Matt tries to hook Brian into his racecourse deals and spills the beans about Liian’s affair with his half brother, Paul.

Radio Times: Matt lays it on thick, and Usha lends an ear.

Characters: Brian, Emma, Matt, Nic, Ruth, Usha

• Nic visits Emma in the tea room and makes comments about Emma being out of sorts. She is obviously trying to be friendly but Emma doesn’t seem very interested. She admits that she is annoyed with will for suggesting she is neglecting George. Emma would be happy for George to stay an extra night or too but Nic says she knows nothing about it. She has her own 3 to look after and isn’t looking for more. Ed thinks it isn’t a bad idea, he just doesn’t like Emma in the chicken factory. Nic says she is glad Emma has told her. They will just have to get Will and Ed on their side.
• Brian meets Usha at Grey Gables. It will be challenging times for farmers. Then Matt appears and Usha makes a quick exit. Brian tries to escape but Matt really wants to talk. There is business to be discussed from Costa Rica. Matt thinks Brian will think it is interesting.
• Ruth gives Usha a call. She says things aren’t great so Usha offers to drop in to Brookfield.
• Matt tries to get Brian on side for his Costa Rica race course. Brian starts claiming no interest but then begins to suggest some contacts. And Matt suggest 12% returns. Brian says he doesn’t care what returns there are. He wouldn’t be involved with him after what had happened with Lilian in a million year. Matt points out that there are things that Brian doesn’t know. Matt tells him the story about his half brother, Paul. Lilian having an affair was bad enough but with his brother? Matt then rather over eggs it by claiming Paul was one of the two people he cared most for in the world. And that was why he left. And why one of the reasons he came back. Brian warns him against making trouble with Lilian and Justin. Matt swears he won’t and that’s the honest truth…..
• Ruth has another whiny conversation with Usha about how evil Pip is. Usha points out that admitting liability could leave them being open to being sued. Usha suggests she needs to understand that she doesn’t have to forgive Pip this instant. They don’t need to rush things.