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03/05/2026

Brad has something on his mind, and Brian makes a decision.

When George asks Brian to give him the money for a new drone, Brian tells him he鈥檒l be in touch. George then bumps into Brad and they talk about Bert鈥檚 new fitness regime, plus getting ready for the new baby. Later, Brian confides in Lilian about George鈥檚 request, worried it might be the start of a blackmail campaign. Lilian thinks Brian needs to make it clear this is a one-off payment. She鈥檒l be there as a witness, also offering to lift the bar on George at The Bull, so she can keep an eye on him. When George calls round at Blossom Hill later, he鈥檚 amazed by Lilian鈥檚 offer and very grateful for the money, agreeing this will be the end of the matter. Brian really hopes so.

Anna calls Ruth, asking if someone can help set up the pendant alarm she鈥檚 ordered for Carol. She鈥檚 worried about tomorrow morning, when the Occupational Therapist is due to visit Glebe Cottage. Anna鈥檚 busy in court, so can鈥檛 be there herself. Ruth can鈥檛 help, but then Leonard offers his services, after Ruth tells him about Anna鈥檚 predicament. When Ruth calls to let Anna know she鈥檚 grateful, but has to rush off. Leonard then tells Ruth he鈥檒l take a sweetener along to Carol鈥檚 tomorrow, in case he ends up staying all day.

Brad tells Tracy that Den keeps messaging him. Tracy thinks Den wants to make up for lost time, but Brad鈥檚 torturing himself about whether he wants Den back in his life. Tracy suggests he take his time to make a decision.

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