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Keep your eyes peeled at all times.

Remember, don't just look out for light.

But anything that don't seem right.

You're a quick learner, Mrs Hall.

Well, you certainly drummed it in, Mr Bosworth.

So, there we have it. HE PANTS

Post A1. Sector B is secure.

Typical air raid precaution round complete.

Oh! What did you make of it?

Very informative.

Looking forward to getting out on my own. Excellent.

Well, that's us finished for now.

Right. Good night, then. Hold your horses.

I spoke too soon. We're not finished.

Not by a long chalk.

God. Oh.

HE CHUCKLES

Put the light out.

We're trussed up tighter than a mummy.

Oh, sorry!

SHE PANTS, GRUNTS

Oh, gosh. SHE EXHALES

What are you doing still up? It's past midnight.

I wanted to make sure you were accounted for.

Oh. MR BOSWORTH TUTS

What a to do!

They come loose sometimes. I'll mend them.

As a warden, you're supposed to set an example for neighbours.

She does constantly.

It was my fault. It doesn't matter who did it.

It's what it looks like. I understand. Won't happen again.

Rules are rules. I shall have to make a note.

We have to maintain standards.

Otherwise, we risk panic and loss of morale.

Mine's deserting me as we speak. SHE CHUCKLES

I beg your pardon?

I said, "Thank goodness you're on duty all week

"with those eagle eyes of yours."

Right, then.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I shall see myself out.

I assume you need a nightcap.

SHE CHUCKLES Well, yes.

I should turn in, though.

Tristan's latest adventures from Cairo.

It's a mad whirl of bars, camels, cricket

and a slightly smutty cartoon, unfortunately.

Sounds like an 'oliday.

He's landed on his feet.

He is managing to fight the Italian forces, too, apparently,

when he can find the time.

SHE CHUCKLES I'll take it home with me.

You sure you don't want a drink? I'm dead on my feet.

Good night, Mr Farnon. I understand. Good night.

"Haemorrhagic septicaemia is an acute general infection

"characterised by sudden onset, high fever..."

And extensive haemorrhaging of the internal organs.

Does it always have to be gore? Yes, it's his favourite (!)

Also, Richard has exams coming. Which I hope

won't be an inconvenience now James has returned.

Not at all. Timing couldn't be better.

Morning, all. Morning!

Good morning.

Did I sleep through breakfast? No.

We've put something of a new regime in place today.

All hands on deck so Audrey can get the tea on.

I haven't had my hours yet, but it's best to be prepared...

..in case it gest cold out later.

Thank you, Carmody. Scrambled eggs.

RICHARD: Tiny bit congealed. Sorry. A triumph for time management.

What does today hold?

You two have summat nice planned together?

Oh, I said I'd help my dad move in the flock.

He'll understand if I give it a miss.

No need. Not on my account.

Are you sure? Absolutely.

Can't wait to get stuck in here. We have been rather stretched.

Oh, what's on the list? Er, cow versus motorcar.

Don't you dare. He's only been back a day.

I've missed months. And earned yourself a rest.

Well, perhaps I could take Jimmy, then.

It'll be easier at Heston without him.

It won't be easy for you, though. First day on your own with him.

Well, never get my wings unless I sit in the cockpit.

He's a baby, not a Blenheim bomber.

You haven't seen his nappies.

THEY CHUCKLE, BABY MEWLS

I suppose I can give you a crash course.

A day with Daddy.

How does that sound, wee man?

'Ey? We'll get on famously, won't we?

BABY BABBLES

Right, so, when you take him out, make sure you wrap him up tight.

Don't forget his hat and his mittens.

Mm-hm. Not too tight, mind,

and watch him getting flushed and hot.

Nappies are in here. Give him his ointment.

Stop him getting sore. Pins are in the front.

Powder in the back. All set?

Tight but not tight. Warm but not hot.

Ointment.

Piece of cake.

JIMMY BABBLES

Right. I'll see you in a few hours for his feed.

Don't be late.

I won't. Mwah!

Oh! Oh, wait, wait. I think something's happening.

When he scrunches his face up and goes red,

that's how you know you're in danger.

Scrunch. Got it.

Perhaps one last demonstration? You know what you're doing.

Have a lovely time.

BABY MEWLS

HE SNIFFS

I'm amazed she survived. Nah, she were lucky.

Wrecking the car only clipped her rear end.

Good lord, you can almost see the shape of the head lamp.

No, she's... she's bruised, but she's moving well.

There's no broken bones or... muscle damage. Miraculously.

I will have to stitch her up, though.

Folk keep getting lost in t'blackout and turning onto my track.

I'll have to put a sign up.

I'm not sure it's your responsibility, Mrs Adam.

Well, I've been reported for it. To whom?

Police. For having an unmarked animal.

On private land? I didn't even know it were a crime.

It isn't. That's utterly ridiculous.

I could end up with a fine, he reckoned, or court.

The police said that? No, the air raid warden.

He was cycling past just after it's happened.

Did this warden have a moustache, by any chance?

Aye. And an odious beady-eyed glare?

Well, now you come to mention it...

SHEEP BLEAT

Where's my grandson? With his dad.

Are you kidding me? I'm not.

Oh, love. Love!

Jenny, James is back!

How long for? For good.

Well, is he all right? Nothing's happened?

Just the fever I were telling you about.

But he's well now. They ended up discharging him.

That's brilliant.

You could have brought him up to help us, couldn't you?

You know, to make up for you being late.

Yeah, it don't look like you're struggling so far.

Doris is mucking in, too.

New hand? My friend.

She's with the Women's Land Army up at Danby's Farm.

Doris, this is my sister Helen.

Hello. How do?

I hear the WLA is not for the faint hearted.

Oh, you've heard right.

It suits me, though. I don't mind hard work.

Well, uniform's not too bad, either. JENNY CHUCKLES

Right, come on. You're blocking t'lane.

Why don't you go home?

Be with James. He's not going anywhere.

It means I can do more here now.

If you change your mind, we're fine.

I can manage without you.

RICHARD: Jenny!

JENNY CHUCKLES

BABY COOS, HE HUMS

Much better.

Here we go. Got there in the end, didn't we?

Fourth time lucky.

Didn't want to knock in case he was sleeping.

There's no danger of that, bless him.

BABY COOS

How is it they know, do you think? What's that?

To dirty everything

at the precise moment you get them clean.

Babies are a law unto themselves.

SHE CHUCKLES You'll get used to it.

Everything ticking along downstairs? Mr Dowson's just been on.

He says it's only a five-minute job, but it needs doing today.

Was Carmody already said out?

No, but he's asked for the both of you.

Must have got wind you're here.

Already? Well, good news travels fast, don't it?

They'll be queuing up to see you soon.

He's a lovely man, Mr Dowson. He worships the ground you walk on.

I'd mind Jimmy but I've a wardens' meeting.

Shall I tell him it'll have to wait?

Are you quite sure about this? It's an easy job, by all accounts.

And Helen takes him to the farm, doesn't she?

Helen's more... adept with your offspring.

Jimmy's due his feed soon, anyway.

Dowson's farm is on its way to Heston.

We'll be straight in and out, no bother, so drive, please.

Carefully. As you wish.

ENGINE STARTS

DOG BARKS Sorry!

Welcome back, Mr Herriot. Oh, it's grand to see you.

Thank you, Mr Dowson.

Well, there's your new assistant, then, is it?

JAMES CHUCKLES Wee Jimmy.

You're a bonny little pudding, aren't you, love, eh?

Are you helping your daddy? JAMES CHUCKLES

I doubt he'll last. Far too much sleeping on the job.

Oh, you do come out with some corkers, Richard.

I'll make us a brew,

and then you can tell us all about your adventures.

Their loss is our gain, lad.

Next time, perhaps. We're on the clock, I'm afraid.

What seems to be the trouble?

I'm worried about my new calf kicking the bucket.

Oh, goodness. I'm sorry to hear that.

Let's take a look, shall we? I'd be obliged.

I'll be back in a day or so.

Keep the area as clean and dry as you can. Will do.

What the devil's going on here? Stripes so they show up at night.

He won't catch me out again.

Mrs Sudderby, paint is toxic.

I'm not feeding it to him.

No, but cows like to lick things, including each other.

Well, not if they're squashed flat on the road, Mr Farnon.

Your bright idea, was it?

The warden's. Of course it was.

Stop that at once! No, now, hold on!

I haven't got brass for another fine.

You won't be getting one.

What if Mr Bosworth comes back? Don't worry about Bosworth.

I'll deal with him.

He appears to be in rude health.

I never said he was poorly, did I? Must be stage fright.

Wait for it.

There! Happens every time I feed him.

Spilling all his milk. Never drinks a drop.

He'll waste away if he keeps on with it.

So he's not kicking the bucket. He's kicking THAT bucket.

I'll leave you to give him his medicine.

There isn't anything we can do, unfortunately.

Come, now. There's no end to your cleverness, Mr Herriot.

I were just thinking of that cow of mine with magnesium deficiency.

She were laid there like a dead thing.

You put a bottle in her vein, looked at your watch.

"Mr Dowson," you said,

"that beast will be up on its feet in twelve-and-a-half minutes."

And believe me or not, twelve-and-a-half minutes later,

she jumped up, walked away.

Well, this is... It's a very different case.

You'll have to train it out of him.

It's not a medical problem, you see. It's psychological.

I'm sure you'll think of summat. I'll put that brew on.

THEY CHUCKLE

HE EXHALES

Cheer up. We've only lambing to get through now.

Oh, aye, cos that's the easy part.

DORIS GASPS I can't wait.

We've had a few born early where I'm stopping.

I love how their little tails wiggle.

They are gorgeous, but it's tough work.

Mr Danby reckons it will send me running back to Leeds.

I'm sure you'll prove him wrong. HE GRUMBLES

What? Who cares if she's from town?

Did herself proud today, didn't she?

I've not said any different. He's touchy about Leeds.

Doris invited me to go for a visit. Show her all my haunts.

They've had air raids over there. Bad 'uns.

That's not the half of it, though, is it?

Go on, tell her.

Might not just be a visit.

She could put a word in if I fancied a job there.

I was on hats at Lewis's.

They're a friendly bunch, and the money is fair.

I was gonna tell you properly. Lewis's?

You don't wanna work in a shop. It's a department store.

But you're happy here, aren't you?

I should get on. We could take these out with us.

Nice talking to you, Helen. And you.

You're never letting her go. We're shorthanded as it is.

Well, she won't listen to me.

Marches to the beat of her own drum, that one. Same as you.

Chop Jenny in half, and it says farmer.

Yeah? Well, she's dead set on doing summat else.

Out the blue?

She's made her mind up.

Mmm. Or Doris has (!)

Mrs Hall?

Mrs Hall? DISTANT: Won't be a minute!

You will not believe what I've just witnessed.

Bosworth is cracked.

Not only is he reporting

hard-working farmers to the authorities,

he wants them to paint their cows!

He's gonna poison half the county's livestock.

Honestly, I've seen some idiocy in my time,

but this takes the biscuit.

Is the man an imbecile or some sort of enemy agent?

Ah, Mr Bosworth, how convenient. I was hoping to catch you.

Did you just accuse me of treason?

Well, if the cap fits. Mr Farnon!

I have never been so insulted.

He didn't mean it. He knows you're a stickler for safety.

Lead paint is not safe for cows.

In the blackout, cows aren't safe for people.

Road collisions are on the increase in our sector.

Lead paint is not safe for cows.

Mr Farnon. Please?

My primary concern is the welfare of this community.

Then may I suggest you return to them

and stop monopolising my housekeeper?

I think that brings our meeting to a close, Mrs Hall.

Good day.

BABY COOS

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

We'll see Mummy very soon, I promise.

Slightly more challenging than I expected,

doing my old job alongside a whole new one.

I can tell.

May I suggest something? For how to quiet him?

For how to treat the calf.

As Mr Farnon sometimes says,

a little showmanship could be in order.

Could it? Yes.

I think I've got the measure of Mr Dowson.

You see, it's not only the animals we need to consider

but the people, too.

Are we winning?

We are indeed. I'm going to give him some thiamine.

It's a vitamin. Marvellous stuff. Magic.

COW MOOS

Now, in approximately 30 minutes or so,

this calf will stop kicking that bucket.

I knew you'd crack it. Thank you, Richard.

Mr Herriot. It was a pleasure.

And there's no charge today. We best be off.

BABY COOS Oh. Oh, dear.

I think he's scrunched. Let's get you changed.

Where's the bag of nappies?

Excellent question.

I might need some help.

Don't you just love the smell of them? I'd bottle it if I could.

Doubt it will sell too well in Lewis's.

You'd be surprised. Rich people fork out for all sorts.

Well, you've done a great job in here. It's like a new pin.

Doris helped.

Hope Mr Danby doesn't mind. He'll think we've stolen you.

He said I can make up the hours tomorrow.

Jenny, will you come outside for a minute? We should have a talk.

Can we do it after? We're taking Candy and Joan out.

Both? Yeah.

Well, Joan's too green, in't she?

Well, not for me. Doris will be on Candy.

Well, after a few lessons, maybe. It's all right.

I've been riding since I was little.

I'm sorry. I know you wanna go out together, but Joan's too young.

She needs more schooling before she's ready.

Helen, I've been schooling her for months. She's come on loads.

Not that I've seen.

Cos you've hardly been here. Yes, I have.

Not enough to tell me what's what.

I've been trying my best. I'm not complaining.

You've had your hands full with Jimmy.

Well, it's fine. I know Jo, and she's good as gold.

You don't have to worry. I promise.

Off again?

I've to check the list of telephones is up-to-date

in case of emergencies.

Turns out it's not just night rounds.

I'm glad to hear it.

You did agree to this arrangement.

Before I knew there was a tyrant involved.

Just the one?

I overstepped the mark, and I'm sorry.

If you think this job means I'm neglecting my duties,

I'd rather you just tell me straight in private.

I don't. I take a great pride in what I do here.

That's not in any doubt. I was criticising Bosworth.

His lack of regard for your time.

I've only had two training sessions.

Feels like more.

And if he's at fault, it's my business.

Understood.

I can fight my own battles. I'm more than aware of that.

Right, then.

I shouldn't be late, but there's a pie in the oven just in case.

Thank you very much.

Candy's raring to go. I can feel it.

She knows this is where we gallop.

We can let them run, if you're ready?

We had to make do, but he's clean and happy now.

You are a godsend, Elsie. Thank you.

Mr Herriot! Mr Herriot, come quick.

He's cured. Happy as Larry.

I don't understand. The injection we gave him...

Was obviously just the tonic. Just like you said.

You're a miracle worker, Richard.

Glad to be of assistance, Mr Dowson.

PLANE ROARS OVERHEAD

HORSE WHINNIES

Whoa! Candy. Candy!

Candy! Stop! It's all right.

Doris! Doris! I can't slow down.

PLANE ENGINES ROAR

It's all right, it's one of ours.

PLANE RUMBLES IN DISTANCE

SOFT WHIMPER

DOG WHINES WEAKLY

Oh!

Look at you. DOG CRIES

You poor thing. Oh!

PHONE RINGS

Darrowby two-two-nine-seven? 'Mr Farnon.'

I need you to come quickly.

Mrs Hall, whatever's the matter? I heard a plane go over just now.

No, I found a dog in terrible pain.

I don't know what's wrong, but he's suffering.

Tell me where you are. I'm on my way.

So, how did you find it? Your first case back in the saddle.

Eye-opening. HAMISH GRIZZLES

HE BARKS

You think I was too unorthodox?

JAMES: You were lucky. CARMODY: Complete coincidence.

I've just learned it's better to humour him

or one ends up there all day.

A harmless vitamin shot was an excellent solution

in the circumstances.

Although, you will have to follow up.

Give him some pointers on training.

Can you manage that around your studies? Of course.

All set for the exams, then?

Take them today, if I could. HAMISH BARKS

Quiet, boy. BARKS

You know what this means.

Do I? You know, what's the saying?

"When the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear."

You've improved in leaps and bounds since I left.

No. HAMISH YAPS

I've still an awful lot to learn.

And you'd have come up with something

if you hadn't been so preoccupied with Jimmy.

BRAKES SCREECH

Whatever's the matter?

Jimmy.

HAMISH WHINES

Oh, dear. Good gracious. I forgot him.

You're a dab hand with livestock, Mr Herriot,

but you've a way to go with t'little 'un.

I've no idea what came over me.

If it's any consolation,

my parents forgot I was at boarding school once...

for an entire summer.

I didn't turn out too badly, did I?

Well, we should dash. He needs his feed.

Thanks for having him, Mr Dowson. Elsie.

BABY GRIZZLES Sorry, again.

To Heston, Carmody. And don't spare the horses.

Thanks, Elsie.

Doris?

Doris! I'm all right.

Just getting my breath back.

Where's Candy? CANDY SNORTS

Is she lame?

She stumbled on the wet roots, and we both went flying.

CANDY WHINNIES, BLOWS

Any idea who he belongs to?

His tag says "Bingo", but there's no address.

Well, Bingo is spasming...

which means poison.

And time is against us.

There's summat white on his paws. See?

BINGO WHIMPERS Ah, yes. That'd be paint.

It must have been up to mischief.

Is that what's done it? No.

My best guess would be strychnine

or some sort of pesticide in something he's eaten.

BINGO WHINES SOFTLY

Will he recover?

We need to make him vomit - the sooner the better.

I use soda crystals at home,

but apomorphine will do the trick.

Oh.

Candy bolted.

Did she? Aeroplane went over and spooked her.

I think she's gone lame on her near fore.

There's no "think" about it. You can tell a mile off.

JENNY: Not like her to get scared.

It's the noise. She's not used to it.

Always had peace and quiet, haven't you, girl?

Let's have a look at you. Was Joan all right?

Yeah. No trouble. Dare I ask what happened to Doris?

She came off, but she's fine. I've sent her to phone Skeldale.

CANDY GRUNTS Ooh. Is that tender, girl?

Easy now.

Easy. It might just be a sprain.

Aye. Well, let's hope so, young lady.

There we are.

BINGO WHINES Yeah. Nice and clear.

Well, let's hope he brought up enough of the poison.

Is there nothing else you can do for him?

I can give him a barbiturate.

It's no cure, but it'll ease the symptoms

Relax his muscles.

There, now. There's a good boy.

It shouldn't take long for this to take effect...

..and then we can whisk him back to the surgery.

In the meantime...

..let's keep him as warm and comfortable as we can.

It gave me such a scare. SHE CHUCKLES

I'm not sure how I'd be in a real emergency.

This is a real emergency.

You've dealt with it impeccably.

MR BOSWORTH: Can't park that there.

Oh, good Lord.

What now, Mr Bosworth? A reprimand for an unmarked dog.

What on earth are you doing?

Mr Farnon...

..he's gone very still.

I'm afraid we're too late. He's stopped breathing.

What a terrible shame.

At least we managed to ease his suffering.

That's something.

We should find his owner. Yes.

I don't suppose you know anyone around here with a dog named Bingo?

I do, yes. Who?

HE INHALES SHAKILY It's me.

Mr Bosworth, I feel I owe you an apology

for my unkind remarks earlier.

I'm glad you were there with him at the end, Mrs Hall.

One friendly face, at least.

Is there anyone we can fetch for you?

To sit with you a while?

Afraid not. It were just me and Bingo.

He was a fine dog...

..and I wish there were more I could have done to save him.

I said hurry, not break the land speed record.

Fear not. Mrs Pumphrey taught me how to hold my nerve at the wheel.

The trick is to distract oneself... Carmody...

..from hazards that crop up... Stop! Stop!

Sorry, Jimmy. Hello.

H... Hello.

Thanks for stopping. Any chance of a lift?

Er, yes, er... There shouldn't be any...

Don't see why... Er... Hop in, why don't you? Yes.

Might help to ask where she's going, especially as we're in a rush.

The vet's in Darrowby Square?

There's no answer on the phone, and I've a horse need seeing.

Whereabouts? Do you know Heston Grange?

We do. Get in.

Sorry if it's a bit of a squeeze back there.

Meet Jimmy and Hamish. Hello. How do you do?

I'm Richard. He's James.

I'm Doris. Doris, ah!

I'd always hoped there'd be more than two of us,

but I were never lucky enough to click with anyone.

Perhaps, if you're ready,

we could discuss what poisoned Bingo?

Now it's too late. I'm not much of a prospect.

CLOCK TICKS

Nonsense.

You've still got your health.

I made my peace with it.

As have you, I suspect, Mr Farnon?

Made my peace with what, exactly?

Well, we may not have a family, but we have a vocation.

Keep ourselves busy.

Can't hope for more at our age.

I... I'd like to think there's life in the old dog yet.

If you say so.

Anyway, Bingo.

I really do want to get to the bottom of this.

Is there something he could have got into?

Weed killer, rat poison?

I don't even own a mousetrap.

Well, that solves one mystery.

He had paint on his paws. Oh.

Were it the lead in the paint that poisoned him? No.

His symptoms weren't those we'd see in lead poisoning.

The real culprit must be near at hand, though.

I told you, I don't have anything toxic. It must have been the paint.

What about these?

For slugs? Bingo! Sorry.

HE SIGHS I haven't used those for years.

Well, safe to say, Bingo had a nose around,

ate a couple out of curiosity.

No. It was the paint, I'm sure of it.

And I'm sure it wasn't.

I've been handing it out all over

for the safe marking of kerbs and signage.

It's no good for morale if dogs are dropping like flies.

We'll just have to tell folk to be careful with it, won't we?

Yes. And to stop painting their cows immediately.

I suppose, if you insist.

That could well be the safest option.

I'm very sorry indeed, Mr Farnon.

I'm very sorry about your dog.

I couldn't detect any signs of fracture.

Probably a tendon sprain. Like we hoped.

This should give her some support.

I've treated her for the pain and inflammation.

Bit of a hero, aren't you?

Oh, I like horses.

I mean, I... specialise in horses.

Yes. Don't mind him, he's from London.

DORIS LAUGHS SOFTLY

There's nothing up with her mouth. No.

But teeth are a good indication of age.

HORSE SNORTS

Easy. And Candy's elderly now.

Oh, we know that.

Older horses can be prone to injury.

Too much wear and tear on the joints.

So, we should keep her bandaged, then?

Oh, that would help,

but it might not be enough to stop it happening again.

What more can we do?

It would actually be a case of doing less.

Especially when it comes to riding.

You mean stop? I do, I'm afraid.

Not completely, though? To prevent further injury...

..it might be time to think about putting her out to pasture.

Well, bloody 'ellfire.

Sorry.

JIMMY CRIES Here.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Sorry I didn't listen.

You weren't to know Candy'd bolt.

She's lame cos of me. You heard James.

She's lame cos she's getting older.

I've taken her for granted.

She's all we've got left of Mum. That's not true.

Mum's everywhere here.

Always will be.

I remember t'first time she put me on her.

Just down there. Must have been about four.

Practically born in the saddle, you.

She's years left in her yet.

We'll treat her like a queen, won't we?

You've still got Joan to ride.

She has come on - you were right.

She's not the only one who's grown up around here, either.

I know. You're a proper mum now.

I meant you.

Turn me back for five minutes and you're a woman.

WHISPERS: Sorry...

..I've not been here to notice.

You've had a pretty good excuse. HELEN CHUCKLES SADLY

I might be a mum...

..but I'm your sister first.

And I won't stop worrying about you.

I've noticed.

Listen, if you're set on going somewhere else, I won't stop you.

I just want it to be your decision...

not Doris'.

I'm not leaving.

Just visiting for a day or so. See what I think of it.

And anyway, Doris doesn't want me to get a job in Leeds.

She thinks I'm better off here.

Does she? Whose idea was it, then?

Yours.

You always said I was too young to choose farming,

that the world's bigger than Darrowby.

I did.

Back then, it were just us.

Now I'm bumping into people from all over.

Land girls, volunteers.

They've done so much more than me.

I know what you meant now.

I should see what else is out there, then decide.

So, this is all down to me?

I can go, then?

When Doris visits?

As long as you keep your wits about you...

..and you bring me back something nice from Lewis's.

THEY LAUGH

Seeing Bosworth like that, all alone...

..makes one grateful, doesn't it?

Must be why he throws himself into his work.

I suppose if it weren't for the practice,

I might find myself in a cold little place like that,

listening to the clock tick.

Very possibly.

You agree with him... that we're alike?

You're practically twins.

What? You both have your particular ways.

Woe betide anyone who suggests a change.

I'll have you know, I'm very adaptable.

I relish change...

..given the time to become accustomed to it.

Christ! I'm him.

LAUGHING: Give over! I'm having you on.

I'm Bosworth. Put me out of my misery immediately.

You're nothing like him. You've an house full, for starters.

It won't stay that way forever.

Well, only if you give up on life, like him.

No, you've plenty left ahead.

Don't be daft.

You're right, as usual.

A timely reminder, nonetheless.

Seize the day... while we still can.

So, go on. How was it?

More stressful than the RAF.

I take it he had an explosion down here?

Feels like he's wearing half the nappies in Yorkshire.

Elsie Dowson kindly fashioned him something with tea towels...

..because I forgot his bag. Oh.

A bit of a juggling act, in't it?

And fire breathing on the tightrope.

No idea how you managed by yourself.

Audrey and Siegfried stopped me going spare.

Can share the load together now, though, can't we?

Not sure you'll trust me to.

It wasn't only the bag..

..I forgot about.

But he was safe and warm with the Dowsons the entire time.

No harm came to him, I swear.

Are you trying to tell me...? I left him behind. Yes.

It's unforgivable. I know, and... and I'm so sorry.

How long did it take you to notice?

A few minutes...

..in the car.

I think I'm just so glad to be here.

So desperate to get back to normal.

I tried to do too much all at once.

And let you both down, terribly.

BABY GRIZZLES, HELEN SHUSHES SOFTLY

Hey.

No, you haven't.

You've just been up two-nights straight

with a baby for the first time ever.

It's no excuse.

I made plenty of mistakes of my own that way.

You've been like a... duck to water.

Headless chicken, more like.

You'll get used to it.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

Tristan certainly seems to be living life to the full.

What did you make of his letter? Watch out!

HEAVY THUD, WHEELS SKID

SIEGFRIED EXHALES Well, I never.

COW MOOS

It worked. Now, I never said it wouldn't work.

All is forgiven. Mr Bosworth saved us.

You're the one who saw the damn thing.

Only cos she's got stripes.

Debateable.

Plain as day. Hardly.

What? Definitely. I think not.

Well, then, you'd be wrong. SIEGFRIED SHOOS COW

MRS HALL: Come on now, madam.

I've had my fill of stubborn beast today.

Now, that's just rude (!)

Do you think we'll ever get used to it?

Reckon we'll just have to accept the chaos.

He'll keep us on our toes, that's for sure.

Absolutely. JAMES CHUCKLES

Even when he's big.

Try not to worry.

If Jenny goes, she'll be back.

SIEGFRIED APPROACHES, SINGING QUIETLY

Oh. O-O-Ouch! Damn! Blast!

BLOWS HANDS

Today's been rather surprising.

Carmody's stolen my crown, Mrs Hall's leading the war effort,

and Siegfried's cooking now, apparently.

Are you feeling all right?

Adapt or die, that's what they say.

He's showing he's adaptable by warming up a pie.

I've been remiss over Mrs Hall's new duties.

It's only right I should step in and take the strain now and again.

I, for one, sleep better

knowing you're out there taking care of us.

I commend your bravery, Mrs Hall.

Thank you, Mr Carmody.

Come along. It's getting cold.

SIEGFRIED TO JIMMY: Hello.

How did he get on at Mr Dowson's with Jimmy?

Er, a slightly longer crash course could be an order.

I also might have been a little foolish

to imagine I could jump straight back in

and nothing would be different.

Ah, but wasn't it Heraclitus who said,

"The only constant in life is change?"

It was, and he was spot on.

You'll catch up. We've time now.

And your return is a very welcome change indeed, James.

KNOCK AT DOOR MR BOSWORTH: Put that light out!

Oh! Oh!

Sorry, Jimmy. Excuse me.

Ah. Here he is. The repeat offender.

This is hardly an offence. You've incurred a £1 fine.

Be sure to pay it in a timely manner.

I thought we had made peace? Surely, we can come to some arrangement.

Rules are rules. It's more than my job's worth, Mr Farnon.

You're a volunteer! Are you questioning my authority?

We should dig in. He might be a while.

You don't fancy intervening, Audrey?

No. Best leave them to it.

To things that never change.

ALL: Things that never change. GLASSES CLINK