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04/02/2026

George makes his feelings clear and the future is considered at Brookfield.

Pip and Stella visit Ruth and David. When they鈥檙e cagey Ruth wants to know what they have to say. Pip blurts out that they鈥檙e getting married, and they recount the story of the engagement ring to her astounded parents. They make a toast, and Ruth offers the events barn as a venue for their party. Ruth reports later that Jill has insisted they all go to the Bull tomorrow night to celebrate. Ruth and David agree it鈥檚 lovely news but it gives you a bit of a jolt when your children move on to their next life stage. David observes they鈥檒l need to consider the future of the farm at some point.

Amber picks up George from Meadow Farm after work. George reckons the work鈥檚 going fine. He admits Josh is posing a problem but it鈥檚 no big deal. Amber鈥檚 disappointed George didn鈥檛 confide in her sooner. George is touched when Amber takes them to his favourite chippy, something he鈥檇 been looking forward to since his release from prison. They enjoy a moment eating fish and chips from the paper, before Amber admits she鈥檚 going to see her parents tomorrow night, and not going out for a friend鈥檚 birthday as she鈥檇 originally told George. George is shocked to hear Anne Marie knows about the baby. Amber feels her mum might genuinely want to help, and could even be ready to accept them as a couple. George offers to go with Amber tomorrow. He hopes she鈥檚 right about her parents, but whatever happens, he鈥檒l be there for her.

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