10/08/2023

Ian reports to Tom Helen’s slightly odd behaviour at the food fayre, where she tried to downgrade the cheese competition. Ian continues to share the details, in confidence, when Helen interrupts them and susses they were talking about her. Mortified Ian protests he was just worried about her, but Helen isn’t having it. She misunderstands, and storms off in anger at her friend’s betrayal. Later Tom tries to talk to Helen, but she insists she’s fine. She’s keen to move on and focus on the business. She thinks they should let Fallon know that tying themselves into a longer lease for her on the Tearoom right now wouldn’t make sense for them. She asks taken aback Tom to give Fallon the news. Rosie’s too scared to sleep in the tent Pip’s set up, and has retreated to her grandparents for the night. Pip suggests going to the pub instead of camping, but sensing Stella’s disappointment agrees they should go ahead with it anyway – especially when Stella reveals she’s brought some giant marshmallows! Jubilant Pip gets a fire going and the two share their respective journeys into farming. They agree it can be lonely. Pip admits that sometimes she wants to branch out, but she’s stuck because she’s scared. Stella reckons Pip’s brave, and impressive. As the conversation progresses, Stella gets emotional. Pip apologises for chattering on when Stella’s just buried her dog. Stella says it’s been a welcome distraction. They hug, which turns into a kiss. Panicked Pip jumps up, exclaiming she has to go.