21/01/2021

Russ finds Elizabeth nursing a hangover. Thankfully the artist isn’t annoyed by her and Vince’s antics yesterday especially as Vince has bought one of his works. Once Vince is out of the shower Russ shows him round the gallery again and suggests that Casey Meats becomes a patron of the gallery. Russ is stunned to learn that Vince can name a respected contemporary American graffiti artist. Vince reveals that art was the one subject he got on with at school. Russ and Vince talk more generally about what draws people to Lower Loxley. Russ really wants to improve the gallery’s prospects. He’s embarrassed by its current state. Vince advises him to not worry about what other people think; instead he should look at the positives of his situation. Elizabeth walks in on their cosy chat and Vince quickly uses it as an opportunity to invite his daughter Stephanie for a Lower Loxley wine tasting. Shula visits Philip in prison. He’s adamant he doesn’t need forgiveness from God because he hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s pleading not guilty. He assures Shula he’s not feeling suicidal. When Philip starts asking after other people, Shula reminds him she is there for spiritual support only. Philip defends his actions saying he’s done a lot more than most by taking those he found off the streets. Just before she leaves, Shula tries again to impress on Philip the harm and heartbreak he’s caused but he only pushes back with insults.