Shula seems doomed to being of little use to Helen’s case; Alistair seems to be doomed to be unable to see further than the end of his nose.

Radio Times: New information is brought to Anna’s attention, and Richard gives his advice.

Characters: Alistair, Anna, Lynda, Richard, Shula, Tom

• Lynda gives Shula a full account of the of the much missed Scruff’s funeral, including details of readings and music, all dog appropriate. Shula’s mind is elsewhere, but she’s brought down to earth when Lynda retrieves his ashes from her handbag. Just then Richard appears and Lynda leaves them together. Shula thanks him for his gift and invites him for a cup of tea as she has something to talk over.
• Alistair ministers to one of Tom’s pigs. As Tom’s phone rings, Alistair makes for his car. It’s Anna. She needs to talk to Tom about a point she needs clearing up. Meanwhile, over tea, Shula is unburdening her conscience about her version of the incident regarding Rob and the hunt saboteur. Richard advises that she takes legal advice but seems to feel that honesty, even the “late” variety is the order of the day. Shula is grateful for his thoughts. Alistair arrives home and Richard leaves. Shula has much to tell her husband.
• Anna is visiting Jess on Friday and asks Tom if he has any thoughts that may help in her questioning. Was he ever violent to her? If so the prosecution’s case would be severely damaged. He can think of nothing. At The Stables, Alistair and Shula are arguing bitterly. She plans to tell the truth about the saboteur, he thinks she’s plain crazy. She turns to walk away and he grabs her. He feels that she shouldn’t jeopardise their lives, and accuses her of enjoying being a martyr. She believes that she deserves what’s coming to her. At least she got support from Richard. Ouch!
• Anna bumps into Lynda outside Glebe Cottage. She’s taking Scruff’s urn around his favourite haunts while giving a running commentary. It dawns on Anna that the urn’s resident was once canine rather than human. Shula passes by and hopes that Lynda has no intentions of scattering him in the churchyard. Lynda haughtily retorts that he is destined for her mantelpiece. As Shula wants to speak privately to Anna and they both go into the house.
• Shula tells Anna her tale about Rob and the saboteur, explaining that the episode frightened her. However, she hadn’t wanted to bring the Hunt into disrepute. Anna’s view was that if the police charged Shula, she could face a prison sentence if found guilty. Shula felt that Rob had appeared to be a perfect husband in general. Anna’s considered opinion was that Shula’s evidence would be considered to be inadmissible. It concerned violence between two men in aggravating circumstances. Shula, having lied to the police once, made her no use to Helen’s case now. Shula is indignant but resigned to the situation.