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The Archers: 08/12/2020

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08/12/2020

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Chris’s paranoia threatens to overwhelm him.

Chris’s paranoia threatens to overwhelm him, and Kirsty struggles with the prospect of moving.

Kirsty and Jill laugh together following a rehearsal with Roman which didn’t involve much actual rehearsing. Kirsty’s handed in her resignation at the Wildlife Trust and at Grey Gables. Jill’s going to miss Kirsty but is confident they can keep in touch with video calls. Kirsty gets upset at the thought of leaving Ambridge really sinks in. There is so much she’s going to miss. Jill reminds her she’s got a lot of time ahead of her for new adventures. 

Alice gets cross with Chris for constantly asking what she’s up to. He insists he just wants to be sure she’s OK. In private, Chris calls Alice’s midwife and asks about Alice’s prospects now she’s completed a detox. The midwife can’t offer any assurances nor can she rule out whether the baby will be affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome. 

Alice returns home from visiting Fallon to a very panicky Chris. She made a detour to the shop on the way home so she’s later than he expected as he called Fallon to find out when Alice set off. He admits to phoning the midwife to allay his worries and apologises which in turn prompts Alice to apologise. She shows him a card she wrote in detox with five reasons for not drinking. She says it’s already helping her stay sober even though she’s scared of life without alcohol. They both feel the baby move and are reunited. They’re going to beat Alice’s addiction, together.

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