1 00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:35,920 SIEGFRIED: Tristan! 2 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,880 Well, you can bring your rabbit in by all means, 3 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:39,200 but... we are busy. 4 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:40,280 You'll have to wait. 5 00:00:40,360 --> 00:00:41,480 However, I'm... 6 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:43,360 It won't be too long. 7 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:46,280 We'll see you shortly. 8 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:48,360 He's not upstairs. Well, he were just here. 9 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:49,800 He can't have gone far. 10 00:00:49,880 --> 00:00:51,960 OVERLAPPING CHATTER 11 00:00:52,040 --> 00:00:54,320 I'm so sorry for the slight delay, everyone. 12 00:00:54,400 --> 00:00:57,680 Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. 13 00:00:59,520 --> 00:01:01,720 James? Have you seen Tristan? 14 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:03,320 He was just here... He's vanished. 15 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:05,160 About this drop-in system, it's far too much. 16 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:07,120 Can't stop, full surgery! 17 00:01:12,360 --> 00:01:13,720 Tristan? 18 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:17,200 DOG WHINES 19 00:01:17,280 --> 00:01:18,960 Tristan! 20 00:01:19,040 --> 00:01:20,360 Get in there! 21 00:01:21,480 --> 00:01:23,640 We're chock-a-block, in case you hadn't noticed! 22 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:27,320 I think you're in trouble. Hardly, I'm a grown adult. 23 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:28,440 And yet, we're hiding. 24 00:01:28,520 --> 00:01:30,200 This is the only way I can get a breather. 25 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,400 Siegfried's working us all into the ground 26 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:35,240 so he can bring in more business. And we're like ships in the night. 27 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:36,720 TRISTAN SIGHS I know. I'm sorry. 28 00:01:36,800 --> 00:01:40,120 But at least we're together now. 29 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:43,440 I hate to break it to you, but I actually came to ask a favour. 30 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:45,320 Ah! And there I was thinking you missed me. 31 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:46,400 I did. 32 00:01:46,480 --> 00:01:48,280 But we've got wild cats living in the gardens. 33 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:49,280 I'm worried they're ill. 34 00:01:49,360 --> 00:01:51,320 Are you sure they're wild, not strays? 35 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:53,640 Yes. Our groundsman said there's been a feral family 36 00:01:53,720 --> 00:01:54,720 on the estate for years. 37 00:01:54,800 --> 00:01:57,080 Are we still talking about the cats? 38 00:01:57,160 --> 00:01:59,560 Would you mind coming to take a look? 39 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:01,200 Daddy said I should leave them, 40 00:02:01,280 --> 00:02:03,880 but they're such adorable little scraps - I haven't the heart. 41 00:02:03,960 --> 00:02:05,040 Of course I'll come. 42 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:06,760 JAMES: There you are! 43 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:09,520 Siegfried's very keen to track you down, by the way. 44 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:11,000 Yes, I'm aware. 45 00:02:11,080 --> 00:02:14,080 Hang on, you're not leaving us in the lurch, are you? 46 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:17,040 I'm expected at Heston, I'm afraid. A cow with mastitis. 47 00:02:17,120 --> 00:02:19,080 But we're inundated! 48 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:20,560 Sorry! 49 00:02:20,640 --> 00:02:22,080 Whenever you can. No rush. 50 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:44,680 JAMES: I tried talking to Siegfried. 51 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:47,720 It went exactly as you can imagine. 52 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:49,080 No surprise there, then. 53 00:02:49,160 --> 00:02:50,600 We've always accepted urgent cases, 54 00:02:50,680 --> 00:02:53,200 but now he expects us to treat every little concern on the spot, 55 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:54,320 no appointment necessary. 56 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:56,680 I'm constantly on the go, and I barely get to see you. 57 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:58,920 Treating poorly cows doesn't count. 58 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:03,320 I can manage. It's you I worry about, working flat out all t'time. 59 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:04,480 Siegfried means well. 60 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:06,560 He's just anxious about the future of the practice. 61 00:03:06,640 --> 00:03:08,600 There won't be a practice if you're all jiggered. 62 00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:12,240 True. Anyway, I better get on. Who's got mastitis? 63 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:14,000 Mrs Porter. 64 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:15,840 Shall we go and see her together? 65 00:03:15,920 --> 00:03:18,480 Here we go! JAMES GROANS SOFTLY 66 00:03:18,560 --> 00:03:20,440 Ooh, and also... 67 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:22,720 I bumped into Irene Sparrow on t'way over. 68 00:03:22,800 --> 00:03:24,680 She's bringing her dog round to show you. 69 00:03:24,760 --> 00:03:25,800 No rest for the wicked. 70 00:03:25,880 --> 00:03:27,800 At least you get to stay here a bit longer? 71 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:29,280 Every cloud. 72 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:32,840 'Ere. Oh, thank you. 73 00:03:34,200 --> 00:03:35,800 Come on, Rosie-Posie. 74 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:43,520 Claws all trimmed to perfection. 75 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:45,360 Best of luck in the show, Mrs Fawcett. 76 00:03:45,440 --> 00:03:48,920 You are a marvel, love. Ta-da. 77 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,400 Well done. 78 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:52,200 In spite of your disappearing act earlier, 79 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:54,200 I think this morning, we actually hit a new peak. 80 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:56,960 My blood pressure certainly did. Must you be so dramatic? 81 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:00,040 You don't seriously think we can keep this up? 82 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:01,240 What attitude's that? 83 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:02,520 A sane one? 84 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:05,240 You know, if I were a partner... Which you're not. 85 00:04:05,320 --> 00:04:08,520 If I were, I wouldn't be scared by the likes of Granville Bennett. 86 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:10,400 Who said anything about Granville Bennett? 87 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:12,320 I'm merely extending our surgery hours 88 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:13,880 and welcoming in more clients. 89 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:16,720 If that happens to stop them seeking treatment elsewhere, 90 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:17,960 so be it. Hmm. 91 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:19,680 My bird's lost his chirp. 92 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:22,160 Am I too late for the surgery? Yes. No. 93 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:23,920 Take a seat. He'll be with you presently. 94 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,480 I'm sorry, no. I'm going to the Manor. 95 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:27,800 Your social life can wait until James gets back. 96 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:29,760 Oh, well, I'll just tell the General 97 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:32,120 that a parrot trumped his thoroughbred mare, shall I? 98 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:33,480 Fine. Yup. 99 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:36,040 That were Mrs Lunn. She said her whippet's no better. 100 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:38,320 She's bringing him in for the operation he might need. 101 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:40,560 When? Now. Right. 102 00:04:40,640 --> 00:04:42,160 I can put her off, if you're too busy, 103 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:44,280 but you did say not to send anyone away? 104 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:46,360 I did. No need. The more, the merrier. 105 00:04:46,440 --> 00:04:48,920 QUACKING 106 00:04:53,280 --> 00:04:54,880 DOG WHINES 107 00:04:57,440 --> 00:05:00,400 It's a papilloma, Mrs Sparrow. A wart, essentially. 108 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:03,600 Nothing to be concerned about, and it's not causing him any pain. 109 00:05:03,680 --> 00:05:05,240 Told you there were nowt to worry about. 110 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:06,960 Oh, thank goodness. 111 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:08,520 Only, I have been fretting. 112 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:10,800 Well, the best plan would be to remove it, 113 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:12,200 but the snout is a delicate area. 114 00:05:12,280 --> 00:05:14,120 There are a lot of blood vessels and arteries 115 00:05:14,200 --> 00:05:16,040 that could prove tricky if we were to operate. 116 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:17,680 I tell you what. 117 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:19,800 Bring him into the surgery when you get a chance. 118 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:20,920 We'll take a proper look. 119 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,560 Oh, thank you. 120 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:26,800 DOG GRUNTS GENTLY, ROSIE GIGGLES 121 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:28,400 ENGINE ROARS 122 00:05:52,720 --> 00:05:54,280 This seems to be their favourite haunt. 123 00:05:54,360 --> 00:05:55,800 I've been putting food out for weeks, 124 00:05:55,880 --> 00:05:58,596 but they're still nervous, so it might take a while to coax them out. 125 00:05:58,600 --> 00:05:59,600 Hm. 126 00:05:59,680 --> 00:06:02,560 Is it just the two of them? Their mother came first, by herself. 127 00:06:02,640 --> 00:06:04,400 Then she appeared with two kittens. 128 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:07,720 One day, she left and hasn't been seen since. 129 00:06:08,840 --> 00:06:11,800 Perhaps she's chosen me to take care of them. Hm. 130 00:06:11,880 --> 00:06:14,680 Well, you do have a knack for looking after skittish creatures. 131 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:17,240 THEY CHUCKLE 132 00:06:17,320 --> 00:06:18,800 Look. We have company. CAT MEWS 133 00:06:19,960 --> 00:06:21,520 The ginger one is Ginny, 134 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:22,760 and that's Olly... Yep. 135 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:24,600 The black and white one. 136 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:29,280 Named after my eldest siblings because they fight like cat and cat. 137 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:30,400 TRISTAN CHUCKLES 138 00:06:31,400 --> 00:06:32,680 Not much of an appetite. 139 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:36,000 Normally, they can't get enough. That's what worries me. 140 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:39,360 Could be the sign of feline flu. 141 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:41,280 It can put them off their food. 142 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:43,400 Poor things. Mm. 143 00:06:43,480 --> 00:06:45,280 Anything you can do? Yes. 144 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:48,440 But I'll need to catch them. You know, take a closer look. 145 00:06:55,360 --> 00:06:57,280 I imagine that's going to be quite challenging 146 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:59,840 if they've never been handled? Yes. 147 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:03,320 Luckily, you have a professional to help. 148 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:09,720 CHARLOTTE: This is ridiculous. 149 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:11,480 We look like some dreadful music hall act. 150 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:13,920 You've been feeding them. You're the more familiar. 151 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:16,000 It makes sense for you to approach 152 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:18,640 and me to jump out and grab them. If you insist. 153 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:22,800 GINNY MEOWS Right, on the count of three. 154 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:23,920 One... One... 155 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,520 Two... Two... 156 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:26,840 Three! Three! 157 00:07:26,920 --> 00:07:28,040 GINNY SQUEALS 158 00:07:45,360 --> 00:07:46,800 There she is. 159 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:51,720 TRISTAN GRUNTS AND GROANS 160 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:53,800 Ow! Agh. CAT SQUEALS 161 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:56,640 CHARLOTTE CLEARS THROAT, CHUCKLES 162 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:02,680 CAT MEWS SOFTLY 163 00:08:02,760 --> 00:08:05,320 Hello, Oliver, darling. How did you manage that? 164 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:08,040 Cupboard love, I expect. He must be famished. 165 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:10,320 Well, Ginny's a much tougher customer. 166 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:11,560 I'm a human pincushion. 167 00:08:11,640 --> 00:08:13,960 But she must be starving too. TRISTAN HUFFS 168 00:08:14,040 --> 00:08:16,840 Maybe we could tempt her with something too delicious to resist? 169 00:08:16,920 --> 00:08:18,560 She's rather partial to fish. 170 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:19,680 Mm. 171 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:21,440 Even better, I'll put a sedative in it. 172 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:23,720 Good thinking. Why work harder than you have to? 173 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:28,400 DOROTHY: I'm very excited, and I'm absolutely starving. 174 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:29,840 Starving, I tell you! 175 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:31,160 SIEGFRIED: I'm beyond parched 176 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:32,920 if you wouldn't mind putting the kettle on? 177 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:34,400 Oh, hello. Hello. 178 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:36,920 I can't stop, I'm afraid. Obstructed whippet. 179 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:38,520 Should I hang on, then? 180 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:39,680 For? 181 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:42,400 You said you'd book a table somewhere nice 182 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:44,880 since we had to postpone the last one. 183 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:46,320 Ah... 184 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,480 You forgot. No! No, of course not. 185 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:50,880 Er, Tristan was called away on an emergency, 186 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:52,800 and I was forced to step into the breach here. 187 00:08:54,760 --> 00:08:56,960 I don't suppose you'd mind waiting? 188 00:08:57,040 --> 00:09:00,400 Well, I haven't got all day, but if you won't be too long? 189 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:01,600 Marvellous. 190 00:09:03,160 --> 00:09:06,080 I'll bring you a pot through. Splendid! Splendid! 191 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:10,360 OK. 192 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:12,720 It does appear to be the flu. 193 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:13,800 Oh. 194 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:15,880 So I'm gonna have to take them back to the surgery. 195 00:09:15,920 --> 00:09:19,000 Some decongestant powders and fluids should help. 196 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:22,080 I know they can be a handful, but I do love cats. 197 00:09:22,160 --> 00:09:23,440 Such strong personalities. 198 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:25,320 Give me a dog any day. 199 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:27,440 All right. What about dog versus horse? 200 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:28,840 Dog. 201 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:30,800 Dangerous talk, Captain Farnon. HE CHUCKLES 202 00:09:30,880 --> 00:09:32,800 I stand by it. SHE CHUCKLES 203 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,320 I shall miss this. 204 00:09:36,400 --> 00:09:39,120 Don't worry. I'm gonna put my foot down with Siegfried. 205 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:41,280 You won't have to pine for me for too much longer. 206 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:46,160 There might be some pining, I'm afraid. 207 00:09:47,360 --> 00:09:49,360 I have some news. 208 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:50,480 Go on. 209 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:54,280 Well, you know my time in Italy was cut short, 210 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:57,320 and I've been quite restless here ever since? 211 00:09:57,400 --> 00:09:58,720 I do. 212 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:03,200 I've been rattling around this mausoleum of a house, 213 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:05,080 trying my best to be of use to Daddy, 214 00:10:05,160 --> 00:10:07,960 all the while, feeling like I don't quite fit any more. 215 00:10:08,040 --> 00:10:10,200 I'm familiar with that feeling. 216 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:11,920 I know. 217 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,960 Any idea where you might fit? Haven't the foggiest. 218 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:19,080 But I don't suppose I shall find out if I stay put. 219 00:10:20,240 --> 00:10:22,400 Y-You're leaving? Not for long. 220 00:10:23,480 --> 00:10:26,000 My sister Ginny and her husband, Hector, are moving to New York. 221 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:28,200 They've asked me to join them for a few months 222 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:30,640 to help Ginny get settled and explore what's out there. 223 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:35,680 I shall miss you terribly, of course. 224 00:10:37,920 --> 00:10:40,080 Sounds like a wonderful opportunity. 225 00:10:41,400 --> 00:10:43,440 And exactly what you need. 226 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:44,640 See... 227 00:10:44,720 --> 00:10:46,240 this is why I love you. 228 00:10:47,320 --> 00:10:49,000 I knew you'd understand. 229 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:04,720 CATS MEOW 230 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:10,960 I thought you were going to see the General's horse? 231 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:13,440 Actually, it was cats. Right. 232 00:11:13,520 --> 00:11:15,800 You did say to take any job that crops up. 233 00:11:17,120 --> 00:11:18,560 Yes. Jolly good. Carry on, then. 234 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:25,640 Is everything all right? 235 00:11:27,840 --> 00:11:29,120 Charlotte's going to New York. 236 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:31,560 Don't tell me you've messed it up? No! 237 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:33,916 No. It's only for a few months. Well, there you are, then. 238 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:35,360 Why the long face? 239 00:11:37,440 --> 00:11:38,800 You want her to stay. 240 00:11:38,880 --> 00:11:40,200 Ideally, yes. Have you told her? 241 00:11:40,280 --> 00:11:41,240 Of course not. 242 00:11:41,320 --> 00:11:42,800 Well, you must. Stop her going. 243 00:11:42,880 --> 00:11:44,560 Wouldn't that be unfair? 244 00:11:44,640 --> 00:11:45,760 I tell you what'd be unfair, 245 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:48,320 Charlotte swept off her feet by some American cad. 246 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:50,720 TRISTAN SIGHS I'm so glad we had this talk (!) 247 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:53,000 I do wish you'd listen to me occasionally, Tristan. 248 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:54,680 I do know a thing or two about life. 249 00:11:54,760 --> 00:11:57,480 Because you're such an expert on matters of the heart? 250 00:11:57,560 --> 00:12:00,160 My instincts are often correct, yes. 251 00:12:00,240 --> 00:12:03,680 Hmm. Then why is Dorothy waiting in the scullery? 252 00:12:03,760 --> 00:12:05,040 Dorothy! Damn and blast! 253 00:12:05,120 --> 00:12:06,360 There we go. CAT MEOWS 254 00:12:06,440 --> 00:12:08,600 RAPID FOOTSTEPS 255 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:12,000 She left. 256 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:14,680 About an hour ago. 257 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:18,160 I were wondering when you might notice. 258 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:49,640 That's Granville's car. James! 259 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:57,400 Oh, he's getting out. Let's say hello. 260 00:12:57,480 --> 00:12:58,720 Right. 261 00:12:58,800 --> 00:13:00,800 You stay there, Rosie. 262 00:13:00,880 --> 00:13:02,520 Fancy running into you! 263 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:05,120 Hello again, Granville. My wife, Zoe. 264 00:13:05,200 --> 00:13:06,440 Pleasure. 265 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:08,400 And this must be the fair Helen? How do you do? 266 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:09,640 ZOE: Glad to meet you. 267 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,760 We heard about a waterfall, perfect for swimming? 268 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:13,400 Haven't missed the turning, have we? 269 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:16,000 Keep going till you get t'bend, then first track on your left. 270 00:13:16,080 --> 00:13:17,720 Champion. Where are you headed? 271 00:13:17,800 --> 00:13:21,040 Back to work. He's dedicated, this one. 272 00:13:21,120 --> 00:13:22,720 You should come around to us sometime. 273 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:23,920 For a drink, a bite to eat? 274 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,320 Sounds lovely. Definitely. 275 00:13:25,400 --> 00:13:27,040 How about tomorrow afternoon? 276 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:28,400 Er, we're quite hectic... 277 00:13:28,480 --> 00:13:30,800 All the more reason to let your hair down. 278 00:13:30,880 --> 00:13:32,560 We'd need to find someone to mind the kids. 279 00:13:32,640 --> 00:13:34,200 I'll take that as a yes. 280 00:13:34,280 --> 00:13:36,840 Willow House, Lower Brawton. One o'clock. 281 00:13:39,920 --> 00:13:42,280 And come hungry. We'll cook you up a treat! 282 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,800 HORN HONKS 283 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:56,800 Thanks, Tris. 284 00:14:01,320 --> 00:14:02,960 The papilloma's the size of a pea, 285 00:14:03,040 --> 00:14:05,600 but it's the position that's awkward, on his snout. 286 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:08,280 Wouldn't want to hit an artery. That's what I thought. 287 00:14:08,360 --> 00:14:09,920 And why are you telling me this? 288 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:12,560 I told Mrs Sparrow to bring him in. 289 00:14:12,640 --> 00:14:14,676 If that happens to be tomorrow, I might not be here. 290 00:14:14,680 --> 00:14:16,160 Because I'll need the afternoon off. 291 00:14:16,240 --> 00:14:17,560 What's the occasion? 292 00:14:17,640 --> 00:14:19,680 You can't begrudge him one afternoon? 293 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:22,560 Well... We're all used to hard work, Siegfried, but there is a limit. 294 00:14:22,640 --> 00:14:25,320 I don't suppose Dorothy's turned up, has she? 295 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:27,520 I telephoned her, but she wasn't at home. 296 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:30,920 Yeah, well. If only you hadn't been too busy to spoil her. 297 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,320 All right. I'm more than aware the current approach is unpopular. 298 00:14:34,400 --> 00:14:36,560 But was Granville Bennett gallivanting off 299 00:14:36,640 --> 00:14:38,800 for a leisurely lunch today? I highly doubt it. 300 00:14:38,880 --> 00:14:40,880 He went swimming, actually. We saw him and his wife 301 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:42,640 off to the waterfall for the afternoon. 302 00:14:42,720 --> 00:14:45,160 They've invited us for lunch. That's where we're going. 303 00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:48,000 You're taking time off to fraternise with the competition? 304 00:14:48,080 --> 00:14:49,520 To get to know a fellow vet. 305 00:14:49,600 --> 00:14:52,560 Well, I suppose you can sniff out what his plans are, at least. 306 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:54,440 He doesn't need to sniff anything out. 307 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:56,760 Granville is clearly far too busy enjoying life 308 00:14:56,840 --> 00:14:58,400 to worry about the competition. 309 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:01,720 All the more reason for us to push ahead. 310 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:03,240 Seize the advantage while we can. 311 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:06,000 Take tomorrow off if you must. 312 00:15:06,080 --> 00:15:07,520 I'll happily cover the weekend. 313 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:09,360 But we press on as usual on Monday. 314 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:31,600 Don't ask. 315 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:33,240 Since you're taking the reins tomorrow, 316 00:15:33,320 --> 00:15:34,920 any chance you could watch the children? 317 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:37,240 Mrs H is busy, and Jimmy asked for you especially. 318 00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:41,040 Well, I have been meaning to give him a tutorial on microscopy. 319 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:44,400 I don't see why not, no. Great. Thank you. 320 00:15:44,480 --> 00:15:45,800 A-ha! 321 00:15:55,840 --> 00:15:57,400 FOOTSTEPS APPROACH, KNOCK AT DOOR 322 00:15:57,480 --> 00:15:58,600 Tristan! 323 00:16:00,040 --> 00:16:01,320 May I come up? 324 00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:03,840 If you must. 325 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:09,400 I've come to the conclusion you wouldn't be this morose 326 00:16:09,480 --> 00:16:12,200 if you weren't madly in love. TRISTAN CHUCKLES 327 00:16:18,080 --> 00:16:19,280 Mother's. 328 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:22,920 Perhaps if you make your intentions clear, 329 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:24,520 Charlotte might be inclined to stay. 330 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:28,240 I'm not intending to propose. 331 00:16:43,040 --> 00:16:45,840 You know, Evelyn and I didn't have the smoothest path to begin with. 332 00:16:48,560 --> 00:16:50,800 I always thought it was love at first sight? 333 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:54,960 Well, yes, it was, but I was very uncertain about marriage. 334 00:16:56,840 --> 00:16:59,400 Couldn't quite convince myself she was willing to commit 335 00:16:59,480 --> 00:17:01,720 to a lifetime of me. TRISTAN CHUCKLES 336 00:17:03,400 --> 00:17:05,520 So I held back. 337 00:17:05,600 --> 00:17:07,320 Almost missed my chance entirely. 338 00:17:11,600 --> 00:17:12,720 So, what changed? 339 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:18,840 My fear of losing her outweighed my fear of rejection. 340 00:17:23,720 --> 00:17:25,400 Sometimes, you have to take a risk. 341 00:17:29,360 --> 00:17:31,680 And I'm so very glad I did. 342 00:17:38,520 --> 00:17:40,600 RING BOX SNAPS SHUT 343 00:17:40,680 --> 00:17:43,120 May I offer you some advice? 344 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:45,200 It would be churlish to refuse, I suppose. 345 00:17:47,920 --> 00:17:49,720 Don't take Dorothy for granted. 346 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:01,280 MUSIC PLAYS 347 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,000 Here we go. 348 00:18:16,800 --> 00:18:18,880 Tristan thinks I'm taking Dorothy for granted. 349 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,720 He's wrong, of course. 350 00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:24,600 I mean, she's here so often... 351 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:28,360 I've become accustomed to her presence. 352 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:33,200 When I'm working, I-I get absorbed with the task at hand. 353 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:34,760 She knows that. 354 00:18:34,840 --> 00:18:37,000 All she had to do was give me a nudge. 355 00:18:38,880 --> 00:18:42,160 Are you saying it's her fault you forgot she were waiting for you? 356 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:45,240 No, no, of course not. 357 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:47,920 I'm just explaining my side of things. 358 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,520 I wouldn't do that if she calls back. 359 00:18:49,600 --> 00:18:50,640 "If"? 360 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:55,080 She had every right to be upset. 361 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:56,880 She didn't have to run off without a word... 362 00:18:56,960 --> 00:18:58,200 And it's not just today. 363 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:02,160 You've given her the runaround a few times lately. 364 00:19:02,240 --> 00:19:03,800 Not deliberately. 365 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:05,720 It's been all hands on deck with the practice. 366 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:09,240 I've been modernising, striving to push things forward. 367 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:14,080 Maybe so, but it's not an excuse to neglect me friend. 368 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:16,360 I assure you, it was never my intention. 369 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:24,360 You're right, of course. 370 00:19:25,960 --> 00:19:27,240 I'll speak to her. 371 00:19:33,120 --> 00:19:35,520 COCKEREL CROWS, LOW CHATTER 372 00:19:35,600 --> 00:19:38,360 Morning, Christopher! Oh, morning, Mrs Hall! 373 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:40,240 Might I have a couple of your ginger beers? 374 00:19:40,320 --> 00:19:41,840 Right y'are. 375 00:19:43,120 --> 00:19:44,240 Thanks, love. My pleasure. 376 00:19:44,320 --> 00:19:45,556 Right, you have a good day now! 377 00:19:45,560 --> 00:19:47,160 You too. Cheerio! 378 00:19:50,960 --> 00:19:52,440 All done. 379 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:55,720 I hope she likes it. 380 00:19:57,080 --> 00:19:59,080 You're an angel, Mrs H. 381 00:21:06,720 --> 00:21:08,560 HORSE HOOVES CLOP 382 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:15,440 'Both cats are doing well.' 383 00:21:15,520 --> 00:21:17,840 Ginny's a feisty one. Definitely wild. 384 00:21:17,920 --> 00:21:19,560 Oh, without a doubt. 385 00:21:22,720 --> 00:21:24,920 How long till they come home? Another day or so. 386 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:27,520 I've made them a nest in the tack room. 387 00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:28,720 I know they like to roam, 388 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:31,116 but I hate to think of them out in the elements all the time. 389 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:34,160 It's worth a try. What now, back to the grindstone? 390 00:21:34,240 --> 00:21:38,320 Not today. I was hoping I could steal you away for lunch. 391 00:21:39,720 --> 00:21:41,880 So that's why you look so smart. 392 00:21:41,960 --> 00:21:44,200 Let me get changed quickly, and I'll be all yours. 393 00:21:50,720 --> 00:21:53,280 You were quite right, James, it doesn't need doing. 394 00:21:53,360 --> 00:21:55,320 For now, I'd say leave well alone. 395 00:21:55,400 --> 00:21:58,320 I told Mrs Sparrow we'd hand him back today. 396 00:21:58,400 --> 00:21:59,880 But we're going out... Excellent! 397 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:01,440 You can kill two birds with one stone. 398 00:22:01,480 --> 00:22:02,720 And where are you off to? 399 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:05,320 Oh, an urgent personal matter has come up. 400 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:08,160 But you said you'd step in here and watch the kids for us? 401 00:22:08,240 --> 00:22:10,640 James, I've been giving your argument some serious thought. 402 00:22:10,720 --> 00:22:14,440 You're not wrong. Work does need to take a back seat sometimes. 403 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:15,680 This is one of those times. 404 00:22:15,760 --> 00:22:17,840 Did you have to have that epiphany at this moment? 405 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:19,800 I'm afraid so. 406 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:21,120 And who's on call? 407 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:24,320 I'm sure Tristan would be delighted to volunteer. 408 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:53,480 My sincerest apologies. 409 00:22:55,280 --> 00:22:57,160 Actions speak louder than words. 410 00:22:58,600 --> 00:23:01,160 I thought perhaps we could spend the afternoon together? 411 00:23:01,240 --> 00:23:03,640 If you could give me a chance to make it up to you? 412 00:23:03,720 --> 00:23:05,880 Now it's convenient? 413 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:08,840 Or another time, whatever's best. 414 00:23:12,680 --> 00:23:15,040 Our plans did slip my mind. 415 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:16,680 And I'm very sorry about that. 416 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:19,600 You could've just said so. 417 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:22,080 There's no need to make silly excuses. 418 00:23:22,160 --> 00:23:24,320 I didn't want to disappoint you. 419 00:23:24,400 --> 00:23:26,040 And so, of course, I disappointed you. 420 00:23:29,400 --> 00:23:31,920 I was only put out because I was looking forward to it. 421 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,200 So was I. 422 00:23:33,280 --> 00:23:34,640 Very much. 423 00:23:35,840 --> 00:23:38,680 I've treated you terribly. Yet again. 424 00:23:39,800 --> 00:23:41,440 If this were to change things between us, 425 00:23:41,520 --> 00:23:42,840 I would never forgive myself. 426 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:53,040 I suppose another chance wouldn't hurt. 427 00:23:58,520 --> 00:24:00,520 This looks delectable. 428 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:02,560 I wish I'd told you about my trip sooner. 429 00:24:04,080 --> 00:24:07,240 I hope this wasn't all a ruse for preferential treatment. 430 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:08,600 Sadly not. 431 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:12,280 Well, we'll just have to make the most of what time we have left. 432 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:14,360 I'm not going for a while yet. 433 00:24:14,440 --> 00:24:17,080 But when I do go, it'll fly by. Hm. 434 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:18,640 I'll be home before you know it. 435 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:23,360 Then maybe we should talk about what happens when you do. 436 00:24:24,680 --> 00:24:27,360 What our future might hold, erm... 437 00:24:27,440 --> 00:24:28,880 Captain Farnon! 438 00:24:28,960 --> 00:24:31,320 Mr Herriot's on t' telephone for you. 439 00:24:36,160 --> 00:24:37,440 Right. 440 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:47,280 I took the liberty of booking a table at The Renniston. 441 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:48,640 I hope that suits? 442 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:52,200 It'll do. 443 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:54,280 Sorry. Again. 444 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:56,200 You're all right. 445 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:58,400 You've had a lot on with the practice. 446 00:24:58,480 --> 00:25:02,920 True, but from now on, I'm putting you first. 447 00:25:04,320 --> 00:25:05,760 Glad to hear it. 448 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,240 Good God, what's that? 449 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:28,760 SOFTLY: It's a barn owl. 450 00:25:30,080 --> 00:25:32,320 Female, I think. You can tell... 451 00:25:32,400 --> 00:25:34,440 by the feathers. They're a darker colour. 452 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:37,960 My father was a keen bird-watcher. 453 00:25:38,040 --> 00:25:39,600 So was mine. 454 00:25:40,920 --> 00:25:43,520 Surely, she should've flown off as soon as she saw us. 455 00:25:43,600 --> 00:25:45,200 SOFTLY: All right, my friend. 456 00:25:46,440 --> 00:25:47,720 All right. 457 00:25:55,520 --> 00:25:56,760 All right. 458 00:26:00,160 --> 00:26:01,440 All right. 459 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:09,240 No sign of any broken bones or dislocations. 460 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:12,800 HE CHUCKLES 461 00:26:12,880 --> 00:26:14,960 Her bill's fine. 462 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:16,520 Keel feels normal. 463 00:26:19,960 --> 00:26:21,320 No wing damage. 464 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:26,000 No blood in the ears. 465 00:26:26,080 --> 00:26:29,040 Chances are she's been clipped, not hit outright. 466 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:30,960 Will she survive? 467 00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:32,920 She's trembling, which means she's stunned. 468 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:35,360 She might still die from the shock. 469 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:37,480 Surely, there's something we can do? 470 00:26:37,560 --> 00:26:41,040 We can put her in a dark, calm place to recover and hope for the best. 471 00:26:41,120 --> 00:26:44,400 There's a cardboard box in the car. Would you bring it to me? 472 00:26:53,240 --> 00:26:56,600 You go in. I won't be long. All right. 473 00:26:56,680 --> 00:26:58,200 Oh, here they are! 474 00:26:58,280 --> 00:27:00,200 We almost sent out a search party. 475 00:27:00,280 --> 00:27:01,560 Oh, I'm sorry we're late. 476 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:03,560 We had a runaway childminder. 477 00:27:03,640 --> 00:27:05,160 Aw, what a handsome fella. 478 00:27:05,240 --> 00:27:07,080 A patient. I just need to run him home quickly. 479 00:27:07,160 --> 00:27:08,640 Don't be daft. Bring him in. 480 00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:10,160 You wouldn't mind? Course not. 481 00:27:10,240 --> 00:27:11,440 The more, the merrier. 482 00:27:11,520 --> 00:27:14,960 That's it. Lead the way to the pub, Granville. 483 00:27:24,840 --> 00:27:27,840 I thought it might be nice to have a little watering hole in my garden. 484 00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:29,440 Oh, goodness! 485 00:27:29,520 --> 00:27:31,680 Cosy, isn't it? This is the life. 486 00:27:31,760 --> 00:27:33,760 We like to think so. 487 00:27:33,840 --> 00:27:36,960 Make yourselves at home. I'll rustle up some drinks. 488 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:38,560 Thank you. 489 00:27:45,800 --> 00:27:47,760 That's quite the papilloma you've got there. 490 00:27:47,840 --> 00:27:50,760 I thought about removing it but decided to leave it be. 491 00:27:50,840 --> 00:27:53,200 How come? The position mostly. 492 00:27:53,280 --> 00:27:54,560 Shouldn't be too difficult. 493 00:27:54,640 --> 00:27:57,560 You don't think it's too close to the infraorbital artery? 494 00:27:57,640 --> 00:28:00,760 Possibly, but still worth a try. 495 00:28:00,840 --> 00:28:02,760 Since it's not troubling him... STOMACH RUMBLES 496 00:28:02,840 --> 00:28:04,480 Excuse me! THEY CHUCKLE 497 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:05,840 Well, you did say "come hungry". 498 00:28:05,920 --> 00:28:07,440 I did indeed! 499 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:09,000 But slight change of plan. 500 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:11,760 I thought we might pop over to our new favourite restaurant. 501 00:28:11,840 --> 00:28:15,320 It's a bit of a drive, but the food is spectacular. 502 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:17,720 Perfect. That sounds lovely. 503 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:19,360 I'll just help Zoe with the drinks. 504 00:28:26,640 --> 00:28:28,680 I'm so sorry you've been roped into this. 505 00:28:28,760 --> 00:28:30,320 Gosh, yes, cos it's such a hardship, 506 00:28:30,400 --> 00:28:33,080 having to play with children all afternoon. 507 00:28:33,160 --> 00:28:36,480 Uncle Tris! Uncle Tris! Can we play Tarzan? 508 00:28:36,560 --> 00:28:40,720 Yeah, or, even better idea, we could read one of your books, 509 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:42,320 as quietly as we can? 510 00:28:42,400 --> 00:28:44,120 DISTANT BANG 511 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:45,920 What was that? 512 00:28:48,320 --> 00:28:49,960 TRISTAN SIGHS, CAT MEOWS 513 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,600 I was only trying to tame them. 514 00:28:56,280 --> 00:28:59,880 How on earth did you manage to get them from the shed on your own? 515 00:29:02,640 --> 00:29:04,400 Fish paste. 516 00:29:06,440 --> 00:29:07,600 It's inspired. 517 00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:10,520 Look what a mess they've made. 518 00:29:10,600 --> 00:29:12,120 It's not their fault. 519 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:15,120 No, it's not. It's the first time they've been inside. 520 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:16,920 Sorry. 521 00:29:19,400 --> 00:29:22,520 Cats are their own masters, Jimmy. 522 00:29:22,600 --> 00:29:24,920 Especially these ones. They've grown up in the wild. 523 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:27,800 You can't expect them to go against their natural instincts. 524 00:29:27,880 --> 00:29:30,200 Even if I really like them? 525 00:29:30,280 --> 00:29:31,920 Even then. 526 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,440 Especially then. 527 00:29:33,520 --> 00:29:35,520 I wish I could be more like a cat. 528 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:38,120 Never having to do what I'm told. CHARLOTTE LAUGHS 529 00:29:39,920 --> 00:29:41,640 I think we all do, Jimmy. Mm. 530 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:43,160 CAT MEOWS 531 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:50,680 ALL: Cheers. 532 00:29:53,360 --> 00:29:55,520 Goodness. That's got a kick. 533 00:29:55,600 --> 00:29:58,880 Nonsense, man, barely any gin in there, mostly tonic. 534 00:29:58,960 --> 00:30:01,080 Are you all settled in now after your move? 535 00:30:01,160 --> 00:30:03,400 Finally, but it's taken forever. 536 00:30:03,480 --> 00:30:05,160 Would you like a tour? 537 00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:07,520 We've just had a new refrigerator fitted. 538 00:30:09,120 --> 00:30:10,640 Why not? 539 00:30:10,720 --> 00:30:13,080 I've whipped a million of these papillomas off, James. 540 00:30:13,160 --> 00:30:14,800 I'm sure it'll be fine. 541 00:30:14,880 --> 00:30:16,240 We can do it now if you like? 542 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:18,160 He tends to do this, sorry. 543 00:30:18,240 --> 00:30:20,080 You want to take him to the surgery now? 544 00:30:20,160 --> 00:30:21,440 God, no. CHUCKLING 545 00:30:21,520 --> 00:30:24,280 We'll pop him on the bar and do it right here. 546 00:30:27,720 --> 00:30:31,120 You must be feeling better by now? 547 00:30:31,200 --> 00:30:34,320 I mean, you really made light work of my picnic, didn't you? 548 00:30:35,840 --> 00:30:37,400 CAT MEOWS 549 00:30:40,400 --> 00:30:41,960 There we go. 550 00:30:44,280 --> 00:30:48,800 Right, how are you doing, little man? Hello! 551 00:30:50,120 --> 00:30:51,640 Now your eyes are brighter. 552 00:30:54,080 --> 00:30:57,160 Breathing sounds clear. Not long till freedom now. 553 00:31:00,160 --> 00:31:02,040 I can't really blame Jimmy, can I? 554 00:31:03,640 --> 00:31:05,240 I'll be sad to see you go myself. 555 00:31:09,480 --> 00:31:13,240 "Not 30 paces crouched Sabor, the huge lioness, lashing her tail. 556 00:31:13,320 --> 00:31:15,800 "Cautiously, she moved a great padded paw forward, 557 00:31:15,880 --> 00:31:18,280 "noiselessly placing it before she lifted the next. 558 00:31:18,360 --> 00:31:19,440 "Thus, she advanced, 559 00:31:19,520 --> 00:31:22,520 "her belly low, almost touching the surface of the ground. 560 00:31:22,600 --> 00:31:25,480 "A great cat preparing to spring upon its prey. 561 00:31:25,560 --> 00:31:26,800 "No longer the tail lashed. 562 00:31:26,880 --> 00:31:29,160 "Quiet and straight behind her, it lay. 563 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:31,800 "An instant, she paused thus, as though turned to stone, 564 00:31:31,880 --> 00:31:33,560 "and then, with an awful scream... 565 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:36,200 "she sprang!" THEY GIGGLE 566 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:40,560 "Sabor the lioness was a wise hunter." 567 00:31:40,640 --> 00:31:43,640 "To one less wise, the wild alarm with her fierce cry as she sprang" 568 00:31:43,720 --> 00:31:45,400 "would've seemed a foolish thing," 569 00:31:45,480 --> 00:31:47,840 "for she could not more surely have fallen upon her victims" 570 00:31:47,920 --> 00:31:51,360 "had she but quietly leapt without that loud shriek." 571 00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:03,560 There we are. That should stop any bleeding. 572 00:32:03,640 --> 00:32:05,320 Nicely done. You did the hard part. 573 00:32:05,400 --> 00:32:06,600 Exceptional work, Granville. 574 00:32:06,680 --> 00:32:08,520 Once that heals, you'd never know it was there. 575 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:10,160 It was very much a team effort. 576 00:32:10,240 --> 00:32:13,200 It's good to be cautious with intricate procedures. 577 00:32:13,280 --> 00:32:15,160 But practice makes perfect. 578 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:17,520 He would never. Now, then! 579 00:32:17,600 --> 00:32:19,960 Did she show you the fridge? She did, indeed. 580 00:32:20,040 --> 00:32:22,680 What do you reckon to it? Big. And cold. Great. 581 00:32:22,760 --> 00:32:24,120 We brought something to nibble on 582 00:32:24,200 --> 00:32:25,960 since Granville seems intent on starving us. 583 00:32:26,040 --> 00:32:27,280 Oh! 584 00:32:27,360 --> 00:32:29,000 Butterfingers... 585 00:32:30,120 --> 00:32:31,760 Look at that! Greedy guts. 586 00:32:31,840 --> 00:32:34,640 Proof the procedure was a success, I suppose. 587 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:36,120 Absolutely. 588 00:32:36,200 --> 00:32:39,240 Right, are we off to this restaurant, then? Sure, sure. 589 00:32:39,320 --> 00:32:42,240 But first, let's raise a glass to Happy's good health. 590 00:32:42,320 --> 00:32:44,480 I've got just the bottle somewhere, a lovely vintage. 591 00:32:44,560 --> 00:32:46,160 Bear with us a tick. 592 00:32:58,840 --> 00:33:01,080 TRISTAN SIGHS I could throttle Siegfried. 593 00:33:01,160 --> 00:33:04,120 Not on my account. I've thoroughly enjoyed myself. 594 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:06,040 I'm sensing you may have been a tomboy? 595 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:09,400 Through and through. Climbed every tree in Hampshire. 596 00:33:09,480 --> 00:33:12,400 Explains why you're a natural with Jimmy. 597 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:14,240 He's such a darling, it's easy. 598 00:33:15,920 --> 00:33:18,800 Was there something you wanted to tell me earlier? 599 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:20,680 Before we were interrupted. 600 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:23,320 I told Siegfried about your trip. 601 00:33:24,880 --> 00:33:26,840 He put the wind up me about you running off 602 00:33:26,920 --> 00:33:28,400 with some American scoundrel. 603 00:33:28,480 --> 00:33:29,800 SHE CHUCKLES 604 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:34,560 So I was thinking that I might... 605 00:33:39,640 --> 00:33:42,280 To tell you the truth, I almost proposed. 606 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:47,960 Er, Tristan... We've been together for a while. 607 00:33:48,040 --> 00:33:50,040 I probably should have asked you already. 608 00:33:51,400 --> 00:33:52,440 I want to. 609 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:54,080 A lot. 610 00:33:55,360 --> 00:33:56,720 Because I love you. 611 00:34:01,600 --> 00:34:03,880 But something keeps telling me it's not that simple. 612 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:07,440 It wouldn't be fair to try to hold you back 613 00:34:07,520 --> 00:34:10,280 just because it would suit me better if you stayed. 614 00:34:14,200 --> 00:34:17,080 So, just to clarify, you aren't proposing? 615 00:34:18,920 --> 00:34:19,880 No. 616 00:34:19,960 --> 00:34:23,440 I love you too, desperately, 617 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:25,480 but we can't settle down now. 618 00:34:25,560 --> 00:34:27,280 We've only just got our freedom back. 619 00:34:27,360 --> 00:34:29,880 I know. We've missed out on so much. 620 00:34:29,960 --> 00:34:31,440 Exactly. 621 00:34:31,520 --> 00:34:33,440 Far too many adventures to be had first. 622 00:34:33,520 --> 00:34:37,320 But I promise you I have no plans to run off with any scoundrels. 623 00:34:39,520 --> 00:34:41,080 It's not you I want to leave, Tristan. 624 00:34:41,160 --> 00:34:42,640 No, I know that. 625 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,760 You need to find where you fit in. 626 00:34:47,240 --> 00:34:49,000 You don't have to promise me anything. 627 00:34:57,320 --> 00:34:59,480 DOROTHY: When did you last sit still for this long? 628 00:35:01,080 --> 00:35:02,840 I'm not sure I can remember. 629 00:35:04,400 --> 00:35:08,720 My Ron was nothing like you. He did everything at a snail's pace. 630 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:09,920 Always putting things off, 631 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:12,680 insisting he had time to catch up with himself. 632 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:15,840 Turns out he didn't. 633 00:35:18,560 --> 00:35:19,800 After Evelyn... 634 00:35:21,720 --> 00:35:23,400 my work was a welcome distraction. 635 00:35:25,320 --> 00:35:28,760 Without it, I'm not sure what would've become of me. 636 00:35:28,840 --> 00:35:31,920 I'm sorry. Oh, it's a long time ago. 637 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,560 But you've never slowed down. 638 00:35:36,320 --> 00:35:37,640 I had no reason to. 639 00:35:39,520 --> 00:35:40,920 Until now. 640 00:35:45,760 --> 00:35:48,320 It's easy to give up hope... 641 00:35:48,400 --> 00:35:51,400 that someone else might come along. 642 00:35:53,680 --> 00:35:57,400 Who's willing to accept us... as we are now. 643 00:35:57,480 --> 00:36:01,800 Mm. Older, wiser. Slightly bruised. 644 00:36:04,160 --> 00:36:06,320 It would take someone quite special, wouldn't it? 645 00:36:07,920 --> 00:36:09,920 Someone with a good heart. 646 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:12,360 Even though they try to keep it hidden. 647 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:15,000 Passionate. 648 00:36:15,080 --> 00:36:16,640 Kind. 649 00:36:18,240 --> 00:36:20,000 Prone to absent-mindedness. 650 00:36:22,120 --> 00:36:25,920 Someone not afraid to put one in one's place when necessary. 651 00:36:28,480 --> 00:36:31,880 With an insatiable appetite for fun and a questionable taste in music. 652 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:35,720 We got lucky, didn't we? 653 00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:38,680 Be a shame to forget that. 654 00:36:40,160 --> 00:36:43,320 As I say, I fully intend to reassess my priorities. 655 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:45,080 Good. 656 00:36:45,160 --> 00:36:46,960 Cos if we're to have a future together, 657 00:36:47,040 --> 00:36:48,320 I won't be an afterthought. 658 00:36:49,680 --> 00:36:51,320 You... You never were. 659 00:36:53,720 --> 00:36:55,000 Look! Oh! 660 00:36:57,440 --> 00:36:59,000 Isn't she beautiful? 661 00:37:01,560 --> 00:37:03,880 You're not an afterthought. I promise. 662 00:37:05,840 --> 00:37:07,120 Quite the opposite. 663 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:10,920 I would like us to have a future together. 664 00:37:12,440 --> 00:37:13,800 Very much. 665 00:37:13,880 --> 00:37:15,800 And if you... 666 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:19,840 were able to give me another chance to prove that to you... 667 00:37:22,320 --> 00:37:23,760 I'd be extremely grateful. 668 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:30,600 Dorothy, would you consider making things between us more permanent? 669 00:37:33,720 --> 00:37:35,760 Would you do me the honour of becoming my wife? 670 00:37:41,880 --> 00:37:43,080 Oh! 671 00:37:50,400 --> 00:37:52,560 How come they didn't feed you? 672 00:37:52,640 --> 00:37:55,200 Well, we were promised lunch... 673 00:37:55,280 --> 00:37:57,880 But only got gin and half a sausage roll. 674 00:37:57,960 --> 00:38:00,560 We managed to get them to the restaurant in the end. 675 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:02,360 But it were closed. 676 00:38:02,440 --> 00:38:05,880 Well, I'm so thrilled my sacrifice was worth it. 677 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:07,880 Sorry, Tris. It won't happen again. 678 00:38:07,960 --> 00:38:09,400 Oh, no, I don't blame you. 679 00:38:09,480 --> 00:38:11,880 It was our illustrious leader's fault. 680 00:38:11,960 --> 00:38:15,400 Any idea where he vanished off to? I'm not sure. 681 00:38:15,480 --> 00:38:18,200 SING-SONG: My gallant crew, good morning! 682 00:38:18,280 --> 00:38:21,600 Sir, good morning! How the devil are we? 683 00:38:21,680 --> 00:38:25,200 Worn out. After an unexpected spot of baby-sitting. 684 00:38:25,280 --> 00:38:27,280 We've certainly been better. 685 00:38:27,360 --> 00:38:28,760 You doing a bunk wasn't ideal. 686 00:38:28,840 --> 00:38:31,120 No, I expect it wasn't. 687 00:38:31,200 --> 00:38:32,920 I didn't mean to leave you all in the lurch, 688 00:38:33,000 --> 00:38:34,120 but it was a dire emergency. 689 00:38:34,200 --> 00:38:36,280 Whatever happened? 690 00:38:36,360 --> 00:38:38,400 I went to smooth things over with Dorothy. 691 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:40,160 You were both right. I've neglected her. 692 00:38:40,240 --> 00:38:41,920 Is that it? 693 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,640 Well, you encouraged me to build bridges. 694 00:38:43,720 --> 00:38:46,720 Yes, not at the most inconvenient moment possible. 695 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:48,200 Sometimes, love is inconvenient. 696 00:38:48,280 --> 00:38:49,800 HELEN: Very poetic. 697 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:54,240 Anyway, I will, of course, cover all calls today as penance. 698 00:38:54,320 --> 00:38:56,520 And I've seen the error of my ways. 699 00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:58,320 There's more to life than work, after all. 700 00:38:58,400 --> 00:38:59,600 TRISTAN: Hallelujah. 701 00:39:01,320 --> 00:39:03,160 And is Dorothy all right? 702 00:39:03,240 --> 00:39:05,720 She's perfectly fine, yes. You sure about that? 703 00:39:05,800 --> 00:39:08,800 Well, I doubt she would've accepted my offer of marriage if she wasn't. 704 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:11,280 But... what? 705 00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:15,040 Are you serious? I can't believe it either, but yes. 706 00:39:15,120 --> 00:39:17,680 Dorothy and I are engaged to be married. 707 00:39:17,760 --> 00:39:22,040 Siegfried! You dark old horse! Congratulations! 708 00:39:22,120 --> 00:39:24,040 Congratulations, Siegfried! 709 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:26,880 Good for you, Siegfried. You're a lucky man. 710 00:39:26,960 --> 00:39:28,640 That's lovely. 711 00:39:29,880 --> 00:39:31,720 Congratulations, Mr Farnon. 712 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:33,240 Thank you. Wonderful news. 713 00:39:47,960 --> 00:39:51,000 Full recovery? Oh, fighting fit. 714 00:39:51,080 --> 00:39:52,200 Excellent. 715 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:04,880 You should, er, probably have this back. 716 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:07,240 Oh, not necessary. My news changes nothing. 717 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:10,200 I won't be needing it. She said no? 718 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,600 I didn't actually ask. 719 00:40:11,680 --> 00:40:14,080 I'm sorry to hear that. No, don't be. 720 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:17,280 She's so excited... 721 00:40:18,320 --> 00:40:19,880 and I'm happy for her. 722 00:40:21,040 --> 00:40:22,600 It's only a few months. I'll survive. 723 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,160 Keep it. 724 00:40:25,240 --> 00:40:27,800 You never know when the right opportunity might crop up. 725 00:40:30,880 --> 00:40:32,520 Well, apparently so! 726 00:40:32,600 --> 00:40:34,480 SIEGFRIED CHUCKLES I have to admit, 727 00:40:34,560 --> 00:40:37,360 I thought it might've been curtains for you and Dorothy. So did I. 728 00:40:37,440 --> 00:40:39,440 Yeah. With everything so busy, 729 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:42,120 it's been difficult to give her the attention she deserves. 730 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:44,480 Living under the same roof will certainly make it easier. 731 00:40:44,560 --> 00:40:45,920 How pragmatic. 732 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:49,840 We can't all moon about in the first flush of love like you, Tristan. 733 00:40:49,920 --> 00:40:52,760 In later life, one has to make sensible decisions. 734 00:40:52,840 --> 00:40:56,880 Hm! As long as you're happy. I am. 735 00:40:56,960 --> 00:40:59,320 We are. Ecstatic. 736 00:41:05,840 --> 00:41:07,560 Sorry we didn't bring him back last night. 737 00:41:07,640 --> 00:41:10,520 We were slightly held up. Oh, that's all right. 738 00:41:10,600 --> 00:41:12,960 We removed the papilloma, and it's healing nicely. 739 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:14,680 If you keep the area as clean as you can, 740 00:41:14,760 --> 00:41:16,520 there shouldn't be any complications. 741 00:41:16,600 --> 00:41:18,360 Oh, look at him. 742 00:41:18,440 --> 00:41:21,120 He's pleased as punch it's gone. HAPPY GROANS 743 00:41:22,280 --> 00:41:24,600 Yeah, he's clearly cock-a-hoop. 744 00:41:24,680 --> 00:41:26,800 Happy's his old self again. 745 00:41:26,880 --> 00:41:28,120 Thank you, both. 746 00:41:28,200 --> 00:41:30,800 Bye now. Come on, you! 747 00:41:32,560 --> 00:41:33,680 A happy customer. 748 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:35,320 Thanks to Granville. 749 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:37,600 And you should've seen his dexterity taking it off. 750 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:39,920 SNAPS FINGERS It was incredible. 751 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:42,440 I understand it now, how he's done so well for himself. 752 00:41:43,760 --> 00:41:46,320 He's done all right, but he had a head-start. 753 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:47,920 No need to compare yourself. 754 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,160 I can't deny I'd love to give you everything they have, 755 00:41:50,200 --> 00:41:52,200 but it's his attitude I was most impressed with. 756 00:41:52,280 --> 00:41:54,240 He had complete confidence over his abilities. 757 00:41:55,600 --> 00:41:56,840 You're just as good as him. 758 00:41:58,280 --> 00:42:00,360 Wouldn't hurt to take a leaf out of his book, though. 759 00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:06,720 Erm... in all the excitement, 760 00:42:06,800 --> 00:42:09,240 I forgot to mention I'd invited Dorothy to join us for lunch. 761 00:42:09,320 --> 00:42:10,280 I hope that's all right? 762 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:12,400 Course. SHE CHUCKLES 763 00:42:12,480 --> 00:42:14,000 I thought she might be coming. 764 00:42:15,120 --> 00:42:17,720 Also, I should thank you. 765 00:42:17,800 --> 00:42:19,520 For your advice. 766 00:42:19,600 --> 00:42:21,680 I wouldn't call it advice... 767 00:42:21,760 --> 00:42:23,480 Much-needed home truths, then. 768 00:42:23,560 --> 00:42:26,840 I only said you shouldn't neglect her. 769 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:29,440 And helped me see what's been staring me in the face. 770 00:42:29,520 --> 00:42:30,920 DOOR OPENS DOROTHY: Knock, knock! 771 00:42:31,000 --> 00:42:34,320 Here she is, the woman of the hour. 772 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:36,440 Congratulations, Dorothy. 773 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:39,720 I thought my ears were burning. He's told you, then? 774 00:42:39,800 --> 00:42:42,880 I'm over the moon for you both. Thank you, Aud. 775 00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:46,320 My head's still spinning, but I'm thrilled to bits. 776 00:42:46,400 --> 00:42:48,560 Now, you must let me give you a hand with something. 777 00:42:48,640 --> 00:42:50,600 No, no, you two go and get settled. 778 00:42:50,680 --> 00:42:54,680 I'll join you for a sherry since we're celebrating. 779 00:42:56,040 --> 00:42:57,160 After you. 780 00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:05,200 Right, you two. There's food and shelter here. 781 00:43:05,280 --> 00:43:06,480 Take it or leave it. 782 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,720 Ginny is a fickle one. 783 00:43:09,800 --> 00:43:12,480 It's all right, Olly, old chap. 784 00:43:12,560 --> 00:43:14,240 You've still got us. 785 00:43:15,360 --> 00:43:18,360 Captain Farnon, have you fallen in love with a cat? 786 00:43:18,440 --> 00:43:20,520 That's a little strong. 787 00:43:21,520 --> 00:43:23,800 Though, I might keep an eye out while you're away. 788 00:43:23,880 --> 00:43:27,120 I knew you'd see the light. He is a very charming cat. 789 00:43:30,200 --> 00:43:32,720 Speaking of me going, I've been giving it some thought. 790 00:43:32,800 --> 00:43:34,600 You should come out to visit. 791 00:43:34,680 --> 00:43:36,840 That sounds like a wonderful idea. 792 00:43:38,560 --> 00:43:42,960 But I think I might've had my fill of adventures for a little while. 793 00:43:44,360 --> 00:43:47,240 Of course. That makes perfect sense. 794 00:43:47,320 --> 00:43:49,720 My time away was cut short. Yours wasn't. 795 00:43:52,840 --> 00:43:54,640 But you must write. 796 00:43:54,720 --> 00:43:57,000 I intend to live vicariously through you. 797 00:43:57,080 --> 00:43:58,520 I will. 798 00:44:00,240 --> 00:44:02,320 Good. Oh! 799 00:44:02,400 --> 00:44:05,760 Oh, great, now he's abandoning me, too. 800 00:44:05,840 --> 00:44:07,360 He'll come back when he's hungry. 801 00:44:08,840 --> 00:44:11,000 Wait, who does that remind me of? 802 00:44:13,520 --> 00:44:16,200 Are you comparing me to a grumpy feral cat? 803 00:44:16,280 --> 00:44:17,800 No... 804 00:44:17,880 --> 00:44:19,080 to a handsome wild creature 805 00:44:19,160 --> 00:44:21,280 with a big heart and the kindest nature. 806 00:44:21,360 --> 00:44:22,880 Well saved.