02/09/2021

Lilian drops off a hamper to Jakob at the vet practice. She can’t thank him enough for being thorough with his checks on Double Bill despite her pressuring him to sign the horse off for purchase. Lilian’s gift interrupts Denise and Jakob’s chat. Denise almost didn’t take up Jakob’s invitation to talk but did so out of loyalty to Alistair and the practice. Jakob admits he misses her skills, and recognises he’s been insensitive. Denise explains she’s feeling stressed at home with both of her children moving out.
Alistair plans to take Mousse to a rescue centre but Jazzer tries to persuade him otherwise. Alistair needs someone to come home to, especially when he’s had a hard week like this one. But the canine companionship that Jazzer’s describing isn’t forthcoming from Mousse with Alistair. Alistair’s relieved to learn Denise and Jakob have come to an agreement and she will resume working at the practice. When Jakob notices Denise’s fondness for Mousse he suggests that she takes the dog