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A tractor thief is targeting farms around Aidensfield in the community. Meanwhile, Vernon poses as a horticultural expert and garden designer, but his decision to involve David proves ill‑advised. The two storylines intersect as the thefts and Vernon's misguided partnership unfold.

“Growing Apart” is a programme presented as an episode within its series. The title suggests a focus on diverging paths, and the piece is classified under the genre of an episode, indicating a self‑contained story rather than a longer serial format. The narrative centres on a series of tractor thefts that trouble farms around the Aidensfield area. In response, Vernon decides to portray himself as a horticultural specialist and garden designer, hoping to capitalise on the situation. To bring his plan to life, he enlists the assistance of David, a move that quickly proves to be a misstep. Vernon’s decision to adopt the role of a garden‑design expert is driven by the chaos caused by the tractor thief. By positioning himself as the local authority on horticulture, he aims to gain trust and perhaps profit from the distressed farmers. However, his reliance on David’s help undermines his scheme, exposing his lack of genuine expertise. The episode follows the fallout from Vernon’s ill‑advised partnership with David. Their collaboration not only fails to resolve the thefts but also highlights Vernon’s overconfidence. The story ultimately showcases how a poorly chosen ally can turn an opportunistic venture into a further complication for those already dealing with the tractor thief’s disruption.