EPISODIUM
The locals come up with novel ideas to raise money to rebuild the church. Ashley organises a service in the village hall to reaffirm the congregation and prompt village unity. At Home Farm, wary of facing gossips and public reaction, Charity and Chris suffer from cabin fever. Aware that they can't hide forever, Chris and Charity brave village scrutiny to attend the church service. At the village hall there is a frosty reception, as the service is read in Zoe's honour. Struck by the words, Chris becomes emotional and the shock of recent events hits him. Charity discreetly comforts him, as Chris tries to fight back the tears. Angie is grateful to Mack for the work he has done at the Reynolds' house and invites him and Diane round for a meal. Mack gratefully accepts, although he later finds Diane can't go! Hoping that Mack would refuse to go without her,