鈥檚 birthday at a restaurant with an outdoor pirate play area. Helen鈥檚 on edge, knowing now that Rob wants to see Jack. She thought going somewhere away from Ambridge would feel safer, but the crowded location feels anything but. Lee attempts to reassure her, but she snaps at him. When Ian arrives with Xander they try to look forward to visiting Lee鈥檚 daughters in San Francisco at Christmas, but Helen remains tense. Ian suggests they go back to Honeysuckle Cottage, where he鈥檒l make pizza. They do so and Helen is much happier. Jack鈥檚 having a great time. Lee worries to Ian that Ian鈥檚 better at handling Helen鈥檚 anxiety than he is. Nonetheless, when Adam returns from the match, Ian confides his fears. With Rob back on the scene, he鈥檚 worried what will be next.
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