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Ed tells Adam and Ruairi about Bartleby and the difficulty for George, and there鈥檚 an awkward moment. Meanwhile Brian鈥檚 wondering about the maize harvest. Adam assures him everything鈥檚 on schedule. Brian probes Ruairi鈥檚 knowledge of the situation, and Ruairi passes the test with flying colours. Brian capitulates; it looks like he has time on his hands. He obediently heads off to read a book. Later they put the idea of a holiday to Brian. The Scottish castle won鈥檛 be available until 2027 so is off the table. Brian gets the hint that they want him out of the way. Ruairi suggests gently that everyone needs to get used to the new situation, and when Brian gets back he鈥檒l have proof that the farm鈥檚 been managed well. Brian can see the sense in this. Some sunshine will do him good. .

It's time to say goodbye to Bartleby. Amber cuts some of his mane to make a bracelet for George. As reality hits Amber鈥檚 distress becomes clear. She鈥檚 promised she鈥檒l be here for George but she doesn鈥檛 know if she can do it. Brad suggests they move to a distance, but she still can鈥檛 look. Tearfully she exclaims she鈥檚 let George down. Brad assures her she鈥檚 been brave, and hugs her until she feels better. Everyone agrees it鈥檚 time for a drink.

Later Ed tells Adam he doesn鈥檛 want their working relationship tainted by bad feeling over George. They agree not to mention his name. But Adam promises that if George ever upsets Alice, prison will seem like a Sunday picnic.