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15/04/2026

Bert warns Chelsea not to be too trusting, and there鈥檚 an embarrassing moment between Fallon and Rex.

Lilian tells Alice she鈥檚 spoken to Brian about breaking up with Miranda, but he wants more time to process his feelings. Alice says she鈥檚 spoken to Azra about dementia, without mentioning Brian. Lilian thinks Kate鈥檚 concerns are exaggerated, but Alice is still worried. Lilian suggests they should see how things go for now.

Talking to Bert, Chelsea mentions bumping into her dad at New Year and having a nice chat. Bert warns her against trusting Den, before inviting Chelsea for a drink at The Bull. While there Chelsea irritates Bert by texting Den. Bert concedes it鈥檚 her decision if she wants to stay in touch with Den. Lilian wonders why Bert鈥檚 wearing a neck brace, but Chelsea warns him off claiming it鈥檚 to do with the church roof collapsing. Then Den texts Chelsea back, telling her he鈥檚 got some news.

Chris is surprised when Rex and Alice turn up together on Fallon鈥檚 doorstep, as he鈥檚 leaving. Chris admits he鈥檚 going on a date. Rex tries covering any awkwardness by asking about the cricket logo competition and the Borchester Show, before Alice blunders in with a crass remark. After Chris goes the awkwardness continues as it becomes clear Fallon wasn鈥檛 expecting Rex. She insists there鈥檚 enough food for three, while Alice wonders why Rex was being weird with Chris. After a nice meal they plan an evening out with Fallon and Harrison, before Chris reappears as Alice and Rex are leaving. Chris won鈥檛 give any details about his date, before admitting to Fallon he thinks they鈥檒l meet up again.

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