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SIEGFRIED: Tristan!

Well, you can bring your rabbit in by all means,

but... we are busy.

You'll have to wait.

However, I'm...

It won't be too long.

We'll see you shortly.

He's not upstairs. Well, he were just here.

He can't have gone far.

OVERLAPPING CHATTER

I'm so sorry for the slight delay, everyone.

Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

James? Have you seen Tristan?

He was just here... He's vanished.

About this drop-in system, it's far too much.

Can't stop, full surgery!

Tristan?

DOG WHINES

Tristan!

Get in there!

We're chock-a-block, in case you hadn't noticed!

I think you're in trouble. Hardly, I'm a grown adult.

And yet, we're hiding.

This is the only way I can get a breather.

Siegfried's working us all into the ground

so he can bring in more business. And we're like ships in the night.

TRISTAN SIGHS I know. I'm sorry.

But at least we're together now.

I hate to break it to you, but I actually came to ask a favour.

Ah! And there I was thinking you missed me.

I did.

But we've got wild cats living in the gardens.

I'm worried they're ill.

Are you sure they're wild, not strays?

Yes. Our groundsman said there's been a feral family

on the estate for years.

Are we still talking about the cats?

Would you mind coming to take a look?

Daddy said I should leave them,

but they're such adorable little scraps - I haven't the heart.

Of course I'll come.

JAMES: There you are!

Siegfried's very keen to track you down, by the way.

Yes, I'm aware.

Hang on, you're not leaving us in the lurch, are you?

I'm expected at Heston, I'm afraid. A cow with mastitis.

But we're inundated!

Sorry!

Whenever you can. No rush.

JAMES: I tried talking to Siegfried.

It went exactly as you can imagine.

No surprise there, then.

We've always accepted urgent cases,

but now he expects us to treat every little concern on the spot,

no appointment necessary.

I'm constantly on the go, and I barely get to see you.

Treating poorly cows doesn't count.

I can manage. It's you I worry about, working flat out all t'time.

Siegfried means well.

He's just anxious about the future of the practice.

There won't be a practice if you're all jiggered.

True. Anyway, I better get on. Who's got mastitis?

Mrs Porter.

Shall we go and see her together?

Here we go! JAMES GROANS SOFTLY

Ooh, and also...

I bumped into Irene Sparrow on t'way over.

She's bringing her dog round to show you.

No rest for the wicked.

At least you get to stay here a bit longer?

Every cloud.

'Ere. Oh, thank you.

Come on, Rosie-Posie.

Claws all trimmed to perfection.

Best of luck in the show, Mrs Fawcett.

You are a marvel, love. Ta-da.

Well done.

In spite of your disappearing act earlier,

I think this morning, we actually hit a new peak.

My blood pressure certainly did. Must you be so dramatic?

You don't seriously think we can keep this up?

What attitude's that?

A sane one?

You know, if I were a partner... Which you're not.

If I were, I wouldn't be scared by the likes of Granville Bennett.

Who said anything about Granville Bennett?

I'm merely extending our surgery hours

and welcoming in more clients.

If that happens to stop them seeking treatment elsewhere,

so be it. Hmm.

My bird's lost his chirp.

Am I too late for the surgery? Yes.No.

Take a seat. He'll be with you presently.

I'm sorry, no. I'm going to the Manor.

Your social life can wait until James gets back.

Oh, well, I'll just tell the General

that a parrot trumped his thoroughbred mare, shall I?

Fine. Yup.

That were Mrs Lunn. She said her whippet's no better.

She's bringing him in for the operation he might need.

When? Now. Right.

I can put her off, if you're too busy,

but you did say not to send anyone away?

I did. No need. The more, the merrier.

QUACKING

DOG WHINES

It's a papilloma, Mrs Sparrow. A wart, essentially.

Nothing to be concerned about, and it's not causing him any pain.

Told you there were nowt to worry about.

Oh, thank goodness.

Only, I have been fretting.

Well, the best plan would be to remove it,

but the snout is a delicate area.

There are a lot of blood vessels and arteries

that could prove tricky if we were to operate.

I tell you what.

Bring him into the surgery when you get a chance.

We'll take a proper look.

Oh, thank you.

DOG GRUNTS GENTLY, ROSIE GIGGLES

ENGINE ROARS

This seems to be their favourite haunt.

I've been putting food out for weeks,

but they're still nervous, so it might take a while to coax them out.

Hm.

Is it just the two of them? Their mother came first, by herself.

Then she appeared with two kittens.

One day, she left and hasn't been seen since.

Perhaps she's chosen me to take care of them.Hm.

Well, you do have a knack for looking after skittish creatures.

THEY CHUCKLE

Look. We have company. CAT MEWS

The ginger one is Ginny,

and that's Olly... Yep.

..the black and white one.

Named after my eldest siblings because they fight like cat and cat.

TRISTAN CHUCKLES

Not much of an appetite.

Normally, they can't get enough. That's what worries me.

Could be the sign of feline flu.

It can put them off their food.

Poor things. Mm.

Anything you can do? Yes.

But I'll need to catch them. You know, take a closer look.

I imagine that's going to be quite challenging

if they've never been handled? Yes.

Luckily, you have a professional to help.

CHARLOTTE: This is ridiculous.

We look like some dreadful music hall act.

You've been feeding them. You're the more familiar.

It makes sense for you to approach

and me to jump out and grab them. If you insist.

GINNY MEOWS Right, on the count of three.

One... One...

Two... Two...

Three! Three!

GINNY SQUEALS

There she is.

TRISTAN GRUNTS AND GROANS

Ow! Agh. CAT SQUEALS

CHARLOTTE CLEARS THROAT, CHUCKLES

CAT MEWS SOFTLY

Hello, Oliver, darling. How did you manage that?

Cupboard love, I expect. He must be famished.

Well, Ginny's a much tougher customer.

I'm a human pincushion.

But she must be starving too. TRISTAN HUFFS

Maybe we could tempt her with something too delicious to resist?

She's rather partial to fish.

Mm.

Even better, I'll put a sedative in it.

Good thinking. Why work harder than you have to?

DOROTHY:I'm very excited, and I'm absolutely starving.

Starving, I tell you!

SIEGFRIED: I'm beyond parched

if you wouldn't mind putting the kettle on?

Oh, hello. Hello.

I can't stop, I'm afraid. Obstructed whippet.

Should I hang on, then?

For?

You said you'd book a table somewhere nice

since we had to postpone the last one.

Ah...

You forgot. No! No, of course not.

Er, Tristan was called away on an emergency,

and I was forced to step into the breach here.

I don't suppose you'd mind waiting?

Well, I haven't got all day, but if you won't be too long?

Marvellous.

I'll bring you a pot through. Splendid! Splendid!

OK.

It does appear to be the flu.

Oh.

So I'm gonna have to take them back to the surgery.

Some decongestant powders and fluids should help.

I know they can be a handful, but I do love cats.

Such strong personalities.

Give me a dog any day.

All right. What about dog versus horse?

Dog.

Dangerous talk, Captain Farnon. HE CHUCKLES

I stand by it. SHE CHUCKLES

I shall miss this.

Don't worry. I'm gonna put my foot down with Siegfried.

You won't have to pine for me for too much longer.

There might be some pining, I'm afraid.

I have some news.

Go on.

Well, you know my time in Italy was cut short,

and I've been quite restless here ever since?

I do.

I've been rattling around this mausoleum of a house,

trying my best to be of use to Daddy,

all the while, feeling like I don't quite fit any more.

I'm familiar with that feeling.

I know.

Any idea where you might fit? Haven't the foggiest.

But I don't suppose I shall find out if I stay put.

Y-You're leaving? Not for long.

My sister Ginny and her husband, Hector, are moving to New York.

They've asked me to join them for a few months

to help Ginny get settled and explore what's out there.

I shall miss you terribly, of course.

Sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

And exactly what you need.

See...

this is why I love you.

I knew you'd understand.

CATS MEOW

I thought you were going to see the General's horse?

Actually, it was cats. Right.

You did say to take any job that crops up.

Yes. Jolly good. Carry on, then.

Is everything all right?

Charlotte's going to New York.

Don't tell me you've messed it up? No!

No. It's only for a few months. Well, there you are, then.

Why the long face?

You want her to stay.

Ideally, yes. Have you told her?

Of course not.

Well, you must. Stop her going.

Wouldn't that be unfair?

I tell you what'd be unfair,

Charlotte swept off her feet by some American cad.

TRISTAN SIGHS I'm so glad we had this talk (!)

I do wish you'd listen to me occasionally, Tristan.

I do know a thing or two about life.

Because you're such an expert on matters of the heart?

My instincts are often correct, yes.

Hmm. Then why is Dorothy waiting in the scullery?

Dorothy! Damn and blast!

There we go. CAT MEOWS

RAPID FOOTSTEPS

She left.

About an hour ago.

I were wondering when you might notice.

That's Granville's car. James!

Oh, he's getting out. Let's say hello.

Right.

You stay there, Rosie.

Fancy running into you!

Hello again, Granville. My wife, Zoe.

Pleasure.

And this must be the fair Helen? How do you do?

ZOE:Glad to meet you.

We heard about a waterfall, perfect for swimming?

Haven't missed the turning, have we?

Keep going till you get t'bend, then first track on your left.

Champion. Where are you headed?

Back to work. He's dedicated, this one.

You should come around to us sometime.

For a drink, a bite to eat?

Sounds lovely. Definitely.

How about tomorrow afternoon?

Er, we're quite hectic...

All the more reason to let your hair down.

We'd need to find someone to mind the kids.

I'll take that as a yes.

Willow House, Lower Brawton. One o'clock.

And come hungry. We'll cook you up a treat!

HORN HONKS

Thanks, Tris.

The papilloma's the size of a pea,

but it's the position that's awkward, on his snout.

Wouldn't want to hit an artery. That's what I thought.

And why are you telling me this?

I told Mrs Sparrow to bring him in.

If that happens to be tomorrow, I might not be here.

Because I'll need the afternoon off.

What's the occasion?

You can't begrudge him one afternoon?

Well... We're all used to hard work, Siegfried, but there is a limit.

I don't suppose Dorothy's turned up, has she?

I telephoned her, but she wasn't at home.

Yeah, well. If only you hadn't been too busy to spoil her.

All right. I'm more than aware the current approach is unpopular.

But was Granville Bennett gallivanting off

for a leisurely lunch today? I highly doubt it.

He went swimming, actually. We saw him and his wife

off to the waterfall for the afternoon.

They've invited us for lunch. That's where we're going.

You're taking time off to fraternise with the competition?

To get to know a fellow vet.

Well, I suppose you can sniff out what his plans are, at least.

He doesn't need to sniff anything out.

Granville is clearly far too busy enjoying life

to worry about the competition.

All the more reason for us to push ahead.

Seize the advantage while we can.

Take tomorrow off if you must.

I'll happily cover the weekend.

But we press on as usual on Monday.

Don't ask.

Since you're taking the reins tomorrow,

any chance you could watch the children?

Mrs H is busy, and Jimmy asked for you especially.

Well, I have been meaning to give him a tutorial on microscopy.

I don't see why not, no. Great. Thank you.

A-ha!

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH, KNOCK AT DOOR

Tristan!

May I come up?

If you must.

I've come to the conclusion you wouldn't be this morose

if you weren't madly in love. TRISTAN CHUCKLES

Mother's.

Perhaps if you make your intentions clear,

Charlotte might be inclined to stay.

I'm not intending to propose.

You know, Evelyn and I didn't have the smoothest path to begin with.

I always thought it was love at first sight?

Well, yes, it was, but I was very uncertain about marriage.

Couldn't quite convince myself she was willing to commit

to a lifetime of me. TRISTAN CHUCKLES

So I held back.

Almost missed my chance entirely.

So, what changed?

My fear of losing her outweighed my fear of rejection.

Sometimes, you have to take a risk.

And I'm so very glad I did.

RING BOX SNAPS SHUT

May I offer you some advice?

It would be churlish to refuse, I suppose.

Don't take Dorothy for granted.

MUSIC PLAYS

Here we go.

Tristan thinks I'm taking Dorothy for granted.

He's wrong, of course.

I mean, she's here so often...

..I've become accustomed to her presence.

When I'm working, I-I get absorbed with the task at hand.

She knows that.

All she had to do was give me a nudge.

Are you saying it's her fault you forgot she were waiting for you?

No, no, of course not.

I'm just explaining my side of things.

I wouldn't do that if she calls back.

"If"?

She had every right to be upset.

She didn't have to run off without a word...

And it's not just today.

You've given her the runaround a few times lately.

Not deliberately.

It's been all hands on deck with the practice.

I've been modernising, striving to push things forward.

Maybe so, but it's not an excuse to neglect me friend.

I assure you, it was never my intention.

You're right, of course.

I'll speak to her.

COCKEREL CROWS, LOW CHATTER

Morning, Christopher! Oh, morning, Mrs Hall!

Might I have a couple of your ginger beers?

Right y'are.

Thanks, love. My pleasure.

Right, you have a good day now!

You too. Cheerio!

All done.

I hope she likes it.

You're an angel, Mrs H.

HORSE HOOVES CLOP

'Both cats are doing well.'

Ginny's a feisty one. Definitely wild.

Oh, without a doubt.

How long till they come home? Another day or so.

I've made them a nest in the tack room.

I know they like to roam,

but I hate to think of them out in the elements all the time.

It's worth a try. What now, back to the grindstone?

Not today. I was hoping I could steal you away for lunch.

So that's why you look so smart.

Let me get changed quickly, and I'll be all yours.

You were quite right, James, it doesn't need doing.

For now, I'd say leave well alone.

I told Mrs Sparrow we'd hand him back today.

But we're going out... Excellent!

You can kill two birds with one stone.

And where are you off to?

Oh, an urgent personal matter has come up.

But you said you'd step in here and watch the kids for us?

James, I've been giving your argument some serious thought.

You're not wrong. Work does need to take a back seat sometimes.

This is one of those times.

Did you have to have that epiphany at this moment?

I'm afraid so.

And who's on call?

I'm sure Tristan would be delighted to volunteer.

My sincerest apologies.

Actions speak louder than words.

I thought perhaps we could spend the afternoon together?

If you could give me a chance to make it up to you?

Now it's convenient?

Or another time, whatever's best.

Our plans did slip my mind.

And I'm very sorry about that.

You could've just said so.

There's no need to make silly excuses.

I didn't want to disappoint you.

And so, of course, I disappointed you.

I was only put out because I was looking forward to it.

So was I.

Very much.

I've treated you terribly. Yet again.

If this were to change things between us,

I would never forgive myself.

I suppose another chance wouldn't hurt.

This looks delectable.

I wish I'd told you about my trip sooner.

I hope this wasn't all a ruse for preferential treatment.

Sadly not.

Well, we'll just have to make the most of what time we have left.

I'm not going for a while yet.

But when I do go, it'll fly by. Hm.

I'll be home before you know it.

Then maybe we should talk about what happens when you do.

What our future might hold, erm...

Captain Farnon!

Mr Herriot's on t' telephone for you.

Right.

I took the liberty of booking a table at The Renniston.

I hope that suits?

It'll do.

Sorry. Again.

You're all right.

You've had a lot on with the practice.

True, but from now on, I'm putting you first.

Glad to hear it.

Good God, what's that?

SOFTLY: It's a barn owl.

Female, I think. You can tell...

..by the feathers. They're a darker colour.

My father was a keen bird-watcher.

So was mine.

Surely, she should've flown off as soon as she saw us.

SOFTLY: All right, my friend.

All right.

All right.

All right.

No sign of any broken bones or dislocations.

HE CHUCKLES

Her bill's fine.

Keel feels normal.

No wing damage.

No blood in the ears.

Chances are she's been clipped, not hit outright.

Will she survive?

She's trembling, which means she's stunned.

She might still die from the shock.

Surely, there's something we can do?

We can put her in a dark, calm place to recover and hope for the best.

There's a cardboard box in the car. Would you bring it to me?

You go in. I won't be long. All right.

Oh, here they are!

We almost sent out a search party.

Oh, I'm sorry we're late.

We had a runaway childminder.

Aw, what a handsome fella.

A patient. I just need to run him home quickly.

Don't be daft. Bring him in.

You wouldn't mind? Course not.

The more, the merrier.

That's it. Lead the way to the pub, Granville.

I thought it might be nice to have a little watering hole in my garden.

Oh, goodness!

Cosy, isn't it? This is the life.

We like to think so.

Make yourselves at home. I'll rustle up some drinks.

Thank you.

That's quite the papilloma you've got there.

I thought about removing it but decided to leave it be.

How come? The position mostly.

Shouldn't be too difficult.

You don't think it's too close to the infraorbital artery?

Possibly, but still worth a try.

Since it's not troubling him... STOMACH RUMBLES

Excuse me! THEY CHUCKLE

Well, you did say "come hungry".

I did indeed!

But slight change of plan.

I thought we might pop over to our new favourite restaurant.

It's a bit of a drive, but the food is spectacular.

Perfect. That sounds lovely.

I'll just help Zoe with the drinks.

I'm so sorry you've been roped into this.

Gosh, yes, cos it's such a hardship,

having to play with children all afternoon.

Uncle Tris! Uncle Tris! Can we play Tarzan?

Yeah, or, even better idea, we could read one of your books,

as quietly as we can?

DISTANT BANG

What was that?

TRISTAN SIGHS, CAT MEOWS

I was only trying to tame them.

How on earth did you manage to get them from the shed on your own?

Fish paste.

It's inspired.

Look what a mess they've made.

It's not their fault.

No, it's not. It's the first time they've been inside.

Sorry.

Cats are their own masters, Jimmy.

Especially these ones. They've grown up in the wild.

You can't expect them to go against their natural instincts.

Even if I really like them?

Even then.

Especially then.

I wish I could be more like a cat.

Never having to do what I'm told. CHARLOTTE LAUGHS

I think we all do, Jimmy. Mm.

CAT MEOWS

ALL:Cheers.

Goodness. That's got a kick.

Nonsense, man, barely any gin in there, mostly tonic.

Are you all settled in now after your move?

Finally, but it's taken forever.

Would you like a tour?

We've just had a new refrigerator fitted.

Why not?

I've whipped a million of these papillomas off, James.

I'm sure it'll be fine.

We can do it now if you like?

He tends to do this, sorry.

You want to take him to the surgery now?

God, no. CHUCKLING

We'll pop him on the bar and do it right here.

You must be feeling better by now?

I mean, you really made light work of my picnic, didn't you?

CAT MEOWS

There we go.

Right, how are you doing, little man? Hello!

Now your eyes are brighter.

Breathing sounds clear. Not long till freedom now.

I can't really blame Jimmy, can I?

I'll be sad to see you go myself.

"Not 30 paces crouched Sabor, the huge lioness, lashing her tail.

"Cautiously, she moved a great padded paw forward,

"noiselessly placing it before she lifted the next.

"Thus, she advanced,

"her belly low, almost touching the surface of the ground.

"A great cat preparing to spring upon its prey.

"No longer the tail lashed.

"Quiet and straight behind her, it lay.

"An instant, she paused thus, as though turned to stone,

"and then, with an awful scream...

"she sprang!" THEY GIGGLE

"Sabor the lioness was a wise hunter.

"To one less wise, the wild alarm with her fierce cry as she sprang

"would've seemed a foolish thing,

"for she could not more surely have fallen upon her victims

"had she but quietly leapt without that loud shriek."

There we are. That should stop any bleeding.

Nicely done. You did the hard part.

Exceptional work, Granville.

Once that heals, you'd never know it was there.

It was very much a team effort.

It's good to be cautious with intricate procedures.

But practice makes perfect.

He would never. Now, then!

Did she show you the fridge? She did, indeed.

What do you reckon to it? Big. And cold. Great.

We brought something to nibble on

since Granville seems intent on starving us.

Oh!

Butterfingers...

Look at that! Greedy guts.

Proof the procedure was a success, I suppose.

Absolutely.

Right, are we off to this restaurant, then? Sure, sure.

But first, let's raise a glass to Happy's good health.

I've got just the bottle somewhere, a lovely vintage.

Bear with us a tick.

TRISTAN SIGHS I could throttle Siegfried.

Not on my account. I've thoroughly enjoyed myself.

I'm sensing you may have been a tomboy?

Through and through. Climbed every tree in Hampshire.

Explains why you're a natural with Jimmy.

He's such a darling, it's easy.

Was there something you wanted to tell me earlier?

Before we were interrupted.

I told Siegfried about your trip.

He put the wind up me about you running off

with some American scoundrel.

SHE CHUCKLES

So I was thinking that I might...

To tell you the truth, I almost proposed.

Er, Tristan... We've been together for a while.

I probably should have asked you already.

I want to.

A lot.

Because I love you.

But something keeps telling me it's not that simple.

It wouldn't be fair to try to hold you back

just because it would suit me better if you stayed.

So, just to clarify, you aren't proposing?

No.

I love you too, desperately,

but we can't settle down now.

We've only just got our freedom back.

I know. We've missed out on so much.

Exactly.

Far too many adventures to be had first.

But I promise you I have no plans to run off with any scoundrels.

It's not you I want to leave, Tristan.

No, I know that.

You need to find where you fit in.

You don't have to promise me anything.

DOROTHY: When did you last sit still for this long?

I'm not sure I can remember.

My Ron was nothing like you. He did everything at a snail's pace.

Always putting things off,

insisting he had time to catch up with himself.

Turns out he didn't.

After Evelyn...

..my work was a welcome distraction.

Without it, I'm not sure what would've become of me.

I'm sorry. Oh, it's a long time ago.

But you've never slowed down.

I had no reason to.

Until now.

It's easy to give up hope...

that someone else might come along.

Who's willing to accept us... as we are now.

Mm. Older, wiser. Slightly bruised.

It would take someone quite special, wouldn't it?

Someone with a good heart.

Even though they try to keep it hidden.

Passionate.

Kind.

Prone to absent-mindedness.

Someone not afraid to put one in one's place when necessary.

With an insatiable appetite for fun and a questionable taste in music.

We got lucky, didn't we?

Be a shame to forget that.

As I say, I fully intend to reassess my priorities.

Good.

Cos if we're to have a future together,

I won't be an afterthought.

You... You never were.

Look! Oh!

Isn't she beautiful?

You're not an afterthought. I promise.

Quite the opposite.

I would like us to have a future together.

Very much.

And if you...

..were able to give me another chance to prove that to you...

..I'd be extremely grateful.

Dorothy, would you consider making things between us more permanent?

Would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?

Oh!

How come they didn't feed you?

Well, we were promised lunch...

But only got gin and half a sausage roll.

We managed to get them to the restaurant in the end.

But it were closed.

Well, I'm so thrilled my sacrifice was worth it.

Sorry, Tris. It won't happen again.

Oh, no, I don't blame you.

It was our illustrious leader's fault.

Any idea where he vanished off to? I'm not sure.

SING-SONG:My gallant crew, good morning!

Sir, good morning! How the devil are we?

Worn out. After an unexpected spot of baby-sitting.

We've certainly been better.

You doing a bunk wasn't ideal.

No, I expect it wasn't.

I didn't mean to leave you all in the lurch,

but it was a dire emergency.

Whatever happened?

I went to smooth things over with Dorothy.

You were both right. I've neglected her.

Is that it?

Well, you encouraged me to build bridges.

Yes, not at the most inconvenient moment possible.

Sometimes, love is inconvenient.

HELEN:Very poetic.

Anyway, I will, of course, cover all calls today as penance.

And I've seen the error of my ways.

There's more to life than work, after all.

TRISTAN: Hallelujah.

And is Dorothy all right?

She's perfectly fine, yes. You sure about that?

Well, I doubt she would've accepted my offer of marriage if she wasn't.

But... what?

Are you serious? I can't believe it either, but yes.

Dorothy and I are engaged to be married.

Siegfried! You dark old horse! Congratulations!

Congratulations, Siegfried!

Good for you, Siegfried. You're a lucky man.

That's lovely.

Congratulations, Mr Farnon.

Thank you. Wonderful news.

Full recovery? Oh, fighting fit.

Excellent.

You should, er, probably have this back.

Oh, not necessary. My news changes nothing.

I won't be needing it. She said no?

I didn't actually ask.

I'm sorry to hear that. No, don't be.

She's so excited...

..and I'm happy for her.

It's only a few months. I'll survive.

Keep it.

You never know when the right opportunity might crop up.

Well, apparently so!

SIEGFRIED CHUCKLES I have to admit,

I thought it might've been curtains for you and Dorothy. So did I.

Yeah. With everything so busy,

it's been difficult to give her the attention she deserves.

Living under the same roof will certainly make it easier.

How pragmatic.

We can't all moon about in the first flush of love like you, Tristan.

In later life, one has to make sensible decisions.

Hm! As long as you're happy. I am.

We are. Ecstatic.

Sorry we didn't bring him back last night.

We were slightly held up. Oh, that's all right.

We removed the papilloma, and it's healing nicely.

If you keep the area as clean as you can,

there shouldn't be any complications.

Oh, look at him.

He's pleased as punch it's gone. HAPPY GROANS

Yeah, he's clearly cock-a-hoop.

Happy's his old self again.

Thank you, both.

Bye now. Come on, you!

A happy customer.

Thanks to Granville.

And you should've seen his dexterity taking it off.

SNAPS FINGERS It was incredible.

I understand it now, how he's done so well for himself.

He's done all right, but he had a head-start.

No need to compare yourself.

I can't deny I'd love to give you everything they have,

but it's his attitude I was most impressed with.

He had complete confidence over his abilities.

You're just as good as him.

Wouldn't hurt to take a leaf out of his book, though.

Erm... in all the excitement,

I forgot to mention I'd invited Dorothy to join us for lunch.

I hope that's all right?

Course. SHE CHUCKLES

I thought she might be coming.

Also, I should thank you.

For your advice.

I wouldn't call it advice...

Much-needed home truths, then.

I only said you shouldn't neglect her.

And helped me see what's been staring me in the face.

DOOR OPENS DOROTHY:Knock, knock!

Here she is, the woman of the hour.

Congratulations, Dorothy.

I thought my ears were burning. He's told you, then?

I'm over the moon for you both. Thank you, Aud.

My head's still spinning, but I'm thrilled to bits.

Now, you must let me give you a hand with something.

No, no, you two go and get settled.

I'll join you for a sherry since we're celebrating.

After you.

Right, you two. There's food and shelter here.

Take it or leave it.

Ginny is a fickle one.

It's all right, Olly, old chap.

You've still got us.

Captain Farnon, have you fallen in love with a cat?

That's a little strong.

Though, I might keep an eye out while you're away.

I knew you'd see the light. He is a very charming cat.

Speaking of me going, I've been giving it some thought.

You should come out to visit.

That sounds like a wonderful idea.

But I think I might've had my fill of adventures for a little while.

Of course. That makes perfect sense.

My time away was cut short. Yours wasn't.

But you must write.

I intend to live vicariously through you.

I will.

Good. Oh!

Oh, great, now he's abandoning me, too.

He'll come back when he's hungry.

Wait, who does that remind me of?

Are you comparing me to a grumpy feral cat?

No...

to a handsome wild creature

with a big heart and the kindest nature.

Well saved.