02/09/2022

Tracy’s nervous for her first shift at the Bull, but grateful it isn’t the chicken factory. Brad and Chelsea assure her she’ll be fine. They wish her luck and she departs leaving them bickering in her wake. Tracy’s settling in behind the bar, and David’s milking the benefit of freebies from her rusty pint pulling technique. Kenton’s unimpressed and there’s brotherly banter. Kenton’s still keen to do something to mark Shula’s departure from Ambridge, but David’s suggestions fall on stony ground. Tracy’s on a high from her first shift. Kenton’s very impressed with her, she’s smiley and great with the customers. She admits she’s loved every minute. Tipsy David offers more outlandish suggestions for Shula’s goodbye, mainly involving the soiled pants scheme – but in doing so he gives Kenton a bright idea. As Chelsea becomes more argumentative Brad finally lets rip at her, accusing her of selfishness. She shouldn’t have attitude – it’s her fault their mum lost her job. Deflated Chelsea caves. Brad’s right, it’s all her fault and there’s nothing she can do. On hearing why her mum kept the job loss from them, and more importantly why she decided to confess, Chelsea’s full of remorse. Tracy comforts her. She doesn’t want her feeling bad or worried; things are slowly getting better. As Chelsea cries quietly, Tracy jokes Chelsea can tell her what’s wrong, as long as she’s not pregnant. There’s a pause. Chelsea’s really sorry.