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When Neil pops to Meadow Farm with George鈥檚 lunch, nervous George admits he thought Neil could be bringing bad news. Neil sympathises, before getting a guided tour of the farm. Esme鈥檚 delighted when her landlord messages offering a reduced rental and better terms on their environmental commitment. She鈥檒l take over the tenancy next Wednesday, Lady Day, and plans a gathering to celebrate. George excuses himself, but Esme insists he鈥檚 coming too. Neil鈥檚 annoyed when Ruairi texts to say he鈥檚 sick, but George has a feeling Ruairi isn鈥檛 right at the moment.

While Tracy鈥檚 working on Chelsea鈥檚 horsebox at the Dower House niggly Justin says he only agreed to it being there because Lilian forced him. Tracy stands her ground before a solicitor, Olivia, arrives for a meeting. Justin tells Olivia he鈥檚 disappointed with the offer for his BL shares by the consortium she represents. She calls his bluff, suggesting he can鈥檛 find another buyer, before Tracy interrupts, wanting to heat up her lunch. Justin tells her to wait outside, but Olivia鈥檚 happy for Tracy to stay. When asked, Tracy explains what the horsebox is for and Olivia pushes Justin into agreeing he鈥檒l act as Chelsea鈥檚 business mentor. The two women bond over having daughters of the same age and laugh at the idea of Justin as Ambridge鈥檚 sweetheart. Later, Justin thanks Tracy for breaking the ice with Olivia, who ended up making a more acceptable offer. Tracy clarifies that Justin really will mentor Chelsea, then pushes her luck over keeping the horsebox at the Dower House longterm. Justin agrees to think about it.