12 January 1998

Clarrie’s trying to reduce the spending at Grange Farm, Eddie too, but Clarrie and Joe talk him round to the false economy of his not calling in Alistair to look at the cows.
Unlike the rest of the country, Borsetshire is frosty and Debbie’s collecting grit and Jennifer makes sure that she plans to put some on the path outside Kate’s cottage because she’s not left yet and Jennifer would rather she stayed. Brian’s trying to cost cut too – although that doesn’t stretch to asking Jennifer to reel in her shopping!
The pregnancy is common village knowledge, Clarrie passes on her good wishes to Kate and is slightly surprised at her plans to leave home. Joe’s pondering to Eddie on who the father might be and Peggy’s spoken to Brian to ask him to confirm the rumours – she’s not pleased at her impending great-grandmotherhood.
Kate rejects Jennifer’s entreaties to keep her at Home Farm – even though she’s no idea what she’s going to do. Brian’s public face is non-plussed, he seems as though her leaving might make his embarrassment goes away.

Summarised by: Chris Harrison