Justin confesses he can’t walk away from Lilian and Pip confesses to Elizabeth that she may be pregnant.

Radio Times: Justin has a big decision to make, and Pip confides in Elizabeth

Characters: Brian, Elizabeth, Freddie, Justin, Lily, Pip

• Lily hears that Noluthando had a falling out with Freddie. Since neither would tell Lily the cause, she is determined to get to the bottom of things. Lily isn’t helpful in that she insults her brother mercilessly but she has a point when she defends Elizabeth. Lily wants to discuss their birthday celebration and she has a compromise.
• Pip stops in to talk to Elizabeth because her car has broken down when it is filled with her things to bring back to Bridge Farm. Elizabeth is happy to give Pip a ride and visit with David and Ruth and Jill. The twins come in and are sorry that Pip is leaving. They have a proposal for their birthday. The family tea is fine on the day but on the Sunday after, they’d like a party upstairs at The Bull with a DJ. Kenton and Jolene will be there to keep an eye on things although no other relatives are invited. Elizabeth agrees and declares she only ever wants the best for her children.
• Brian and Justin are pleased the BL board have agreed on a press release distancing BL from Matt Crawford with no mention of Lilian or Justin. Justin invites Brian to lunch as a thank you.
• While at college, Lily and Freddie discuss people they have invited or plan to ask. What about Noluthando? Lily pushes Freddie to ask her now.
• At their lunch, Justin shows Brian his decree absolute but he also admits the post was filled with replies to the wedding invitation. During their discussion of Lilian’s emotional state. Brian says Lilian is adamant that she is innocent of the charges. Brian declares he believes her. Justin seems buoyed up to hear this opinion but Latif forcefully advised Justin to walk away. Justin can’t bear the humiliation of Lilian cheating on him with her ex but truthfully, he also can’t bear to think of life without Lilian. He feels alive when she is near. He can’t just walk away but he has no idea what to do. Surprisingly, Brian listens carefully and sympathetically but offers one bit of advice. Whatever Justin and Lilian decide, they must do it soon since the wedding is only three weeks away.
• Pip thanks Elizabeth for all her kindness but can’t contain yawns. Pip and Elizabeth are discussing men over lunch when Pip runs away quickly to be sick. Pip confesses her fatigue and irritability are probably caused by pregnancy.