18/04/2023

Sykesy and Ben enjoy some banter at The Laurels. Sykesy’s pretty miserable as usual. He perks up when he discovers Ben’s bringing Bess in to the residents’ lounge later. He’s enchanted with Bess, commenting he’s worked with sheepdogs in the past. He loves that dogs don’t judge. It’s meant the world seeing Bess today – though it’s no good getting emotional about such things. Ben impulsively asks if Sykesy would like to see Brookfield. Sykesy admits he would, but it would remind him of what he’s lost. He hates being dependent on other people. Ben’s persuasive, and Sykesy finally agrees. Pat hopes Helen isn’t avoiding her. Tony advises letting things lie for a while. Pat’s impatient for the police to question Rob. She wonders if she should put her head in the dairy, but Tony says she shouldn’t if she’s going to talk about Rob. Pat doesn’t like how Lee spoke to her on Sunday. Tony tells her she has to allow Helen and Lee to not agree with her point of view. Later Pat relents. She realises she’s just pushing everyone further apart. She understands, and will apologise to Helen. Adam’s nervous about speaking to Erin, the connection he’s found with his father Paddy, but equally curious to hear what she has to say. Ian reckons it’ll be fine and wishes him luck. When she calls, Erin’s announces herself as Adam’s half-sister. She works in retail and is envious of Adam’s farming life. Heartbreakingly Adam discovers his father Paddy died just two weeks ago. Adam’s just missed him.