Fallon makes a suggestion, and Brad tries to broker peace in the tearoom.
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13:07
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13:07
20/08/2025
Jazzer tells Chelsea he isn’t in the mood for socialising, but can’t get out of going to the driving range with Martyn. Chelsea then suggests tagging along with Zainab – they’ll make Martyn regret ever asking Jazzer. At the range Martyn explains tediously how to hit the ball, only for Zainab to drive it beautifully on her first attempt. Unlike Jazzer she has a natural talent for golf. Chelsea though is low in self-confidence after Amber’s insults, Martyn unwittingly adding to this by damning her with faint praise. Nevertheless Zainab and Chelsea console Martyn over being dumped by Marlene, advising him to focus on his wellbeing. Ironically, Jazzer then gets upset when he finds out Martyn hasn’t invited him next time, presuming Martyn thinks he’s rubbish. But Tracy knows better. Thinking of Ash, she reckons they should appreciate what they’ve got, because you never know how long it will last.Tracy scoffs at the idea of Jazzer doing cold water swimming. Freddie too thinks it would be a sight to see. They are both despondent about the cricket team’s latest defeat, despite Henry’s promising performance with the bat. They just need to build up his confidence to bowl as well. Later, during practice, Tracy complains about tweaking a muscle strain, while Freddie encourages Henry to bowl shorter and faster, worried that he might be holding back for some reason. Tracy’s pleased Chelsea’s got a new hobby: playing golf with Zainab, Jazzer and Martyn. Freddie jokes about the late-night emotional support Tracy’s been giving Martyn, but Tracy feels sorry for him.
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13:13
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13:13
19/08/2025
Tracy talks to Brad about what happened with Amber and Chelsea at Lower Loxley. Tracy’s proud that Brad stood up for his sister, even if he feels terrible about it now. Brad worries about what Amber’s said about him to George but Tracy tells him not to worry – this will work itself out.At Berrow, Martyn thanks Jazzer for last night, suggesting a session at the golf driving range, before agreeing to let Jazzer leave early to meet Ash’s wife. At The Bull, Fallon apologises for asking Tracy and Joy to cover her for the same reason. She assumes Jenna will tell them what happened to Ash, then muses on her own reaction to the trauma of nearly drowning in the Am. Fallon admits that she and Harrison don’t always have the time or energy to share their feelings. Later, Martyn tells Brad that he’s booked a session for Jazzer to join him on the driving range tomorrow. Brad is gobsmacked.When Jenna arrives she tells Jazzer and Ed she’s been on a pilgrimage to Ash’s old haunts. Fallon joins them and Jenna explains it was a cardiac arrest that killed Ash, while he was out on a run. They take Jenna up Lakey Hill, one of Ash’s favourite places, before Jenna asks if they will come to a celebration of Ash’s life, in the Lakes. There’s going to be a sponsored swim in Buttermere before having a party. Ed and Jazzer are keen, but Fallon covers her unease, assuring Ed it’s just a lot to take in.
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13:15
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13:15
18/08/2025
Martyn delivers a bottle of wine to Tracy in gratitude for her support over Marlene. Martyn then gives Tracy a sob story about the sadness of eating alone, so Tracy invites him to join her and Jazzer for tea. When Jazzer returns later he covers his irritation by helping himself to Martyn’s wine, before they all enjoy the meal and Martyn invites Jazzer to play golf. Jazzer then excuses himself to go to band practice, despite Tracy’s protestations that they have a guest. Once Jazzer’s gone Martyn is envious of Jazzer’s hobby and Tracy wishes Chelsea had one too. Martyn then extols the virtues of Tracy’s chaotic family life, lamenting his single status and supposing he puts women off by being too serious. Tracy reckons the best thing Martyn can do is just have fun.
Fallon returns some shears she’s borrowed from Ed and suggests a drink before band practice tonight. She’s disappointed she hasn’t heard back from Ash about rejoining Dross, but Ed reckons he might just turn up anyway. At The Bull they mull over Stella doing the harvest, Fallon and Harrison’s anniversary, and Amber being in a foul mood this morning. But their main focus is the band’s reunion gig. Their good mood is punctured though, when Fallon gets a text telling her that Ash died a year ago, leaving a young family behind. Ed and Fallon struggle to take in the news, before Jazzer joins them and is equally shocked. Fallon reports that Ash’s wife, Jenna, wants to meet them tomorrow to talk about something, but hasn’t said what.
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13:01
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13:01
17/08/2025
Amber wants to meet Brad to discuss the wedding and a party for George when he comes out of prison, but Chelsea is sceptical anyone would come. Brad pushes Chelsea to talk to Amber and make up with her. Later, when Amber turns up at Lower Loxley to meet Brad, he has to explain about Chelsea working in the Orangery. Chelsea is keen to work things out with Amber, but not while she’s at work, but hopes Brad can smooth things over in the meantime. However, Amber proves an awkward customer, changing her mind about the coffee she’s ordered after Chelsea’s already made it, then threatening to post a bad review. Chelsea seizes the moment, apologising to Amber for bullying her at school, but Amber rejects the apology, reducing Chelsea to tears in the process. Brad sees how upset Chelsea is and when she explains why, Brad heads off to confront Amber. Amber is stubbornly unrepentant, insisting Chelsea deserves her contempt after what happened between them at school. Angry Brad then tells Amber that she’s the bully now.Tracy makes an early start at The Bull, preparing tea for the cricket while telling Freddie she was up late, listening to Martyn pour his heart out after being dumped by Marlene. Tracy wants to push Henry to develop his bowling skills and Freddie agrees to try him out at their training session later. Henry then impresses them both, but doesn’t feel ready to bowl in this afternoon’s match. Freddie tries his best to persuade Henry otherwise, but to no avail.
Australia