27 October 1997

Characters: David, Hayley, Jennifer, John, Lynda, Roy, Ruth

• Roy’s been to Kate’s to pick up the bike to go to college, although he’s not actually spoken to Kate. Most of the protesters have gone, given up already it seems, leaving for climes North – although Luther’s still around, news which Jennifer doesn’t seem to appreciate either.
• The playscheme is going well, Hayley’s got her hands full, but is enjoying it. She spied John talking to Sharon and, in spite of John not thinking it a good idea, gets Janet to agree to waiving the cost in Kylie’s case. They’re off on a day trip to Brum tomorrow – news which John perked up at ….
• Ambridge, occupying its strange place in the multiverse, is suffering the aftermath of a deluge. Mud on the roads, potential harvesting problems and, on top of a screaming baby and a complaining Lynda, David has some heffers loose.
• Roy’s in a blue funk about Kate, he wants to talk to her about his life, not just about her protesting, but his feelings are not being reciprocated, especially while Luther is around ….

Summarised by: Chris Harrison