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Justin鈥檚 confident he can override any dissent when the results of the feasibility study are discussed at this afternoon鈥檚 BL Board meeting, while Lilian joins Alice in looking forward to Martha鈥檚 first school Harvest Festival service on Thursday.
Before the meeting Brian assures Justin the fight isn鈥檛 over, no matter what the feasibility study says. Martyn tries to smooth things over but mentions a rumour that Justin could be looking to buy land elsewhere. Justin admits he鈥檚 considering his options, including selling his BL shares, if necessary. Later, Brian and Martyn discuss Justin鈥檚 shock announcement, agreeing it would be disastrous if he sold up. Neither of them could afford to buy the shares and fear the potential consequences of an outsider buying into BL. Later, Justin admits to Lilian he hadn鈥檛 planned on dropping his bombshell today. Lilian tells him he鈥檒l be going to Martha鈥檚 Harvest Festival.
Ruairi has gone to The Nest for tea with Alice and Martha. He might have come back to Ambridge to help Brian, but he鈥檚 delighted to catch up with them too. They chat about Martha settling in well at school, to Alice鈥檚 great relief. They agree Alice is coping well with her alcohol addiction, but Ruairi wants to continue calling her every week. He鈥檚 less worried about her now than when she stayed with him in London though, remembering how he once found her unconscious. Alice is mortified by his recollection and Ruairi apologises for upsetting her. But Alice knows she wouldn鈥檛 be where she is now without her family鈥檚 support and hugs Ruairi.