15/11/2022

Brad shows Mia his plan to sabotage visitors to Thursday evening’s Hunt Ball. They cycle the lanes around Ambridge collecting up signs, and plot how they’re going to carry out their scam without being noticed. They agree to take low key roles at the Ball which won’t draw attention to what they’re doing, and work out cover stories to use if they’re spotted together. Ruairi and Ben reconnect. Ruairi apologises for his behaviour when they were last together, and sympathises with Ben for the situation with Chelsea. He brings a welcome peace offering in the shape of birthday cake made by Jennifer. He’s missed Ben, and Ambridge. Ben brings him up to date with events at Brookfield, Vince’s demands and the row with Jill. They’re interrupted when vet nurse Paul asks for Ruairi’s car to be moved. Ben apologises for Ruairi blocking in some clients, and banters with Paul while Ruairi obliges with his car. Ruairi suggests to Ben that they should go out – his treat – but it’s the last thing Ben wants to do. Paul re-joins Ruairi as Ben disappears for an early night. He wonders if Ruairi would like to join him for a karaoke and buffet evening. Ruairi laughs that it’s too nineties, but Paul mentions the bar he’s going to in case Ruairi changes his mind. Ruairi admits he’s never been to a karaoke night; Paul reckons you shouldn’t knock it ’til you try it. Ruairi’s tempted but holds his ground, sighing as Paul walks away.