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Lilian鈥檚 telling Jazzer at The Bull that Tracy would love a big fuss for her fiftieth birthday, when Martyn walks in and starts pontificating on how much a marriage is worth investing in if it鈥檚 only going to end in divorce. Martyn then tells Lilian he鈥檚 still sore after yesterday鈥檚 riding mishap, before they swap innuendos to Jazzer鈥檚 bemusement.

Having invited Annabelle for a drink Justin tries persuading her to align with his rewilding plans at the next Board meeting, emphasising his concern for the future of society. After Martyn interrupts the conversation Justin makes his exit, assuming he鈥檚 got Annabelle鈥檚 support. However, once Justin鈥檚 gone Annabelle makes it clear she hasn鈥檛 been won over, before arranging a tryst with Martin. Justin meanwhile remains confident, while Lilian鈥檚 glad Martyn won鈥檛 be suing The Stables.

Neil bumps into Clarrie at Underwoods Local just as Clarrie gets a message about Amber inviting herself to tea with Ed and Emma. They鈥檝e been delayed, so Clarrie will have to look after Amber until they get back. Clarrie hasn鈥檛 met Amber yet and neither has Neil - George and Amber鈥檚 relationship has taken everyone by surprise. When Clarrie gets home she persuades Amber she鈥檒l cook supper for them all at Grange Farm. But when Neil turns up Amber is hostile, accusing Neil and Susan of betraying their grandson. Neil insists Amber doesn鈥檛 know the whole story: they love George. But he doesn鈥檛 love them, not anymore, Amber declares. Amber then storms off, leaving upset Neil and Clarrie with nothing to say.