08/07/2021

Shula insists Neil’s done enough gardening in lieu of payment for Keira’s initial riding tuition but Neil is keen to help out, admitting that he’s grateful for the respite from all the stresses at home. On his return to Ambridge View, Neil and Susan realise they are both due to be working later. They bicker and acknowledge that they’re both tired from juggling care for Martha and the stress of Alice’s alcoholism. Shula interrupts them to return Neil’ secateurs. When Susan learns how much Neil has been helping Shula out she quickly leaves, with their work and childcare clash unresolved. Brian’s telling everyone that Alice entered rehab as good as gold yesterday but Eddie notices how worn out he’s looking. Brian comes clean to Eddie about what really happened on the journey. Brian can’t stop berating himself for not noticing how bad Alice’s situation had got. Eddie understands. He had the same preoccupation when Will was at his lowest point. Eddie’s grateful to Brian for keeping the Grundys’ confidence over Will’s breakdown. Brian goes on to admit that he cried after Alice was admitted to rehab. Eddie reassures him that Alice didn’t mean what she said yesterday and she still has love for her dad. Brian’s just desperate for her to get better.