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Oh! Oh, thanks for coming in, Emma. I know it's a bit early.

No problem, Natasha. What was it you wanted to talk about?

Well, obviously, with Fallon moving on, things are going to be a bit different around here.

And the thing is, I am keen to manage the Tira myself.

But over the weekend, I was thinking, you know, I've got to be realistic as well.

I've got summer orchard to run.

I've got the girls.

Tom works mad hours on the farm.

I need your help, basically. Right. Well, I wondered if you'd consider being a part-time

manager for me. Really? Honestly. I know you've got the tree surgery business and I know it's

really taking it off, but I wondered if you may still have some spare capacity. We're picking up more

work with Hank, but Ed could do that on his own as part of Hank's

crew. We are getting busier, but we're still having to keep a close eye on our cash flow,

so this is really great. Is that a yes then? I mean, do you need more time to think about it?

No, I don't need more time. I can just say yeah, right now. Oh, that's brilliant, Emma. You're a lifesaver, honestly.

And thank you for trusting me. It means a lot, really does.

What you doing?

Oh, literally just emailed cell charge.

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