- Betty’s hen, Ginger
- Ruth must be ever so tired of repeating herself
- Eddie reckons No. 3 is being done “on the cheap”
- Can Jill sort this one?
- When’s Kenton going to come clean?
Betty’s hen, Ginger
Freddie is writing a story for school, about the time Eleanor (Nigel’s bird) escaped, and killed a hen.
Elizabeth remembers that it was Betty Tucker’s hen, Ginger, that Eleanor killed.
Poor Ginger.
Ruth must be ever so tired of repeating herself
David’s suffering badly from Elizabeth telling him to “go to hell” after he told her it was his idea for him and Nigel to go up on that roof.
[David] “I could have prevented it … if I hadn’t suggested it … it wouldn’t have happened”
[Ruth] “You suggested it. You didn't make Nigel do it … it was just one of those terrible things that happened … all those 'if onlys' don’t mean you’re responsible for what happened”
True enough, Ruth. She’s also right that Nigel knew the risks of his own roof, even more so that David.
[Ruth] “It was terrible fluke, a combination of so many things. You can’t take it all on yourself. It’s not fair”
But David’s not listening. He’s making himself busy with farm work, so Ruth is wasting her breath.
Eddie reckons No. 3 is being done “on the cheap”
He’s one to talk!
He reckons the builder Matt is using is known for cutting corners.
He’s also annoyed that the builders have made it impossible to walk on the pavement outside No.3, as it’s full of stuff.
Even someone with a mobility scooter couldn’t get by.
(as if Eddie would normally notice or care!)
Can Jill sort this one?
Ruth tells Jill what happened between David and Elizabeth.
[Ruth] “He made it sound like he was totally to blame – like he’d given Nigel no option”
Jill doesn’t take sides, and tries to get Elizabeth to talk over the phone.
But even wonder-mum Jill can’t get Elizabeth to calm down.
Ruth has another try at soothing/reasoning David:
[Ruth] “David, please. You’ve suffered enough. You’ve got to forgive yourself for what has happened.”
[David] “Elizabeth will never forgive me. So how am I supposed to live with that?”
Time and Jill might change Jill’s mind?
Either way, it’s meant David and Ruth have had to cancel their night out.
Pity.
That only happens once every few years.
When’s Kenton going to come clean?
So David has told (what he sees) as the truth about Nigel’s death, and that it’s his (David’s) fault.
When’s Kenton going to unburden about that knot?
2 comments:
Does anyone in Ambridge actualy have a mobility scooter?
Fair point indeed. Eddie was just on a moan, I reckon.
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