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Tom gives Fallon the news that they won鈥檛 be giving her a long lease on the Tearoom. He reassures her it鈥檚 nothing she鈥檚 done wrong. Perceptive Lynda sees Fallon鈥檚 upset when she confuses an order. Fallon explains her conversation with Tom. Lynda assures her she鈥檚 doing brilliantly, the Tearoom is a success. Yes, but for how long, declares Fallon. She understands the Bridge Farm Archers might want to keep their options open, but with the possibility of competition in the form of a coffee chain just down the road, she doesn鈥檛 want to lose vital footfall. It couldn鈥檛 come at a worse time, with Harrison about to reduce his hours. Lynda reckons Fallon needs some work-life balance too. Fallon counters she loves her job, it doesn鈥檛 feel like work, but concedes a holiday would be nice. Lynda offers her a loan. Fallon鈥檚 touched by her kindness, but says she doesn鈥檛 need one at the moment. Lynda declares she鈥檒l make it her mission to ensure the community supports the Tearoom.
Pip returns Stella鈥檚 bag, feeling awkward about last night. She scuttles off, leaving Stella exasperated. She catches up with Pip, saying she doesn鈥檛 want things to be weird between them. Pip wants to forget it ever happened, but Stella says there鈥檚 no need to be embarrassed. It was just a kiss and not a big deal. Pip thaws, and they drink tea together. She thanks Stella for making it normal. Stella reassures Pip; last night was down to both of them. They agree they鈥檙e really glad they鈥檙e mates.