Phoebe is really struggling now Kate has left.

Radio Times: Fallon is feeling hopeful and Hayley is reassuring.

Characters: Ben, David, Fallon, Harry, Hayley, Lynda, Phoebe, Ruth

• Christmas preparations are progressing at Brookfield but they have a busy day first weighing and packing meat for Christmas. But Ruth doesn’t want any celebrations for their 22nd wedding anniversary. They’ll be too tired. Her mother is coming down for a few days for Christmas though David is suspicious about why she wants to dash back for New Year’s Eve.
• Peggy is looking happy, she’s even sent Con an e Christmas Card. Fallon thinks it’s sweet and romantic but it’s not as if they are ever going to meet again……
• Phoebe is still very down about Kate going away. Hayley tries to comfort her a bit but she is determined to be upset. She definitely isn’t keen on the village carols. She feels like she wants to be in two places at once and that’s just not possible.