06/07/2025

Neil finds Lilian in search of a few moments’ peace by Peggy’s grave. He hopes he’s not disturbing Lilian. She assures him he’s not; she could actually do with some advice. This will be her first birthday without her mum and her sister. With their families at the centre of their lives they never seemed to have any self-doubt. She’s not like them – she’s always had an escape plan. Now, with Jenny’s children, is the first time she’s felt needed. It scares her to be relied on, and she can’t be a replacement. Neil asserts she doesn’t need to be. She just needs to be herself. He shares his struggles with trying to do the right thing by George. Lilian declares he and Susan saved George, and he’ll see that, eventually.Kenton thanks Joy for her recent advice; it’s down to her and Usha that he felt able to go to the police and identify Markie’s accomplice. Joy thinks Kenton’s brave.Joy tells Susan she hasn’t got time for the fete this year. She suggests Susan volunteers, but Susan hastily squashes this.Susan can’t believe George is engaged. Emma declares Amber’s as excited as he is. Susan hopes it’s a flash in the pan. Emma agrees, though she’s reluctant to burst their bubble. She comments that Brad can see the strength of their feelings too. Susan reckons Amber might change her mind once the excitement wears off and the reality of a prison wedding hits home. Emma says she’ll just have to make sure it’s a very long engagement.