19/10/2020

Lily ponders Halloween while Elizabeth gets ready to go out. Freddie invites himself and Lily along but Elizabeth politely turns them down. Freddie tells Lily it’s clear that their mum has a date. He moves on to his thoughts for a Christmas Show but Lily’s preoccupied with the thought that Elizabeth is on a date. Freddie reassures her that their mum will be fine. They watch a DVD of village pantos from the 1990s that Lynda lent Freddie. They agree panto isn’t the right thing to do this year. Philip shows Kirsty some cottages he’s been looking at after their conversation about getting away last week. Kirsty’s surprised but Philip lays out his argument – he’s had enough of the building business and her work isn’t all that secure. While waiting for her date to arrive, Elizabeth is accosted by Vince. He offers to buy her a drink. They discuss business seminars. Elizabeth confronts Vince about his reputation for ruthlessness. Vince insists he’s a different person at home. On her return, Freddie and Lily quiz Elizabeth but she tells them to mind their own business. Although she does reveal she thinks she will have a second date with the person she’s met this evening.