A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong?

The Purple Lizards are a rock world phenomenon, but lead singer Martin's tired of his rock-and-roll persona. He'd rather be at home with his garden. When he gets home from tour he finds his gardener has had a heart attack and Simon, his grandson, is helping him out. Simon's different to Fred. He talks, for a start. Martin and Fred have a perfectly functional friendship based on long silences and discussions about heritage vegetables. Simon talks about personal things as well. It makes Martin prickly.

Simon's at a bit of a loss. He stepped up to help his grandfather whilst he was in hospital despite his misgivings about the absent Martin. But Fred clearly likes him, which is unusual. Fred prefers plants to people. That he actively likes a rock star who used to smash up hotel rooms is really strange. Simon's reserving judgement. Apparently the band have a break in their tour coming up. He'll see whether he can work for the man once he's spent some time with him.

A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong?

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