Rob tries a direct approach to Pat.

Radio Times: It is the night of the Ambridge Wassail and Rob tackles things head on.

Characters: Eddie, Helen, Kenton, Pat, Rob, Tony

• What is troubling Kenton is the thought that, had he been quicker of the mark, and maybe braver, he might have collared the burglar. Right now he has the Wassail parade to think about and Eddie is chasing him for the promised flaming torches.
• Rob is on a break and more than happy to receive a visit from Helen; she had an hour to kill and didn’t want to spend it at home, the atmosphere being as it is. She is a bit vague in reporting to Rob the root of the disagreement with her mum. They think that maybe the Wassail parade will lighten their mood.
• Peggy has summoned the whole family to tea at The Lodge on Sunday to discuss ‘loose ends’. Pat and Tony wonder whether Helen will join them. She is still convinced that, despite her denial, Helen must have encouraged Henry to call Rob daddy. They think that maybe the Wassail parade will lighten their mood.
• Kenton’s flaming torches turn out home-made and Eddie is not impressed – even less so when they nearly singe his hair off. Henry enjoys the spectacle and thinks Phoebe – the Wassail Queen – is looking pretty as she is hoisted up into an apple tree. They notice Pat and Tony.
• Rob intercepts Pat and attempts to make peace. He hopes they can forget their differences and pull together for Helen’s sake. Pat warns that Helen is not as strong as she looks but Rob is already in the picture about her vulnerabilities – they have no secrets. He just wants to care for her and make her happy. Pat issues a warning: if Rob does anything to jeopardise Helen’s health and happiness, he will have Pat to answer to. Be afraid, Rob; be very afraid.