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19/05/2025

Helen has a confession to make, and a new face causes consternation.

Oliver and Ian await the arrival at Grey Gables of the new temporary manager, who鈥檚 late. Oliver lists his credentials and Ian admits he does sound very good. Ian reckons he鈥檒l run a tight ship; Oliver thinks that鈥檚 just what they鈥檙e looking for/need. Dane arrives and proves to be chatty and quirky. Both Ian and Oliver are slightly stunned. Dane鈥檚 a breath of fresh air, but not quite what either of them was expecting.
Natasha prompts Tom to tell Helen about Henry hiding his phone from her. He does so and Helen tackles Henry in a quiet moment as he makes a birthday card for Jack. He鈥檚 defensive at first, worrying that Helen will be mad at him. Eventually he admits he was checking up on some of the names in a dating app Helen鈥檚 joined. Helen鈥檚 shocked Henry鈥檚 been looking at her phone, but understands when it becomes clear he鈥檚 fearful for her safety. She reassures him, reminding him that it鈥檚 her job to look after him, not the other way round. She puts Natasha and Tom in the picture. Natasha鈥檚 excited that Helen鈥檚 online dating, though equally shocked at Henry鈥檚 actions. Tom thinks it's quite sweet 鈥� Henry鈥檚 obviously looking out for Helen. Helen points out Henry鈥檚 clearly worried about the possibility of another Rob. Tom doesn鈥檛 think so. But Helen reckons she鈥檒l delete the dating app. Natasha persuades her to give it a chance. It鈥檚 great Helen鈥檚 being proactive about finding someone. Natasha鈥檚 happy to be her wingwoman; it鈥檚 very exciting.

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