The Archers - 15/02/2010

Mike takes delivery of the first batch of 12 new cattle. Vicky thinks they're gorgeous, and wants to be there when the first calf is born, although she doesn't like the idea of the bull calves going for beef. Jill is bearing up, and goes through the motions of registering Phil's death. She asks Chris if she'll still go to the parish council meeting on Thursday. Chris wants to see whether Lynda or Neil get voted in as chair, and it's her last meeting as clerk. Phil would be cross if she chickened out. Kenton is keeping busy with the café conversion, but shutting Kathy out. When Shula walks in on him arguing with the designer on the phone, she gets him to talk and he opens up. He feels Jaxx is his last chance to make something work, and he wants to be able to support Meriel at college. He's scared that if he takes a break, things will get on top of him and he won't be able to start again. Shula assures him of his strengths and reminds him he's not alone. They've always got each other. Kenton agrees and thanks her. Episode written by Keri Davies.