When Debbie (Charley Webb) opens a letter from social services about Sarah's adoption it leaves her shaken. Carl (Tom Lister) notes this and explains he was the same when he got his divorce papers lamenting on how much he misses his kids. Debbie confides in Carl that she gave Sarah up to give herself a chance to make something of her life. Carl praises her for not letting anything get in the way of her ambition, but Debbie is unnerved by the compliment. Is Debbie having second thoughts about the adoption?Elsewhere, Victoria (Isabel Hodgins) is furious when Jack (Clive Hornby) mentions her psychiatric assessment in front of new farmhand Jake (James Baxter). However, later that day, Victoria is made up when Jake asks how her appointment was and shows genuine interest in her. The two bond over their shared experiences but will Victoria mistake his kindness for something more?Meanwhile, when Chas (Lucy Pargeter) questions Lexi (Sally Oliver) over Carl (Tom Lister) she is not convinced when she insists that nothings going on - she's just trying to keep him sweet until Scarletts (Kelsey Beth Crossley) papers are signed. Still bitter, Chas later takes the opportunity to warn Scarlett not to be too trusting, as not everyone has her best interests at heart. Will Scarlett take the hint?
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