29/10/2023

Paul’s had enough of Josh and Lily bickering. Lily wants to host a Halloween party, but Josh doesn’t want the hassle. They apologise to Paul. He doesn’t think their banter creates a good atmosphere and they promise to tone it down. They’ve agreed on a party plan too. Denise arrives at The Stables with a favour to ask. She explains to Paul that Uncle Rufus is coming to stay. She asks Paul if she can stay with him because she can’t face being in the same house as Uncle Rufus. She’s told her husband she’s away on a course in Bradford. Paul thinks it would be wiser to be honest, but Denise doesn’t want Paul putting the record straight. Paul is sure Josh and Lily will love having Denise around for a while. Besides, they owe him anyway. Tony tells Brian that Lee has left following his break-up with Helen. Brian wonders if Rob’s got anything to do with it, but Tony doesn’t think so, at least not on the surface. Their attention turns to some robotic farm tech that Stella’s keen on, until Brian’s phone rings. Brian bids goodbye to Tony and answers the call, which is from Rob. Later, Brian lets Tony know that Rob rang to ask if he would be his sponsor for Rob’s baptism. Brian tells Tony not to worry, he told Rob to get lost. Tony wonders at the significance of Rob approaching Brian. Brian thinks there’s nothing to it, and it’s best to stay well clear. But Tony’s set on doing something. He just needs to decide what that will be.