As the full costs of the IBR outbreak are counted, the mood across the village is tense. David tries to appease people by buying drinks in The Bull, but no one takes up his offer. Joe is soon loudly ranting about Brookfield’s history of causing havoc, while - on the doorstep of Grange Farm - Helen and Ruth are facing off over the issue.
[I think ‘Grange Farm’ must be a mistake and they mean Bridge Farm.]