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Preparing for Ben鈥檚 graduation celebration lunch, Ruth approaches a resistant David about a date at The Bull on Friday night for Valentine鈥檚. He gives excuses that it鈥檚 an artificial, commercial occasion. He suggests an eat in meal-for-two from Underwoods. Ruth confides in Stella that she knows David鈥檚 trying to surprise her with a booking at The Bull on Saturday, but she wants to surprise him with a better table there on Friday.
Ben good naturedly winds Josh up, but Josh is still feeling raw about George at Meadow Farm and it鈥檚 awkward. As Ben moves on to chat to Stella about work, Josh accuses him of being holier than thou about his nursing work. Stella鈥檚 uncomfortable and leaves them to it. A heated discussion ensues with Josh accusing Pip of making assumptions about who will inherit the farm.
During a tense lunch, David and Ruth reveal their decision. Having done the figures, they鈥檝e worked out that Brookfield will only be able to support one family. As Pip is the dairy expert, Brookfield will go to her, starting immediately with an initial part share, with Ruth and David holding the rest. Josh will keep his thirty acres at Hollowtree plus Glebe Cottage. Ben will receive Rickyard Cottage and the bungalow.
Josh appears stoic, stating that he鈥檚 not surprised. His parents remind him that he鈥檚 a brilliant entrepreneur with a great head for business, and this is the best thing for Brookfield. They assure him that he will do well and they will do all they can to support him.