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31/12/2020

Peggy has a shocking suggestion and Jazzer finds himself in a compromising position.

Jim and Jazzer agree their Christmas has been better than expected. All went well with meeting Fiona鈥檚 partner Angie albeit via a screen. Jazzer wonders about going to the New Year鈥檚 Eve bonfire but Jim is happy to stay in. Jazzer gets a message on his phone and swiftly heads out without saying where he鈥檚 going.
While on their own at the New Year鈥檚 Eve bonfire and fireworks, Peggy makes Chris aware that she knows Alice has a problem with alcohol. Chris tries to put her off but Peggy won鈥檛 be fobbed off. She warns him of the damage alcohol can do to a family. He must be prepared to leave Alice if things get really bad. Peggy shares her own experiences of being married to alcoholic Jack Archer. Chris reveals that Alice is already getting help so Peggy really doesn鈥檛 need to worry. As the midnight bells chime, Peggy reads the poem Ring Out Wild Bells by Tennyson.
Jazzer helps open the broken door at the cricket pavilion to free Tracy who鈥檚 got stuck inside. Jazzer goes to grab some of his homebrew, leaving the door to slam shut. Now they鈥檙e both stuck inside the pavilion. They drink Jazzer鈥檚 homebrew. Jim calls Jazzer to check he鈥檚 OK and wish him Happy New Year. Jazzer tries the door again and it opens. Both released as the bells chime for 2021, Jazzer and Tracy kiss.

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