14/01/2021

Alistair’s shocked to find Philip on his doorstep. Philip insists everything he’s been accused of is fake news. Alistair finds that hard to believe and Philip admits there are some issues that need sorting. Alistair has realised that Gavin’s gambling problem wasn’t real. Philip jumps on this and appeals to Alistair as the only person who has been willing to help. Alistair invites him in.

Kirsty quizzes Helen about the Elms homeless shelter. She wants to volunteer there as soon as she can. Helen thinks Kirsty should get herself sorted first before looking to help others. But Kirsty is adamant she must do something now. Helen can’t believe that Kirsty has been looking for Blake, Kenzie and Jordan in places where people sleep rough around Borchester. She’s not thinking straight. But Kirsty corrects Helen; that was the case when she was with Philip but now her eyes are open and she wants to find those three lads.

Philip tells Alistair that his arrangement with his workers was equivalent to paying them at least the minimum wage. He insists it was better that way as the lads were no good with figures. He asks Alistair to get his explanation to Kirsty. Alistair doesn’t want to be involved and asks Philip to leave just as Jim arrives home. Jim is keen to hear Philip’s side of things. He lets Philip talk and then starts to throw his verbal punches. Philip walks out. Alistair asks his dad if he’s alright. Jim replies yes, he’s been needing to say that for decades but only now has he found the right words.