03/02/2023

When Lilian and Justin are left in charge of Mungo, Justin takes up the responsibility of entertaining him. Lilian doesn’t fancy his chances. Later, Lilian walks in on a breathless Justin and a dishevelled room. Lilian’s impressed by Justin’s ability to keep Mungo occupied. She admits she’s glad her family are there, even though the prospect was daunting. Pat and Tony discuss the twins’ modelling venture. For Tony it feels exploitative while Pat wonders if they are being old-fashioned. Adam joins them and the conversation turns to the almost completed edible forest garden. They ask after Brian and Adam reassures them that he’s okay. They remind Adam to give space to his own grief too. Later, Tony wonders what will happen first; the new garden bearing fruit or Lilian forgiving him. Pat comforts him. They realise they’ve agreed to babysit both Henry and Jack and Nova and Seren on Valentine’s Day. When Pat remarks on how their children keep them busy, Tony says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Julianne’s cross with Ruairi for running late but adds she’s not unsympathetic to his situation. Ruairi says he’s better off with her than his so-called family. Later, after trying to contain a tipsy Ruairi, Julianne orders him to get a taxi home. He’s upset when Julianne tells him that their arrangement is no longer working and has to end. Ruairi begs her to reconsider and Julianne agrees to give him one more chance but insists he takes a break until after Jennifer’s funeral to get his head straight.