Viewers were left reaching for the tissues during the opening moments of All Creatures Great and Small as Channel 5audiences witnessed Tristan Farnon (Callum Woodhouse) wrestling with his demons.
A memorial ceremony took place in Darrowby to remember those who lost their lives in the conflict, and it became apparent that his wartime experiences had left deep scars, with brother Siegfried (Samuel West) discovering him separated from the gathering.
Yet his spirits lifted considerably when 'Captain Farnon' received a summons from the village's newest residents, the Beauvoirs, requesting assistance with their horse Philbrick.
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A mix-up arose regarding which Farnon sibling was actually required, with both Tristan and Siegfried arriving simultaneously, each keen to assist Philbrick's captivating owner, Charlotte (Gaia Wise), whose mum and dad are rather well-known in actual life.
The brothers lavished attention on Philbrick, and viewers at home were soon forecasting that romance was brewing, reports the Manchester Evening News.
As events progressed, Charlotte extended an invitation to Tristan for the highly sought-after performance at Orley Castle.
When her horse became poorly, Tristan and Siegfried dashed to the rescue and successfully treated the creature. But it was evident that something special developed between Charlotte and Tristan as they twirled together in the stables before sharing a tender kiss.
Fans quickly flocked to X to express their reactions to the scene, with one viewer writing: "I SCREAMED."
A second chimed in: "Stopppp Tris and Charlotte are so cute."
One fan penned: "Charlotte and Tristan sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!!!" Another chimed in with: "OH THEY'RE TOO CUTE."

Callum Woodhouse, who worked alongside Gaia, was full of compliments for his co-star. He remarked: "Gaia's absolutely amazing. I think we had a really nice chemistry on set. She's a great actress.
"And I think her character, Charlotte Beauvoir, is a great addition. Tristan is maturing, becoming more independent, and taking on more responsibility.
"I think he's past that stage now, where he's jumping from girl to girl. So, is he ready for something more serious? It's been really fun to play."
All Creatures Great and Small is available to watch on My5.
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