06/12/2023

Kate chats to Jakob about Peggy’s wish to live at The Laurels. She thinks that if The Lodge could be made more accessible, and they re-employed Emma as a cleaner, it would mean Peggy could stay there. When Jakob suggests that Peggy may want to be cared for by professionals, Kate thinks Peggy would regret moving to The Laurels. Later when Jakob questions Kate’s response to Peggy’s move, Kate explains that she’s not worried about where she’ll live - but since her mum Jennifer died, Peggy has become even more important to her. Jakob tells her Peggy’s happiness is paramount and that Kate needs to let go. Lilian explains to Justin that she thinks they shouldn’t buy the Grange Farm land at all. She says he had put the points so well and she is capable of weighing up all options. Justin is happy and tells her he can’t wait for Christmas and to relax. Later on Justin arrives home to see that Lilian has packed his bags. Lilian is angry that Justin told Shula about her plans for the stables. Justin feels he was only having a conversation with a business associate. Lilian counters, that business associate is now thinking about pulling out of the arrangement. She tells Justin she feels betrayed and tells him to leave. When Justin reminds her that he owns the Dower House, Lilian refuses to leave. Justin says that he will voluntarily absent himself for a short while and will come back when Lilian is ready to apologise.