17/07/2025

Azra’s frustrated that Akram’s hosting a fete meeting. She escapes for a walk and vents to Oliver. They agree the Green’s looking a bit scrubby and not at all ready for use for the fete. Oliver thinks he can help, suggesting to Akram later that Grey Gables could sponsor the whole thing. Akram is thrilled. Emma visits George, finding him warmer and more open than of late. He admits that he thinks about everyone often. Emma informs him they’ll be taking Bert to see Ivy’s grave on their wedding anniversary. She tells him about Clive stealing Ivy’s engagement ring – she’s surprised her mum managed to get it back. George shares that Susan showed the ring to him once. When Emma brings up Amber’s previous harsh words to Neil, George promises to speak to her. He also asks her to pass on a message to Susan. Susan’s stunned to learn George wants to call her. Emma declares to her mum that she feels like George is changing. Later Susan’s moved when George tells her it’s nice to hear her voice. He goes on to say he’d like Ivy’s ring for Amber, and asks Susan to take it to her. It’s his right, and this way it will keep the ring in the family. After speaking to the chaplain he thinks he could learn to forgive. Susan gets the hint and reluctantly agrees to think about it. Having come to a decision she wrongfoots unwelcoming Amber by presenting her with the ring. Disarmed, Amber declares she’ll treasure it. She’s very grateful.