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Last-minute replacement Jakob turns up to play the organ at Ted Barrett鈥檚 funeral, a former resident of The Laurels. Alan tells him Ted鈥檚 family requested an upbeat service with a funny eulogy, before Alan gently relieves Jakob of his duties helping organise this year鈥檚 Christmas Show. Sykesy arrives for the service, sharing some fond and funny memories of Ted. Alan鈥檚 eulogy then goes down really well, with lots of laughter. After the service Sykesy is full of praise for Alan鈥檚 delivery. It鈥檚 also given Jakob an idea for the Christmas Show: an evening of stand-up comedy delivered by local farmers. Sykesy thinks it鈥檚 a brilliant idea, his enthusiasm overwhelming any objections from Alan. It looks like they鈥檝e got a Christmas Show!
Justin helps Natasha get her buggy out of the shop, then praises her and Tom on their plans to remodel the Tearoom, starting on Wednesday when they take over from Fallon. Justin feigns surprise when Natasha mentions their intention to bid for Oliver鈥檚 land, but quickly offers to run an eye over their proposal, if it would help. Natasha suspects there is more to Justin鈥檚 altruism than meets the eye, but goes along with it for now. Later in The Bull, once he鈥檚 had a look, Justin gravely informs Natasha that their figures simply don鈥檛 add up. In which case, Natasha responds, they could just aim to build a house on the land instead of trying to farm it. Canny Natasha thanks Justin for pushing her in the right direction and goes quickly, with her buggy, leaving Justin feeling frustrated.