03/11/2026

Alistair and Denise are inspecting a wounded cow. Esme says they got injured in the storm. She confesses the cost of a call out put her off but the cow started lying down a lot. Alistair calmly explains unfortunately it’s too late, the kindest option is to put her down. Esme apologies for not staying till the end. Alistair says the cow felt nothing. Esme laments about the costs, she should have called them out when it first happened. Alistair takes pity on her and says he won’t invoice for the visit. Denise says head office won’t be happy. Alistair says they don’t need to know.

Alan asks Lily about Vince, before waving Fallon over. Fallon says she needs to talk to Lily about the workshop programme. Lily says to find her in the office and heads off. Alan apologises, forgetting things might be awkward between them. Fallon tries to ask Alan about something she heard in The Bull, but he rushes off. Lily’s on the phone to Harrison, she quickly ends the call when Fallon arrives. Lily’s not sure how much help she’ll be, but Elizabeth won’t be back for a while. The storm means all the plans must change. Fallon says they can’t just fire her. Lily must go meet the fire inspector, saying she’ll think about it.

In the Bull, Alistair is shocked to hear that Alan is coming to the Orchard on Thursday. Alan wonders why and Fallon says there’s a rumour going around. Alan complains about the insinuation of his motives for visiting lonely people when it’s a vicar’s job!