06/05/2025
There鈥檚 a breakthrough for Elizabeth and Joy finds a distraction.
Elizabeth tells David at Brookfield about a nightmare in which she was desperately trying to stop David wreaking bloody vengeance with a broken bottle while trapped on a cruise ship. David admits he鈥檚 had nightmares about the abattoir protest too, wondering if he should have done more. They discuss Lower Loxley鈥檚 plans for VE Day and Ruth鈥檚 attempts to contact Reginald Dodge, wartime hero. Talk turns to Jill鈥檚 memories of the war, David suspecting Phil had a crush on Wanda, the Brookfield Land Girl. They also discuss the slideshow Pat鈥檚 putting together with Peggy. Later, David surprises Elizabeth with news that they鈥檝e tracked down 鈥楧odgy鈥� (Reginald) through his granddaughter, who鈥檚 emailed Ruth a potted life history. David suggests printing it out and putting it on display at Lower Loxley.
At the Magistrate鈥檚 Court, Rochelle鈥檚 grateful to be given bail 鈥� and she won鈥檛 be tagged, as long as she sticks to her bail conditions. Mick and Joy are grateful to Usha too, before Joy hands over a bag of clothes and other essentials. Apologetic Rochelle gives Joy a heartfelt hug, then leaves with Mick for the bail address he鈥檚 arranged with a friend. On the way, Rochelle is relieved to hear Joy isn鈥檛 angry with her and tells Mick she loves Joy, despite everything. Back at Beechwood, Joy confesses she blames herself for damaging Rochelle. Usha admires Rochelle鈥檚 passion and determination, and thinks she never really intended to harm anyone. Usha then encourages Joy to stay and help with VE Day, despite the temptation to run away. Joy agrees, because running away never works.
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