18/03/2026
Brian learns something new, and Lynda helps Azra out.
Lynda鈥檚 heard Azra鈥檚 being interviewed on the radio about mental health and offers advice on interview techniques. Azra鈥檚 grateful, but worries about making false promises over how much support can realistically be offered. Ben suggested making it a call to action by the community, while Lynda thinks it鈥檚 enough to prompt the conversation and point people towards support groups. Lynda then offers to drive Azra to the radio station, allowing her to prepare without distraction. Afterwards, Lynda tells Azra she was brilliant. Azra admits she followed Lynda鈥檚 advice, pretending she was in a one-to-one conversation with a close friend: Lynda.
Ruairi tells Brian about his conversation with George and how stressed he鈥檚 feeling. He wants to tell the police that he attacked George. Brian thinks it鈥檚 a terrible idea, as Justin approaches. Keeping his voice raised Ruairi insists he wants Brian to go with him, before making an excuse and leaving. Awkward Brian makes a flimsy excuse for Ruairi鈥檚 behaviour, then admits how deeply vulnerable Ruairi is. At which point Justin owns up to knowing about Ruairi鈥檚 relationship with Julianne, which involved payment for his company, and how troubling that was. Brian listens intently, pretending he knew as well, before Justin switches subject to confirm he鈥檚 finally found a potential buyer for his BL shares, making Brian鈥檚 day even worse. Later, Brian pulls Ruairi into a hug. Ruairi can鈥檛 stop mulling over what George said about nearly dying, but Brian can鈥檛 bear the thought of Ruairi going to prison. He鈥檚 determined to protect Ruairi and won鈥檛 let him down this time.
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