As the series begins, we’re introduced to Dave Robinson (Jono Kenyon). Dave works at a bar. It appears that he is the life of the party and prefers it that way. Nearby, Cara Gray (Sia Trokenheim) has a date with Michael (Peter Muller). Cara’s date quickly goes wrong. She rushes to the bathroom and finds herself locked inside. Meanwhile, Dave is harassed by Stacey (Kimberley Crossman). It appears Dave has been messing around with another girl. Now, Stacey has found out and she wants the truth. Dave’s boss sends him home early. Cara calls a friend in the bathroom and explains her date. He tries to leave the bathroom, but can’t get the door open. She is forced to climb through the window to escape. As for Dave, he gets covered in a beverage.
As Cara makes her escape, she winds up injured. She meets Dave and is rushed to the hospital on the back of his bike. Dave decides to stick around with Cara at the hospital. Unfortunately, they’ve got a three hour wait. They chat about Cara’s short lived waitressing career and Dave’s messy shirt. Seconds later, they sing along to a song. When Cara’s name is called, she makes it clear that a young baby nearby should been seen first. The receptionist agrees, but Dave does not. Eventually, Cara leaves on crutches. Dave sticks with her all the while. Dave sneaks in a kiss. Cara is invited back to Dave’s place, but she turns it down. She also refuses to give up her phone numbers. The following day, Dave learns his old flame has now hooked up with his roommate. Dave admits he is not upset, but he is worried about Azza, since Stacey is unstable.
Meanwhile, Cara beings to day dream at work. She gets a visit from a friend, who wants to know all about the date. Cara admits it didn’t go well. Michael is still in love with his ex-wife. Meanwhile, Dave learns that Azza (Rawiri Jobe) has gotten a new love interest. Azza finds out that Stacey has announced they’re in a relationship on Facebook. He is forced to cower behind the bar when she strolls through the door. Dave covers for him, until Stacey leaves. Then, Dave goes on a hunt for Cara, so he can return her high heels. He visits numerous shops, before finally tracking down Cara. He is introduced to Cara’s friend. Dave insists his mate could build her website. Cara’s friend tries to push her into having a drink with Dave. Dave and Cara’s friend agree to Friday night. When Dave returns to work, Hugo (Tainui Tukiwaho) tells him no, he cannot have that Friday off.
Meanwhile, Cara hangs out with Julia (Tania Nolan) and Phillip Deering (Will Wallace). They become interested when Cara admits she is going out with a guy. She refuses to give up much information. Seconds later, Dave and Cara stroll the town together. They arrive at an expensive restaurant. They both admit the restaurant is too expensive. Instead, they get takeout and hit the swing set. Cara tries to convince Dave that she isn’t his perfect woman. She confesses she was once married. Before we know it, Cara takes Dave back to her place. They prepare for intercourse, before Dave finds an action figure on the floor. It begins speaking to him in a robotic, menacing tone. Three kids and an older woman surround Dave. They prepare to attack, while the older woman notifies the authorities. Cara is forced to rescue him.
When Dave learns the truth, he is ready to hit the road. Cara chases him down and explains that the woman is her step mother. The kids are hers. It eventually comes out that Cara is much older than Dave initially believed. Cara admits she had her first when she was 24. Dave confesses he is currently 24. Now, both are weirded out. Cara eventually confirms she is 39. Cara thought Dave just wanted a little bit of fun. He suggests otherwise. Dave leaves promptly. The following day, Cara tells her friend about the embarrassment at work. Hugo and Azza ridicule Dave. Julia visits Cara and tells her that Michael is looking forward to another date. She admits she invited him to her upcoming anniversary party. Meanwhile, Azza tells Dave that he cannot see her again, because she is old.
Dave contemplates call Cara, but changes his mind at the last moment. Phillip speaks with Julia about her worried work memo. Julia makes it clear she doesn’t like kids. Dave gets hit on at work, before Cara’s friend strolls through the door. She tells Dave that Cara has already moved on. Michael tries to smooth things over with Cara. Stacey shows up at Dave’s workplace. He is forced to shield her from Azza. She tries to ruin Azza’s new relationship, but it doesn’t seem like there is much of a relationship anyway. Azza explains his feelings to his Betty (J.J. Fong). She refuses his offer. Hugo forces Dave to fix things with Stacey. Dave’s conversation with Stacey opens his own eyes about his true feelings for Cara. He rushes off immediately. He returns and tries to borrow Hugo’s car. Instead, he gets a skateboard.
Michael chats with Cara in his car. Dave makes his way to Cara’s house, but she is nowhere to be found. He returns to the bar empty handed. When he turns around, he finds Cara behind him. He tells her that he skated all the way to her place. They express their feelings for one another. They agree to go for it. We see that Cara has spent the night with Dave. Cara strolls around Dave’s messy house. She gives him advice, so he doesn’t get electrocuted. Then, the episode ends with the couple kissing.
Step Dave Review
This television series was requested by a visitor. I wasn’t even familiar with Step Dave to be honest. The foundation for the series is good. We have the young playboy that falls in love with the mother with multiple children. It isn’t exactly original, but the premise should work well. The relationship between Dave and Azza is interesting and authentic. I am not a big fan of the over-the-top humor, but I could easily see why people would love the series.
To the show’s credit, the episode got much better after things slowed down. A 6.5 out of 10 is awarded to the opener.
Quigley enters and learns about Albrighton’s suspicions that Dessie didn’t act alone. The medical examiner confirms that the heart and brain belong to the man, who was pulled out of the water. Quigley gets a call from Manchester police. She returns to the station and tells the team that the police were able to identify the man in the stolen van. His name is Michael Yuill. Meanwhile, Annie drives along with Evie (Shona McHugh). Evie explains that they were nice to Dessie and therefore, she doesn’t understand his actions. She also admits that Kieran was nearly killed. Evie and Annie visit Kieran (Jack Bannon) at the hospital. Kieran is asked about being at the Toner house on the day of the shooting. Kieran admits it and also confirms that Craig was there as well. Annie calls Blake as she leaves the hospital. At home, Craig (Alastair Mackenzie) is harassed by Kristy (Shereen Martin). She wants to know if he was having an affair with Niall.
The argument continues, unless Kristy flees. Annie tells Blake about Craig being at the Toner house on the day of the shooting. Blake believes Craig could’ve framed Dessie for the murders. Craig burns the cryptic note in the sink. At the morgue, a picture of Bea Whitehead (Anite Vettesse) is discovered in the dead man’s wallet. At home, Bea cares for Jordan (Oliver Greenall). Kieran returns home with Evie. He shows her his wound. Blake watches the interviews with Craig and Dessie once again. Quigley enters and tries to convince him to pack his belongings and leave. Annie meets Bea on the road. She transports the woman to the station for an interview. Evie and Kieran walk along the beach. Evie explains she wants to take Kieran with her to Australia.
Blake begins packing his bags. He stops when he hears Kieran’s interview in the background. During the interview with Craig, Kieran admits he likes to mess with Dessie. At the station, Annie learns about Jordan being in the Scots Guards. Jordan was court-martialed for stabbing a fellow soldier. Annie returns to the interview room and asks Bea, if Michael Yuill is the father of her children. Annie also asks her about stopping PC Denny from taking a mouth swab from Jordan. It is also revealed that Michael had a history of violence. Bea confirms he was violent towards her and her older child. She insists Jordan’s illness is completely legit. Quigley wonders if Jordan ever leaves home. Bea admits he does. Right on cue, Jordan wakes up and climbs out of his bed. Blake visits the Whitehead house and lets himself in. He is attacked by Jordan and left in a pool of blood.
Kieran and Evie make their plans, while Quigley and Annie arrive at the Whitehead house. Quigley cares for Blake, while Annie goes after Jordan. Quigley returns to the station and gets aggressive with Bea. She asks if Bea was sedating Jordan to stop him from doing more damage. Annie tracks down Jordan. Bea explains she was trying to make up for what happened. She explains that the boy was bullied at school and in the army. Jordan admits he is not Jordan, before jumping off of a cliff. She rushes to his side and learns that he is Kieran. Annie tries to get in touch with her daughter to warn her. Blake returns to the investigation against the doctor’s orders. Alan (Gray O’Brien) calls Annie and reminds her that Evie has a tracker on her phone. She tracks it, until Kieran tosses it into the water.
Blake tells Quigley that he was wrong. Craig isn’t the killer. Instead, it is Kieran. Meanwhile, Kieran goes nuts and tries to drown Evie in the water. Annie arrives in time to save her daughter, while leaving Kieran face down to possibly drown. Back at the station, Bea finally tells the truth. Jordan aka Kieran took his brother’s identity. She also admits that Jordan likely killed his father. Then, the team discusses the situation. Annie insists Kieran wanted to stop, but couldn’t. Annie visits Mhari and tells her the truth. The return of Kieran’s father is blamed for triggering the murder spree. As Quigley prepares to leave, she offers Annie a job. Then, she leaves with Blake. Evie prepares for her trip to Australia, while Alan manages to get his tour business back up and running.
Failey (Kerr Logan) turns the boat around, after the boys have caught a bucket load of eel. The men make sure Seamie and Francis are aware that catching eels is a big no-no. Back at home, Rose gets a visit from Captain Dreyfuss (Aaron Staton). The Captain gives her a book about the town’s history. Then, Rose confronts Michael (Owen McDonnell) about the corned beef. This leads to an argument. Rose tells her husband that she didn’t marry a black marketer. The boat carrying Francis is stopped and searched for eel. The men try to hide the eel, but they’re discovered anyway. Davey tries to attack Billy Prince (Brian Milligan). Unfortunately, Dave is beaten and thrown into the water. Prince is forced to jump in and save him moments later. Back at home, Barney (Gavin Drea) watches Emma (Eileen O’Higgins). When she leaves, he checks the book she is reading.
Francis returns home soaking wet. Sally helps him change clothes, while learning about the incident on the water. Francis is now worried about going to court. Sally is worried about being sacked. Meanwhile, Barney speaks to Emma about books. She promises to pick one out for him. That night, Ned (Des McAleer) tells Michael about the incident. He also makes it clear the Francis was there to witness it. Francis is told to say nothing. Later, Rose apologizes to Michael. She also expresses her love for her husband. Michael urges Rose to speak with the Captain about getting the pub ban shortened. The following day, Rose visits the Captain. Rose makes her case and hopes for the best. On the way out, she makes a comment about the Captain’s jacket and learns that he knows how to sew. When Rose returns, Michael seems upset that Rose didn’t get a definite answer.
Then, Rose tries to get romantic with her husband. He deflects the attempt and leaves for the pub. Before he goes, Rose tells him she loves him. She doesn’t return the favor. At the pub, Michael gets a visit from Sergeant Gibson (Peter Ballance). The two men chat, before Gibson reveals his son is in the military. Davey and Ned pay a visit to the Coyne house with the intention of speaking to Michael. The men chat about the defense fund for the fishermen. Ned makes a comment about the corned beef. Ned seems interested in pressuring Michael to get more money to the fund. Barney speaks with Emma. He learns that she forgot about the book. She promises to choose one again. Michael and Rose speak about Davey’s case. Michael admits they want him to hire a good lawyer for Davey. Rose doesn’t believe it will help.
Francis decides to visit Davey and tell him that he has to tell the truth. He runs across Seamie and they argue about that decision. When Francis tries to speak with Davey, he is approached by an approached Davey. Francis becomes frightened and hightails it out of there. Back at home, Barney becomes concerned with Doctor Black (Charles Lawson) arrives with his son, Andrew (Ruairi O’Connor). It is clear that Emma is smitten with the med student. Once they leave, Emma tells her mother she is thinking about making up an illness to visit Andrew. In the morning, Emma jokes with Francis about court, before locking him inside the shed. On the way to the courthouse, Michael asks Rose about the tins. He doesn’t receive an answer. They find Ned and Davey outside. Barney unlocks the door for Francis. He pleads with the boy to tell him where Emma went.
At the courthouse, Prince is questioned by the defense attorney. Emma approaches Andrew, while Davey takes the stand. Then, Rose stands up and speaks on behalf of the local fishermen. She takes evidence from the book provided by the Captain and uses it to suggest the waters were stolen from the local fishermen. The locals cheer Rose. Emma and Andrew seem to be hitting it off. He agrees to walk her to the square when his friend arrives. The judge finds Davey guilty. However, he only charges him a two pound fine. Rose is cheered outside of the courtroom. However, Michael isn’t happy. When they return home, Rose makes sure Francis knows that everything will be fine. Meanwhile, Failey uses Sally to get money.
Barney watches as Emma rides by on her back. She basically ignores him. Later, Rose gets a visit from the Captain. He asks her about the courtroom battle. Then, he gives her some good news. The ban has been shortened significantly. At the end of the episode, Francis enjoys corned beef with Seamie. Seamie admits the food was found at the dump.
Cathy tells Jenny about Sam being at the hospital. She agrees to speak with him. Back at the school, Sam is instructed to visit the hospital after school is over. Instead, he climbs to the rooftop and looks through the window with his binoculars. It seems he is worried about being caught. Seconds later, he heads inside. Jenny arrives and tells him about Williams’ death. She tells him about the overdose. Then, Cathy arrives and Sam is questioned about his visit to the hospital the previous night. He admits he left the party and visited the hospital to get his book. The police enter and Sam begins to sweat. Cathy is escorted out and this comforts a distraught Sam. The following day, Sam speaks with Oscar about killing a rat. Then, he chases after Chrissy.
Sam tells Chrissy about the man at the hospital. He insists one of the nurses gave the man too much morphine. Sam suggests that the death would’ve been gentle like drowning. Chrissy believes otherwise and insists drowning would be terrible. Sam holds her hand briefly, before she admits she’d rather be shot in the head. She gives him a peck on the lips, before encouraging him to come. They visit Chrissy’s grandmother at the hospital. Sam shows Chrissy the bed where Mr. Williams died. Jenny arrives and pulls Sam aside. She tells him that he wasn’t supposed to visit the hospital anymore. He accuses Cathy of making a mistake and killing Mr. Williams. They get into a spat when Jenny tells her son not to come back to the hospital. Chrissy speaks with her grandmother.
Bill arrives seconds later. Chrissy is forced to leave. Once she is gone, Bill tells his mom to keep the truth about Chrissy’s mother a secret. They agree to learn Chrissy’s mom out of it. Later, Sam hangs out with Oscar. He volunteers to get Oscar’s dad from the garage. Sam finds him cutting wood with a saw. Sam admits that Oscar is weak. He suggests they could work on the wood project together. He is told that wouldn’t be a good idea, since Sam isn’t his son. This leaves Sam in a bad mood. Meanwhile, Jenny tells Bill about Sam’s bad behavior. She admits it is not like him. Once they arrive outside of Jenny’s home, they begin to make out. Sam spies on them through his bedroom window. when Jenny enters, Sam brings up his father. He tries to force his mother to retell the story of his father’s demise.
Sam tells a bold tale about his father. In the morning, he becomes agitated and tosses Mr. Williams’ watch to the ground. Then, Sam gets into a spat with Oscar. He throws him onto the ground in the showers and soaks him with water. Oscar’s mother, Lauren (Jeany Spark) tracks down Jenny. She tells her about the incident and admits she wants Sam to stay away from her son. Jenny searches Sam’s room and finds the watch. She asks Sam about it. He admits he stole it. Later, Jenny tells Bill she believes she messed up her son. Bill admits he wasn’t there for Chrissy when her mother passed away. They agree to leave the bingo hall seconds later. Sam visits Chrissy. Jenny and Bill head to a private room. Jenny undresses and reveals scars on her arm.
At this time, she tells Bill about her husband and lying to Sam. Sam pretends he didn’t know about their parents dating. Then, they lay down together. Chrissy tries to get sexual with Sam, but he becomes disturbed and leaves in a hurry. The following day, Peter (Richard Coyle) prepares for his parole hearing. Sam gets a call from Cathy, who wishes to speak with Jenny. Of course, Jenny has already headed to the prison for the hearing. She tells the board about the abuse she suffered at Peter’s hands. Meanwhile, Sam buys some flowers and visits Cathy. He manages to get himself invited inside. Then, he poisons Cathy’s drink. He heads up stairs and runs a nice, hot path. Then, he drags her body upstairs. Sam is shown loading Cathy into the bath. That night, he meets with Chrissy and apologizes.
Sam makes it clear that expressing his emotions is difficult for him. He asks Chrissy to show him. Then, it appears he gets lucky. He returns home much happier that night. He tries to make things right with his mother. When she leaves the kitchen, he finds a nametag. This makes him suspicious of her whereabouts for the day. Sam asks his mother about her day and she pretends she was at the hospital the entire time.
Eventually, Mitch’s wife Greta (Freya Stafford) breaks a glass and is escorted home with a bloody hand. Mitch takes her home and patches it up. Greta tells Mitch that she believes Joe flirts with her. Eventually, she agrees to stay the night with Mitch. Again, Mitch has another flashback about Angela and Joe. The next day, Joe and Mitch prepare for the upcoming team building event. Joe brings alcohol and Mitch begins cards. They get their name cards, before their cellphones are taken. The man in charge, Terry (Marco Chiappi), makes it clear the cellphones are off limits. Ula (Haiha Le) arrives late and is promptly scolded. As the exercises begin, Ula tells Joe that Don called and sounded concerned. Joe and Mitch quickly put together a plan to get their cellphone and call Don.
Mitch speaks with Terry and tries to convince him to hand over the phone. Terry refuses and parades Mitch in front of the others. The others chant along and help humiliate Mitch. Joe comes up with another plan. He speaks with the woman in charge that night and flirts with her. He uses the kidnapping to his advantage once again. That night, Joe gets the woman drunk and convinces her to get the phone. She does. Mitch, who is outside watching, is approached by Ula. She asks him whether or not Joe is attracted to her. Mitch admits he doesn’t have an answer. In the morning, Joe wakes up Mitch and calls Don. Unfortunately, Don is out. His wife agrees to have him call Joe first thing when he arrives back home.
The exercises continue. Joe ascends a ladder and falls backwards. Everyone catches him. Mitch does the same. When he prepares to fall, Joe’s phone rings. Mitch plummets to the ground violently. Mitch wakes up in the hospital. Greta visits and makes it clear the she is a terrible wife. She plans to flee to Germany for the time being, so she doesn’t have to care for her husband. Ula and Joe visit next. Mitch complains about them dropping him. Mitch learns that Don is skittish on the deal. Mitch questions if Joe dropped him, because he was asking too many questions about the kidnapping. Joe denies it. Once Mitch is able to return home, he quickly invites Angela over. She pretends to remember him, but doesn’t seem to have a clue. They sleep together and then Mitch tells her that he is a friend of Joe.
That night, Mitch knocks over his pills and is forced to suffer throughout the night. In the morning, Mitch visits Anna (Leeanna Walsman) and Joe. Anna tells Mitch about Joe drinking more now. Mitch brings up Simon and the upcoming trial. Neither seem eager to talk about it. That night, Mitch hires Angela once again. This time, he admits he just wants to chat. He quickly realizes that Angela has feelings for Simon. He also makes it clear that he believes Simon could be innocent in the ordeal. Mitch pleads with Angela to help him visit Simon. He insists Anna is setting him up and Joe is trying to turn him into road kill. The following day, they visit Simon together. During the visit, Simon confesses he needs $15,000 to stop a Turk from pounding him again. Outside, Mitch tells Angela that he knows how they can come up with that kind of money. He suggests that they count cards at the local casino.
Mitch promises to teach Angela how to count the cards. She eventually agrees to the insane plan. When Mitch returns home, he finds his wife in the kitchen. At work the following day, Joe puts pressure on Mitch to arrange a meeting with the politician and Don. Mitch meets with Angela that night. He tries to pay her, but she insists that they’re a team now. He teaches her to count cards. Eventually, Joe calls, but Mitch doesn’t answer. We see Joe sitting with Don. It seems the politician never shows. Next, Mitch returns home and is belittled by his wife for wasting their money. He swings his crutch at her, but winds up crashing to the ground and screaming in agony. At work, Mitch watches as Joe is sacked. Mitch promises that he called the politician and arranged the meeting.
Joe reminds Mitch that he cannot be fired, since he broke his back at work. Mitch continues teaching Angela. He also shows her a few hand signals they can use. The following day, Angela meets Mitch at the casino. They put their plan into action and it works exceptionally well. Once they get the $15,000, Angela decides to quit against Mitch’s wishes. Then, she decides to place a big bet on the roulette table. Lucky for everyone, Angela wins big. Afterwards, the couple head to a house to make the payment. Then, they cruise down the road in delight. Mitch speaks about running away with the rest of the earnings. The vehicle crashes. Mitch is seriously injured. Angela apologizes and leaves him behind.
Mitch gets a visit from his wife. He learns that she found the money and thinks Mitch got it for them. Later, Mitch and his wife have dinner with Joe and Anna. Joe explains he is thinking about starting his own firm. He encourages Mitch to quit his job and join him. When Joe leaves, Mitch breaks down in tears.
Heather insists that Matthew still needs her. Emma joins her team at the law firm. They speak about the firm’s bills. The boss questions whether they’re willing to take a loss on the Attars. It seems they have little choice. Emma says nothing, before walking out. She returns home and begins to drink. In the middle of the night, she wakes up Steve and tells him that she had that dream again. She explains that she was on the wall with her father. The ending remains unknown, but Emma believes her father is going to pass away soon. In the morning, Steve (John Bishop) makes breakfast and tries to help Emma forget the case. However, the phone rings and throws that plan out of the window. It turns out to be Olivia (Wunmi Mosaku). She tells Emma about finding the mother of Linda’s friend, Rachel. Emma seems eager to speak with the woman, who just happens to be suffering from dementia.
Emma meets with the woman seconds later. The woman is unable to say anything of interest. However, she makes a strange comment when Laura Wild (Emma Hamilton) is shown on television. Emma shows the woman the picture of Linda and her friend. She is asked when she last saw Rachel. The woman explains that she last saw Rachel knocking on doors and handing out papers. It becomes clear that Laura is Rachel. Emma looks her up online and confirms the connection. Laura meets with Heather and explains the situation. Heather ridicules Laura for returning and sleeping with Matthew. She promises to take care of the problem with Emma. Next, Emma joins the family at Kevin’s funeral. Heather returns home and watches the meeting between Dominic (Jonathan Forbes) and Miriam (Karima McAdams). It seems she has found a golden opportunity.
Olivia shows up at the funeral. Olivia makes Emma aware of the threat made against her. She warns her to be careful and check her vehicle before driving. By at the spy lab, the surveillance of Emma is ceased. That night, Emma drinks with Steve. Of course, Steve decides to head to the pub to drink with his buddies. Emma looks through pictures of the funeral and spots two men in a van spying on her. She gets a call from Douglas, who provides her with information about Matthew Wild in 2003. It seems Wild was in London at the time and was likely at the party with Linda. He fled London shortly after Linda’s death. Emma notices a strange vehicle outside. We see a Middle Eastern man at the pub. He picks up a suspicious object of sorts. Emma calls Dominic and admits she is afraid she is being followed. He tells her to notify the police or Olivia.
Jason arrives at the door and gives Emma a scare. It appears the Middle Eastern man plants evidence and assembles a bomb or something another. Meanwhile, Jason encourages Emma to continue fighting to prove his father’s innocence. She admits she is dealing with dangerous people, before Jason falls asleep. Seconds later, Emma calls Zeinab. She obtains the phone number for Matthew and gets in touch with his wife. Heather then receives a call from Laura. Laura has no interest in meeting Emma, but Heather demands that she does. Heather makes it clear she intends to deal with Emma during the meeting. Emma meets with Laura and is invited inside. While she is inside, it appears the Middle Eastern man plants the bomb in her vehicle. Emma tries her best to get Laura to tell the truth about the night at the base. She denies everything. Seconds later, Matthew arrives.
Matthew learns about the bomb and tries to stop Emma from getting in her car. Then, he manages to convince him to tell the truth about the night of the murder. He admits he accidentally ran her down. Emma jumps into the vehicle and turns it on. It doesn’t explode. The police arrive seconds later and arrest Matthew. We see Heather getting arrested as well. As for Alastair, it appears he has killed himself. Emma tells Jason about her former lover at the cemetery.
Doctor Black (Charles Lawson) tells Rose (Hattie Morahan) about Maisie. He confesses it could be scarlet fever. Emma and Francis are told to stay away from Maisie’s house. Then, Rose urges the Doctor to keep a closer eye on Maisie. He doesn’t seem eager to do so. That night, Rose takes matters into her own hands. She writes a letter pleading with the army to send a nurse to the Quinn house. In the morning, she visits Ronald Dreyfuss (Aaron Staton) and explains the situation. He agrees to speak with his boss and Tillie Zeigler (Kate Phillips) about it. Then, Ronald warns Rose that the army will be searching homes in the nearby area, since several cans of paint have been stolen. On the way home, Rose visits Kettie Brady (Antonia Campbell-Hughes). She learns that Kettie’s baby has a cold. Rose promises to drop off some of Kate’s old clothing at a later time.
Then, Rose tries to fill Sally’s shoes by cooking for the family. A knock at the door interrupts their meal. Rose answers the door and is introduced to Tillie. The woman explains she is in charge of the nurses and will be looking after Maisie. She also makes a comment about Ronald being cute. As Rose heads back inside, she agrees with that assessment. Later, Davey (Seamus O’Hara) and his family mess with Seamie and Francis. They offer them alcohol and quickly change their mind. German propaganda is heard on the radio, but it is quickly shut off. Ned (Des McAleer) speaks about the dump and scarlet fever. This sends Francis home in a hurry. He cleans the toy airplane as quickly as possible, before Rose enters. He lies and insists he was cleaning his hands with the chemicals.
In the morning, the military police arrive to search the property. Francis mistakenly believes they’re there to look for the toy airplane. Emma uses that to her advantage. They find nothing of interest. Nevertheless, Rose remains suspicious of her husband. Maisie is rushed to the hospital. Failey (Kerr Logan) speaks with Sally (Fiona O’Shaughnessy) and insists everything will be fine. Sally isn’t happy with him, since he hasn’t been around at all. Rose receives a visit from a stranger. He speaks about one of Michael’s suppliers, Sean Hamill. Apparently, the man wants to sell Michael stolen cigarettes. Rose tells the man to leave and never return. She makes her husband aware of the visit seconds later. During dinner, Emma notices her parents aren’t talking to one another. She tries to rectify that.
Michael and Rose speak in private. Michael insists he is trying to keep the family afloat. Michael leaves for the pub. Later that night, Ronald visits. He tells Rose that Maisie made it to the hospital fine. He is invited inside for tea. Eventually, Rose breaks down and begins to cry. Ronald admits he feels he should know how to stop her from being so sad. Once Ronald leaves, Rose heads upstairs and looks at the button she found. Michael returns home and finds Rose already in bed. He learns about the visit, but the two say very little to each other. In the morning, Emma and Kate feed the pigs. Kate becomes sick and is rushed inside. Rose cares for Kate, while sending Emma to notify Michael and to contact Doctor Black. The doctor examines Kate and immediately takes her to the hospital. Francis and Emma are told everything will be fine.
Francis visits Seamie. He is held at gunpoint and told to stay away. Francis explains that his visit to the dump has caused Kate to fall ill. Kettie arrives and reminds Francis he is supposed to stay away until everything clears up. Michael and Rose visit the hospital. They speak with Doctor Black and learn that the young girl at the play had Scarlet Fever. She was responsible for bringing it to town. Unfortunately, the little girl passed away. Rose tries to reassure Francis that everything will be fine when she returns home. Captain Dreyfuss arrives seconds later. He has brought along some gasoline, so the family can visit Kate a few times. In the morning, Francis finds the paint and tells his mother. At the hospital, Rose and Michael argue. Rose blames Michael’s dirty dealings for Kate’s illness. He questions why he is the only one who is wrong.
She also makes it clear she knows about the paint. Next, Michael learns from Failey that Maisie has passed away. A funeral is held for the girl. During the event, Michael promises to give up his dirty deals. Michael heads to the church and confesses to Father Nolan (Michael Colgan). He tells the priest about the paint. It becomes clear that the priest is interested in making the paint his own. Later, Francis tells his mother about the visit to the dump. She promises that his dump visit had nothing to do with Kate’s illness. However, she agrees to help him clean up the toy in the morning. Then, Rose burns the button. Francis wakes up in the morning and throws the toy into the ocean. Seconds later, Kate is healed and energetic at the hospital. Father Nolan visits Michael and tries to convince him to turn over the paint to the church. Michael agrees and they arrange to get the cans in the morning.
When they try to retrieve the paint cans, they discover that they’re already missing. We see that Francis and his mother returned the paint to the army.
Seconds later, Vera gives Emma some lipstick. She also learns that Emma has a boyfriend in town. Emma admits her mother has met the boy, but she doesn’t know about their relationship. Moments later, Vera and Rose go for a stroll. Vera makes sure to tell her sister about Emma’s boyfriend. Captain Ronald Dreyfuss (Aaron Staton) arrives and introduces himself to Vera. Vera seems smitten with Ronald. Dreyfuss asks about the pub now that the ban has been lifted. He also arranges to meet Vera at the school to talk about something important. Emma sneaks over to Andrew’s (Ruairi O’Connor) place. She finds him with Beryl (Louise Parker) and rushes off without being spotted. Back at home, Vera explains to Emma that she needs to show Andrew that there are more fish in the sea.
That night, Vera joins Michael at the pub. The locals are happy to see Vera once again. She has a good time with the locals, before Michael returns and sends her home. Rose tries to get Emma to open up about her relationship, but the conversation backfires. When Michael returns home, he tells Rose about Vera getting drunk and wild at the pub. They realize that Vera isn’t at home, so Michael is forced to go and rescue her. In the morning, Rose meets with Ronald at the school. He explains he is thinking about throwing a Christmas party for the school kids. He attempts to enlist Rose’s help. When Rose returns home, she learns that Vera has been vomiting. It seems she has a hangover. Rose speaks with Vera about men. Vera insists her sister has everything she needs.
Rose promises she wasn’t judging her sister. However, she admits the ideal of starting a family with Dreyfuss would not be a good idea. Vera explains she just wants to escape her lost and lonely feelings with a good kiss. Next, Vera begins to harass Ronald. She tracks him down and stops his vehicle. She invites him over to the house for dinner. Ronald has little choice, but to agree to the arrangement. Seconds later, Emma finds Barney (Gavin Drea) working in the shed. She coaxes him into riding with her, so she can make Andrew jealous. Francis takes balloons to Davey (Seamus O’Hara) and his friends. They laugh at him and give him very little for his two party balloons. Ronald stops by the Coyne house. He asks if it would be okay to bring a colleague along. Vera promises it will be fine.
That night, Vera tells Rose about her intention to serve torpedoes to Ronald and his friend. Rose finally breaks down and tells the truth. She expresses her feelings for Dreyfuss and pleads with Vera not to pursue him. She admits the idea is crazy, but insists she just wants Michael to be what she thought he would initially. Vera joins Michael at the pub once again. Several soldiers speak about bombing targets and this upsets Vera. She has a nightmare that night. Rose rushes to her side. We learn that Vera’s husband and child were killed in a bombing. Rose comforts her sister throughout the night. In the morning, Rose changes her mind. She tells Vera to flirt with Dreyfuss. She admits it would be best for herself and her family. Then, they begin preparing for the party.
Both are surprised when Ronald arrives with Tillie (Kate Phillips). Meanwhile, Michael visits a local store and tries to buy an engagement ring for his wife. He admits he never got her one. Unfortunately, the store doesn’t have one that will fit Rose’s finger. Back at the party, Rose and Vera excuse themselves and laugh at their own stupidity. Vera leaves and Ronald enters. Ronald explains he brought Tillie to try and put a halt to Vera’s harassment. Rose tells him she thought she was over him, but her mind has changed once again. They end up kissing, before Tillie barges in. That night, Michael speaks to his wife about Vera. They also chat about the beginning of their relationship. Michael admits he always thought Rose could be off doing something much more exciting. Michael’s awareness seems to put him back in favor with his wife.
In the morning, Tillie visits Rose at the store. She gives her a gift. Then, she invites Rose to help her plan the upcoming Christmas party. Tillie explains that Dreyfuss strongly believes in Rose’s opinion. Back at home, Andrew visits Emma. She tells him about seeing the girl at his house. She is left feeling like a fool when she learns that Beryl is Andrew’s cousin. Andrew invites her over for a party. Later that night, Michael and Rose tells Emma the party is not a good idea. Later, Vera gives Emma another gift. She also explains that she is leaving soon. Vera tries to give Emma advice before departing. She tells her to try and hurt her parents as little as possible. Vera says her goodbyes, before Rose drives her into town. Rose invites her back for a longer visit, before Vera boards the bus.
Next, Seamie tells Francis that all of the balloons are gone from the dump. He begins pondering the idea of selling toothpaste to the Hanlons. The narrator explains that Michael felt relieved when Vera left, since he thought the girls would be a little less wild. However, he tells us that Rose will soon prove Michael very, very wrong.
Gina agrees to ask Simon his opinion. Gina reminds Simon how Anna behaved in court. He insists that she doesn’t know what Anna was thinking. He remains adamant that he wants to plead not guilty to the charges. Back at the office, Gina speaks with Robert Henshaw (Alex Papps) about her biggest fear. She admits it would be missing something. Then, she receives a call from Alex (Hugo Weaving) asking her what she is wearing to the night’s dinner. We jump forward to that night’s party. During the event, Gina receives praise from Gideon Pozniak (Jacek Koman). When Gideon leaves, Gina admits this is the first time she has even been invited to one of these parties. Alex believes she might be moving up in the world. When Gina returns home, she finds her daughter, Rebecca (Eva Lazzaro), sleeping on the couch.
Gina checks her daughter’s cellphone. When Becca wakes up, she asks about Gina’s night and compliments her appearance. Then, Gina asks about her daughter’s bully Lucy. Becca promises everything is fine and refuses to open up. Once Becca has gone to bed, Alex arrives with food. During the meal, Alex is asked about his relationship with Simon. He admits Simon reminds him of himself when he was younger. As Alex prepares to leave, Gina invites him to go to bed with her. The two have a little fun. In the morning, Gina tells Alex to pretend everything is normal. He agrees. Then, Gina rushes to get her unruly kids ready for school. She also explains that their babysitter Svetlana (Claudia Greenstone) will be caring for them this week, since she will be busy with the trial. The kids are not happy.
Dirty dishes in the sink lead Becca to believe that her mother has a boyfriend. At the office, Gina contacts Alex and asks him about Simon’s meet with Anna after the Carlo incident. Gina admits that Anna’s statement suggests otherwise. Alex takes her to Simon’s apartment and shows her the letter. Later, Gina sits down with May and William (Anthony Phelan). William makes it clear that he no longer intends to pay for Gina’s services, unless she convinces Simon to plead guilty. Gina has no intention of doing that. Alex and Gina visit Simon and tell him about his dad’s comments. He is told he doesn’t need to make a decision right away. Then, Simon is asked about the meeting. He mentions the card, but can’t remember if he contacted her by phone. The following day, Robert and Gina scan through evidence.
They chat about the car that Anna as driving, before Gina learns about Joe losing his job. The family has also decided to put their house on the market. Gina gets a call from her daughter. She is forced to rush home right away to pay the babysitter. She also learns that the babysitter is quitting. Alex visits again that night. Alex admits he likes creeping around. In the morning, May visits Gina at the office. May admits she has some money put away and will happily continue paying for her son’s defense. May hands over a suit for Simon. On the day that the trial is set to begin, Gina runs into problems at home. Her daughter doesn’t want to go to school and the other one does. She is forced to call Alex and enlist his help. Gina chats with Simon and gives him tips for looking good for the jury.
As soon as the trial begins, Simon pleads not guilty to both charges. Then, Detective Staszie (Sarah Peirse) takes the stand. She is forced to admit that Sam wasn’t sexually or physically abused. Gina manages to sneak in a comment about Anna giving Simon permission to pick up the boy. Outside, Gina thanks Alex for his help. Then, Gina gets news that the prosecution has a new witness. The man, Frederick Zwier, was Simon’s cellmate and claims to have heard Simon make incriminating statements. Gina manages to stall long enough to get in touch with Gideon. As it turns out, Frederick tried to pull the same stunt in an earlier case. Gina manages to make Frederick look untrustworthy. After Frederick is finished, Joe Marin (Alex Dimitriades) takes the stand. He expresses his disdain for Simon. Then, Gina gets to ask her questions. Gina asks him about his prostitute friend and the state of his marriage.
That night, Alex and Gina go out for dinner. The waiter knows Alex’s names. He admits he comes here often. Then, Alex’s wife and kids enter. Gina realizes that Alex intended to use her to make his wife jealous. She dismisses herself immediately. Gina returns home and is comforted by her daughter. They agree to drop their armor and be honest with one another at home. The following day, Angela (Andrea Demetriades) is questioned. She is asked about changing her statement. She admits that she didn’t understand the enormity of the situation until she spoke with Alex. Back at the office, Gina lashes out at Alex and insists he could be charged for perverting the course of justice. Robert tries to enter, but is sent away. Gina tries to end her fling with Alex. Then, Robert enters with the phone records.
It shows that there no calls between Simon and Anna. However, there was a call to an unlisted number on the day of the kidnapping. Anna questions Simon the following day. Simon begins questioning the idea of changing his plea. Gina reminds him that Anna is up next. She pleads with him for something new, but he gives up nothing. When Gina leaves, she checks the visitor records and learns that Anna visited Simon recently. That night, she calls Alex and asks him if he knew about the meeting. Neither knew about it. Gina also asks if the Heywood family owns property outside of the city. Alex confirms that they own a house at Mornington Peninsula. Alex tells Gina the truth about the dinner and wanting to make his wife jealous. The following day, James Tierney, who works for Transurban, takes the stand.
The man tells the jury that Anna never headed towards the airport. Instead, the toll records show that she was headed east. This convinces Gina that she was heading to the Heywood property in Mornington Peninsula. Gina and Anna come face to face in the bathroom. Both remain silent. Anna prepares to take the stand. Simon stares at her. And, the episode ends.
Anna gets out of the vehicle and places a call to an unknown individual. She cancels her previous plans and returns home to help with the search. Back in the present, Anna lets Joe know that she is nervous about testifying. He insists she did nothing wrong and should just answer the questions. In another flashback, we see Anna visiting Simon at the jail. She questions Simon about the kidnapping and asks how he knew what Sam looked like. Simon reminds her that she told him everything on the pier. Another flashback shows the couple’s meeting on the beach. They speak about their current lives and Anna’s family. Then, Anna is asked if she is happy. She doesn’t answer, before we jump back to the jail. Now, Anna is asked about the state of her marriage.
Simon remains convinced that he didn’t kidnap Sam, since he intended no malice. Now, Joe and Anna enter the courthouse. Anna makes her way to the restroom. In the stall, she sends a text message to an unknown individual. She is told to stick to her story. In another flashback, Anna tells Joe that she blames herself for the kidnapping. When she exits the stall, Anna encounters Gina Serkin (Susie Porter). The two women stare at one another, but say nothing. We jump back again and see Anna meeting with Angela (Andrea Demetriades) in private. Anna reveals her identity and begins asking Angela about Joe. Angela admits Joe was one of the clients she didn’t mind seeing. She also confirms that Simon talked about her frequently. Eventually, Angela admits she is in love with Simon. Angela tells Anna about the day of the kidnapping and Sam’s activities.
Back in the present, Anna is told to get something to eat and that she is up next. We return to the jail house visit. Simon tells Anna about saving Sam. It is clear that she totally believes the story. Simon promises he would have never hurt Sam. Simon explains he felt he had to do something to stop her. Anna is called to the stand. Gina quickly asks her about the toll records and catches her in the first lie. She admits she wasn’t going to a conference in Sydney. She explains she was going to stay at a hotel room for a few nights. She suggests she was going to be by herself. In a flashback, we see Anna visiting a restaurant and meeting with Donald Sheere (Andrew McFarlane). Anna confesses she has planned the weekend down to the last detail. In the present, Anna claims she needed a break. Joe rushes out of the courtroom.
The prosecutor manages to get a break. Joe confronts Anna outside and demands to know what is going on. The prosecutor arrives and warns Anna that she could be charged with perjury. Back in the courtroom, Anna is asked about giving Simon permission to pick up Sam. In the past, Anna tells Simon how scared she and Joe were. Simon explains he wanted to repay her for loving him in the past, when he thought nobody could. He also admits he wanted to stop her from having an affair. Simon confesses he thought his actions would bring Anna back to the city and strengthen her relationship with Joe. Anna insists it worked. Simon explains he never really got over Anna and will always love her. In the present, Anna changes her story and says she did indeed give Simon permission. The trial is stopped, as Simon’s family and defense team begin to celebrate. Back at home, Anna heads outside and finds Joe sitting in the vehicle.
Anna encourages Joe to come inside. He agrees to get some items and leave. He also admits he doesn’t know who Anna is anymore. Anna makes it clear she did the right thing. Joe suggests Simon pulled the blinders over her eyes. Anna wakes up late in the morning and is forced to rush and get Sam to school. When they return home, Anna speaks with her mother. Anna’s actions are ridiculed. Her mother suggests Anna had it all and threw it away. She makes it clear she is taking Joe’s side. Anna heads out into the city. She visits Mitch (Anthony Hayes) and asks about Joe. She also encourages Mitch to go into business with Joe, since they’re such a good team. When Anna leaves, she spots a drunk Joe returning to Mitch’s place. The following day, Anna meets with Don. Don thanks her for keeping his name out of it. She also learns he has arranged to deal with the perjury charge. Anna asks Don about getting Joe a job. That receives a laugh.
Anna becomes upset and gives Don a piece of her mind. She leaves seconds later. Then, she speaks with Detective Staszie (Sarah Peirse) and learns that the charge has been dropped. Anna meets with Alex (Hugo Weaving) next. She asks him about divorce and how to know if the marriage is over. Alex tells her about his own situation. Then, Anna contemplates visiting Simon. Anna meets him seconds later. She tells Simon about Peter. Peter was her previous child. He passed away. She admits she changed her story as a thank you to Simon for saving Sam. Now, she admits she wants Simon to stay out of her life. He doesn’t put up an argument and seems happy. Anna meets with Joe at home. Joe confirms he is probably going into business with Mitch. Then, Anna finally tells him the truth about Don.
Anna insists nothing happened and she thought lying in court would help them both. She finally admits she is afraid of Joe’s temper. Joe explains he thought Sam’s birth would bring Anna back to him, but he ended up going to elsewhere for sex. He threw himself into his work and hated coming home. He confesses he hated her sadness and he didn’t know how to fix it. He explains that their hardships hurt him as well. Anna admits she doesn’t know how to help anyone. She can’t even help herself. Anna confesses she thought she could handle everything with the trial on her own. She admits she never knew marriage could be so lonely. Joe reminds her that he is still right there. Simon cries out for Anna as the episode ends.
Bill (Daniel mays) and Chrissy (Lara Peake) bring grandma home. Bill makes a mess of things and Margaret (Elizabeth Counsell) is clearly not happy. Sam tracks down his mom’s solicitor, Philip (Pal Aron). However, he is not allowed to enter the building. Sam leaves and waits outside for Philip to leave. Meanwhile, Bill has dinner with Jenny. They speak about Christmas. Jenny also tells Bill about her encounter with Oscar. She also admits that her son has been stealing. Jenny insists she cannot force Sam to take the watch back, since it belonged to Mr. Williams (Karl Johnson). Sam tracks down Philip and tries to force the man to take him to see his father. Philip refuses and insists Sam will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Sam texts Chrissy and asks to see her. During this time, Jenny tries to get in touch with Cathy (Sharon Small). She manages to enter Cathy’s house. She finds Cathy dead inside of her bathtub. Sam meets with Chrissy and tells her about his father being a murderer. Nevertheless, Chrissy explains that his mother never had a right to keep it hidden from him. Then, the two have intercourse. Sam explains that his mother will have no choice, but to take him to the prison. Bill tries to comfort and calm Jenny. Sam returns home and learns about Cathy’s death. He asks several questions about the investigation, but Jenny doesn’t seem to catch on. Sam tries to cheer her up, by showing her the Christmas present sitting on his desk. Meanwhile, Margaret discovers that her hidden money has gone missing.
In the morning, Sam wraps the gift, while Bill cooks for his family. Christmas quickly goes awry for both families. Bill’s mother lashes out at Chrissy’s mom. She admits she was hopeful when she died and thought it might force Bill to be a man. Jenny opens the gift and finds a family tree. Sam uses the opportunity to let her know that he knows about his true father. Jenny tries to tell Sam the truth, but he refuses to listen and blames her for running off with another man. He also makes it clear that he wants to go see his father and he isn’t taking no for an answer. Sam visits Chrissy. He strolls inside and gets into a calm spat with Margaret. Then, Sam and Chrissy visit the pier. Both express their desire to see grandma dead. Chrissy gives Sam a gift. Sam initially pretends not to have one. Then, he gives Chrissy Cathy’s necklace.
After spending the day together, Sam returns home. Again, Jenny tries to convince her son that visiting Peter would be a bad idea. Nevertheless, Sam doesn’t care that his dad is a killer. He insists he remembers Peter playing with him. Jenny insists that wasn’t Peter. It was her boyfriend, James, who was killed by Peter. Jenny exclaims that Peter never wanted him. Chrissy speaks with her father about his mother. She tells him not to listen to her. Bill promises to be there for his daughter as well. Then, Bill tries to convince his daughter to steer clear of Sam, since he seems a bit troubled. Chrissy doesn’t listen. Sam and Jenny arrive at the prison. Peter is escorted into the meeting area. Sam admits he looks nothing like he remembers. Sam enters and sits down with Peter seconds later.
Peter admits he understands why Jenny lied about him dying. He also blames himself for everything. When asked, Sam confesses he doesn’t remember Peter at all. Peter expresses remorse and insists he thinks about the murder every day of his life. Sam tells Peter he can stop pretending and be honest with him. Jenny tells the woman in charge about Sam’s problems and his counseling in the past. Then, Peter tells his son that he is getting out. Sam agrees to keep it a secret from Jenny. Peter tells Sam he wants them to be together. Peter also insists Jenny will try to keep them apart. Sam tells his father his mobile phone number. Peter returns to his cell immediately.
Meanwhile, Francis and the other children are brought into Rose’s classroom. Then, they’re told about the upcoming Christmas party. They’re reminded to maintain their manners during the party. Back at home, Barney (Gavin Drea) speaks with Emma (Eileen O’Higgins) about her snobby boyfriend. Rose speaks with her work colleague about Ronald and Tillie (Kate Phillips). On the way home, Rose is stopped by the priest. She is encouraged to change the party’s music to something a little holier. Francis returns home with Seamie (Isaac Heslip). Seamie tells Kettie (Antonia Campbell-Hughes) that she was right about the surprise. During the visit, Francis makes a comment about Seamie’s father coming home for Christmas. Michael returns home and tells Rose about his encounter with Martin. Both seem to agree that he is no good. Michael heads to the pub and gets mail from Emma.
Michael opens a mysterious letter and learns his cousin is coming after his business. Michael discuss the letter with James. He explains that his business license is in his cousin’s name. Now, Vincent wants money for that license. Meanwhile, Emma complains about Andrew (Ruairi O’Connor) not being invited to the party. Rose doesn’t seem interested in making that change either. Michael is forced to call his cousin and schedule a meeting. James Harrington (Conor Grimes) agrees to pick Vincent up and transport him into town. At home, Rose gets a surprise visit from Ronald. She believes he has blown her off for the past few weeks. Therefore, she remains standoffish with him. Ronald is taken back by Rose’s behavior. He leaves something on the doorstep. Sally brings the box in seconds later and hands it to Rose. Emma gets a visit from Andrew.
Andrew tries to convince Emma that he isn’t a snob. Emma also makes it clear the Rose doesn’t approve of their relationship. They head inside with the intention of speaking with Rose. However, she remains hidden upstairs. At the pub that night, Ned (Des McAleer) and his family speak with the Americans about the Christmas party. Ned is told he probably won’t be able to get in. Meanwhile, Emma and Rose pack gifts. Rose asks her daughter whether or not Andrew brought anything. Emma doesn’t like the idea that Rose has been spying on her. Later, Rose begins writing a letter when Michael enters. Michael tells his wife about Vincent and his demands. In the morning, Seamie and Francis scout out the base. Inside, Steiger (Cosmo Jarvis), Tillie, and the others prepare for the party. James visits Michael. He learns that Michael will close the shop for an hour to speak with his cousin.
Michael admits he feels guilty about bringing Rose to this place. However, he insists he won’t let it fall down around her. Emma gets another visit from Andrew. This time, Andrew and Barney get into a small spat. Andrew calls Barney a peasant and this ticks Emma off. She gives him a piece of her mind and sends him away. Then, the family gets ready for the party. Michael stays behind and gets drunk, while waiting for Vincent’s arrival. Ned leaves his boys and insists he is going to the party. Martin meets with Kettie. She becomes upset that he is drunk. Martin doesn’t care. He drinks more. Michael shuts down the pub, but promises to reopen it in an hour. Ned stumbles across Martin as he heads to the base. During this time, the kids are allowed to the party zone. Tillie speaks with Ronald in private. It is clear the something is bothering Ronald. He asks Tillie, if she gave Rose his message. She pretends she did, but it is clear she probably didn’t.
Rose escapes to the bathroom. There, she runs into Kettie. Kettie tells Rose about Martin and also displays her battered face. Rose agrees to let Seamie sleep over, so he won’t find out about the black eye. Ned sneaks into the base, but winds up getting caught. Emma complains to her mother about the dull party and not being able to see Andrew. Rose runs into Ronald. He tells her that he returned to Connecticut. He also promises that the gift he left on the doorstep was meant for the entire family. Rose admits Tillie never told her. Rose apologizes for her recent behavior. Ronald is forced to rush away to deal with Ned. The two men come to an agreement. Ned gets a piece of cake, but is forced to leave shortly thereafter. James returns to Michael. Vincent is nowhere to be found. Michael admits they got into an argument and Vincent ran off. James belittles Michael, before going to hunt for Vincent.
Tillie and the girls sing on stage. Rose speaks with Ronald in private. She admits she loves him, but is stuck in a bad situation. Tillie interrupts seconds later. She escorts Ronald away, after confessing she forgot to tell Rose about Ronald’s leave. Rose leaves the party early. Ronald speaks to the crowd and thanks them for their help. Afterwards, Tillie admits she didn’t tell Rose in hopes of saving her from herself. Then, Ronald reveals he was on leave to visit his mentally ill wife, who attempted to commit suicide. Andrew finds Emma and the kids outside. He apologizes and gives them a lift home. Before they leave, Ronald rushes by and tells Emma to tell Rose goodbye. Rose makes it home, but she is soaking wet. Michael helps her change. The children enter alongside Andrew. Michael pulls Rose aside and gives her the engagement ring.
Harrington interrupts a good thing. Harrington reveals that Vincent is very mad and has decided to put the pub on the market. Francis watches as his mother flees the house. Michael follows, but she loses him. He jumps in the car to go after her, but it won’t start. Rose meets Ronald on the road. Ronald tells Rose he needs to go and that it would be best for both of them. Rose agrees, but quickly changes her mind. She pleads with him to never leave her. They begin to kiss as the episode comes to an end.
Sam also convinces his mother to schedule another visit at the prison. He does this to show that he doesn’t know about his dad’s release. Bill (Daniel Mays) helps Chrissy (Lara Peake) get prepared for the funeral. He notices the necklace. Before Bill leaves, he speaks with Margaret (Elizabeth Counsell). He tells her that he’ll give her two weeks, before he moves out with Chrissy. Margaret becomes distraught, but Bill doesn’t seem to care anymore. As the funeral gets underway, Sam speaks with Jenny about far worse deaths than Cathy’s. Sam doesn’t show any emotions during the funeral. After it is over, he tells Chrissy about his father being released. She encourages him to go and meet his dad. Bill tells Jenny about his decision to leave his mom’s place. Jenny admits it probably isn’t a good time to move their relationship forward.
Meanwhile, Peter begins collecting supplies for his boat. During the funeral’s after party, Bill speaks with Sam and tries to convince him to stop thieving. Chrissy is confronted by Jenny. Jenny tries to convince the girl that Sam isn’t good for her. Neither Bill nor Jenny can get through. Sam and Chrissy decide to leave right away. Sam encourages Chrissy to meet his father with him. She doesn’t seem interested and seems a little weirded out by the thought. Instead, they decide to head for Chrissy’s house first. After noticing the necklace Chrissy was wearing, Jenny becomes suspicious. She freaks out when she finds out that Sam is gone. Jenny expresses her concerns to Bill. She admits she believes Sam might’ve killed Cathy.
They agree to go track them down right away. Chrissy gets into an argument with Margaret and she winds up falling down the stairs. Chrissy freaks out, but Sam seems excited by the event. Chrissy steps away, while Sam pretends to try and help Margaret. However, he ends up strangling the woman to death. Now, he convinces Chrissy that she is in big trouble and needs to flee with him. After they flee, Bill and Jenny enters and find Margaret’s body. Chrissy’s coat is found nearby. The authorities are notified right away. Jenny notices a bruise around Margaret’s neck. Sam and Chrissy manage to make it to Peter’s boat. However, Chrissy becomes freaked out and runs away. Sam eventually chases her down. Sam tells Chrissy that they get each other, since they’ve both killed. He explains he took Cathy’s life. Chrissy calls him sick, before rushing off. Sam gives chase.
Sam restrains himself and doesn’t harm Chrissy. He insists he doesn’t need her and lets her go. Meanwhile, the authorities notice the bruise on Margaret’s neck and immediately begin searching for Sam and Chrissy. Sam returns to his father’s boat. Peter admits he is ready to go. When Sam isn’t looking, Peter steals Sam’s cellphone. Sam is placed downstairs to hide from the cops. Bill and the cops manage to find Chrissy by the road. During this time, Peter gets in touch with Jenny. He arranges to meet her nearby. Peter forces Jenny to board his boat. Sam emerges seconds later and speaks with his mother. When Sam is distracted, Peter hits him from behind. This sends him into the water. Peter ties us Jenny, while Sam finally remembers the day of James’ death. He remembers Peter kicking him into the water and Jenny saving his life.
Sam sneaks up behind his father and hits him with the anchor twice. He drops to the ground dead. Sam unties his mother and confesses he now knows the truth. Sam watches from a distance as his mother calls the police. He pretends he didn’t see. Sam waits with his mother, until the authorities arrive. He is taken into custody. Along the way, he tells his mother that he’ll be fine.
Then, Robin speaks with her boss, Adrian (Clayton Jacobson). She confirms she is doing good and is glad to be back at work. Adrian admits three detective inspectors were watching and walked out when Robin lost her cool. During this time, the suitcase begins floating to the surface. Adrian and Robin visit a nearby restaurant. Adrian asks about Robin’s recent disappearance. She admits her mother was dying and felt the need to get away. Eventually, the conversation turns to Al Parker’s case against Robin. Al is now claiming that the shooting was personally motivated. Robin argues with Adrian and admits she was nearly raped. Then, she gets up and rushes out. Then, Mary (Alice Englert) meets up with Puss (David Dencik). They head home to the brothel. There, Puss speaks with a bunch of foreign women about sex. He seems to be trying to teach them English. This goes on an unreasonable amount of time.
During the excruciating scene, the prostitutes ask Puss about Cinnamon. It seems she was another prostitute that went missing recently. Then, we jump to a computer café of sorts. A bunch of nerds chat about sex for about ten or twenty minutes. Who knows? I shut it off at this point and switched over to Trend Crave on YouTube. One of the guys at the café seems to have been in a relationship with Cinnamon. The guy admits he was paying to spend time with her. The guy, Brett (Lincoln Vickery), seems freaked out that his girlfriend might’ve disappeared without telling him. Then, the show delves into even more stupidity. Robin sits on the very rock that the suitcase was slung into the water. Surprisingly, the suitcase doesn’t show up, so she returns home with groceries.
Robin finds Dan getting a massage. Her apartment is filthy. Robin’s sister speaks with her in private. He explains he is no longer the same as he used to be. He is now clean and wants Robin to stop putting beer in the fridge. Her brother seems to be on the verge of kicking Robin out, as she begins to explain her turmoil. The brother explains that the room is Dan’s. Robin agrees to begin looking for a place this weekend. It is also revealed that Robin walked out on her wedding day. She apologizes to Liam. That night, Robin reads a letter from Mary thanking the receiver for giving her the gift of life. She looks up Mary’s address. In the morning, Mary returns home to her father. She explains that Alexander is coming for dinner. It becomes clear that Mary doesn’t like her step mother, Julia (Nicole Kidman). Julia encourages Mary to come and spend some time with them. Seconds later, they begin planning the dinner with Alexander.
This nonsense continues on for way too long. At work, Robin speaks with a colleague about Constable Hilmarson. Miranda tells Robin about a room for rent. It may be a mess, but it is in a good location. Adrian meets up with one of the foreign girls. He gives her a teddy bear and some money. Finally, the suitcase reaches the water’s surface. Puss has dinner with Mary. He tells the family about his falling out with his supervisors at Leipzig University. The conversation includes communists and feminism. Again, it feels absolutely pointless. The dinner goes on for entirely too long. Eventually, Julia begins to cry and Mary rubs salt in the wound. Puss explains to Mary’s dad that he came to ask for Mary’s hand in marriage. This leads to a big argument between Puss and Mary’s parents. Julia pleads with Mary not to get married. Mary leaves with Puss anyway. Robin shows up outside, but doesn’t go in. Then, Julia fights with Mary’s father and leaves. The dad takes Mary a piece of cake and finds Puss asleep on the bed. They speak together outside and Mary tells her father about her love for Puss.
Robin has a psychedelic nightmare of sorts and wakes up screaming. Then, Miranda shows up at the door. Robin learns that many cops live at the facility. Miranda takes Robin back to her room and pretends to be an astronaut. Then, they chat about Robin not having a new guy. The suitcase is finally brought on shore. At work, Robin speaks with Adrian. A message comes in about a report from Bondi Beach. It is about the suitcase. Robin quickly agrees to go to the scene. She is told to take Hilmarson with her. She takes Miranda instead. They arrive at the scene and check out the body in the suitcase.
Martin used to be in a band. Unfortunately, he left the group and they went on to be a major success without him. Martin and Brian bicker back and forth, before making a bet. Brian bets he could sell windows to someone, who recently purchased windows. Then, the boys hit the streets. The receptionist, Carol (Lauren O’Rourke), arrives at work, as does Vincent’s wife, Sam (Linzey Cocker). Sam brings her husband lunch. She also asks him to share dinner with the family that night. Vincent makes an excuse to get out of it. Carol makes a fool of herself, but manages to get rid of Sam. Brian tracks down an senior woman and tries to convince her to rebuy his windows. She eventually agrees to have the windows swapped out and she’ll pay the installation cost.
Brian encounters Martin outside and confirms the lady is going to have the windows replaced in the entire hours. Martin hands over Brian’s winnings. Meanwhile, Vincent visits Mr. Solomon (Anthony Adjekum) and his family. After spending several hours praying with the family, Vincent manages to seal the deal. Then, we jump back in time six months and see how Vincent was previously fired from his last job. He heads to the bar and gets drunk to forget his worries. While Vincent hurls in the toilet, he is approached by a high school colleague he used to pick on. Dicky Cox (Tom Andrews) takes Vincent from the pub and gives him some cocaine. Then, he shows him a block of PVC. Vincent quickly sees an opportunity.
We’re given a rundown of the business. The following day, Vincent visits the Cachet store. There, he meets the owner, Tony Walsh (Nigel Lindsay). Initially, Tony doesn’t want to waste his time with Vincent. However, Vincent shows off his skills and Tony quickly makes him a member of the team. Vincent is put in charge of the sales team. He sacks the previous members and hires Brian and Martin. Next, Vincent tracks down his old pal, Terry (Paul Garner). Vincent tries to make Terry a member of his sales team, but Terry turns down the offer. Terry’s wife, Gill (Nicola Stapleton), enters and Terry heads to work. While Terry is away, Vincent manages to convince Gill to buy a bunch of windows. Back at work, Brian gets a call from Brendan (Lloyd Hutchinson).
Terry approaches Vincent at work and socks him in the face. Vincent visits Gill and promises not to honor the contract. He rips it up in front of her. Then, they go for a ride in Vincent’s wanker mobile. Brian returns to his client, Mrs. Brown (Yvonne D’Alpra). She forces him to replace the windows once again. Brian manages to get things sorted out, but he is forced to repay Martin. That night, Vincent returns home and gives each member of his family an expensive give. Then, he blows off dinner and returns to work. Vincent meets up with Martin and Brian. They celebrate the week with alcohol and hookers.
Again, Helen becomes intrigued with the case from Polesford. Then, the suspect’s picture is shown on television. Helen quickly identifies the man’s wife as an old schoolmate, Linda Jackson (Emma Fryer). She admits they were best friends back then. Helen heads to work and pleads with her boss for permission to get involved. He says no and she reveals she is pregnant. She requests a week leave and confirms she is headed to Polesford to see her father. In return, the boss agrees to give Helen permission to access Linda. Paul tags along. The couple arrives outside of Linda’s house moments later. Paul is not allowed to enter. DC Sophie Carson (Jessica Gunning) invites Helen inside. Linda seems happy to see Helen. She quickly explains that her husband is innocent.
Moments later, Linda’s daughter, Charli (Eleni Foskett) comes downstairs. Linda tells Helen that her son, Danny (Brian Fletcher), has refused to leave his room. Linda explains that the kids do not belong to her husband and that he isn’t from Polesford. Paul visits a local store and looks at a newspaper article regarding the case. He also sees that DI Tim Cornish (Ashley Walters) has been assigned to the case. It seems Paul knows the man. Paul visits the man at the stations and asks about the case. Tim admits the flood has prevented his team from searching for the girls. Tim makes it clear he would love to charge the smug suspect as quickly as possible. Helen returns home to her father, Robert (Clive Wood), and his live-in boyfriend. It seems Robert and his buddy believe the suspect is likely guilty.
Then, Paul reveals that Helen is pregnant. Seconds later, Helen heads to her room. She seems a little disturbed. Helen tells Paul that she doesn’t know if she can be a good mother. Paul tries to reassure her that everything will be fine. In the morning, a body is discovered. Linda is taken to the station and questioned by Tim. Linda continues defending her husband, Stephen (Daniel Scott). However, it is revealed that Stephen might’ve fancied child porn. Linda is escorted back home. She complains about the media’s portrayal of Stephen. Again, Linda claims that Stephen is totally innocent. Seconds later, Helen runs into Danny. He complains about their current situation and demands food.
Then, Helen gets into a spat with Sophie about her relationship with Linda. Helen puts the woman in her place and explains she is just good at her job. That night, Helen and Paul decide to go out for a meal. Helen runs into an old friend, Paula Days (Sinead Matthews), and her boyfriend, Gavin Sweeney (Kevin Sutton). The group decides to have dinner together. Gavin admits he knows Stephen, but doesn’t know whether or not he is the murderer. Later, Paula invites the couple over to their place. When they refuse, Paula complains about Helen bullying her as a child. Despite insisting she wasn’t a bully, Helen apologizes anyway. When driving back home, Helen gets a call from DI Adam Perrin (David Leon). She doesn’t answer it. That night, Helen escapes the bed and sneaks into the bathroom. She listens to Adam’s voicemail.
In the morning, she travels to the scene where the body was discovered. She is shown pictures of the body, which has been badly burned. Then, she takes a leak in the woods and gets caught by a man walking his dog. The man confirms that the area is used by dog walkers frequently. Meanwhile, Paul and Helen’s dad walk their dog. They chat about the baby and Helen’s reaction. Seconds later, Helen spots Gavin’s vehicle near the woods. She gets out and tries to track him down. However, he rushes back to his vehicle and drives off quickly. Seconds later, Paul visits a local restaurant and meets with Shelley (Joey Batey). They briefly chat with one another. Then, Helen meets up with Paul. They’re introduced to Trevor (Pearce Quigley), who runs the pub.
Trevor reveals he was also in the force. He takes up for Stephen and admits he doesn’t believe he is capable of murdering. Helen chats with Paul on the way home about the potential of Stephen being innocent. In the morning, Paul and Helen visit Tim. Helen asks when the last time the woods was searched. Helen admits it is weird that the body wasn’t found sooner, since the area is treaded so frequently. Eventually, Tim says something that sets off Paul. He apologizes, before departing. Then, Stephen’s hearing gets underway. He places his not guilty plea. His attorney doesn’t apply for bail for his own safety. Paul calls a friend and asks him about the state of the body. The man suggests the killer might’ve put out the fire, because he couldn’t deal with seeing the victim that way.
Then, he suggests the killer might’ve loved the victim. Paul watches as Shelley makes out with his girlfriend near the Tattoo Emporium. Linda is transported back home once again. Helen gets a call from her boss. He tells her not to play games. He encourages her to move herself away from the case. Helen has a flashback to her childhood days. She asks Linda about that traumatic event from their childhood. Both admit they think about it every day. Helen runs into Adam outside. He tells her that she should be cautious of telling Mickey (Curtis Cole) anything. Adam asks if the child is his. Helen doesn’t answer. At the end of the episode, we see a young girl locked up with maggots nearby.
Geoffrey makes it clear that he doesn’t like his step father. Moments later, Caroline (Gabriella Wilde) is shown caring for Ray (John Nettles). Ray admits that Dwight Enys (Luke Norris) warned him that he could only prolong his life. Ray tries to encourage Caroline to find a rich husband. He suggests Lord Conison. Meanwhile, Ross receives good news in the form of a letter. Its contents remain unknown. Ross rides into town. Along the way, he passes by Drake Carne (Harry Richardson). Demelza embraces her brother when he arrives. Cary (Pip Torrens) ridicules George. He tells George that he needs to get rid of Geoffrey as quickly as possible. George promises to find a solution immediately. Drake tells Demelza that their brother, Sam (Tom York), encouraged him to visit her.
Ross listens as Drake explains that Demelza’s father is on the verge of passing. Agatha tells Elizabeth about the message from her cards. She admits he is coming sooner than they think. George cuts the ribbon on the Warleggan Bank. Ross passes by and Geoffrey seems eager to speak with him. George takes him inside to stop that from happening. Ross meets with Harris Pascoe (Richard Hope). He learns that his mine is prospering. Drake says goodbye to Demelza before departing. Seconds later, George meets with Amelia (Siobhan O’Carroll) and Morwenna Chynoweth (Ellise Chappell). He explains that he wants Morwenna to be a babysitter of sorts to George. Morwenna takes on the role. George transports Morwenna to his home. Elizabeth isn’t happy that George made the decision without her. Ross returns home with food and instructs Demelza to prepare a feast.
Seconds later, Ross is forced to meet with Captain Henshawe (John Hollingworth) at the mine. There, he finds Geoffrey. Ross speaks to the boy about mining and subsequently gives him a tour. Then, he transports Geoffrey back home. Geoffrey doesn’t hide his whereabouts from his mother or George. That night, Elizabeth begins to experience stomach pains. Demelza decides to visit her father. Meanwhile, Caroline tells Ray that she is going to see Lord Coniston. He seems satisfied with her decision. Demelza arrives at her father’s house. She holds his hand, while her brothers watch on. Ross visits a local church. He runs into George. George explains he is willing to tolerate Geoffrey for the time being. Meanwhile, Geoffrey tells Morwenna about his father and his relationship with the townsfolk.
Demelza leaves her father’s place. She meets with Caroline near the church. They head inside and meet Ross and Dwight. Caroline and Dwight are quickly married. Geoffrey and Morwenna spot the group as they leave the church. Elizabeth fakes a fall down the stairs. George gets Elizabeth to bed, but is unable to find a doctor. They’re forced to take Dwight’s help. Unfortunately, this pulls Dwight away from his romantic meeting with Caroline. Dwight examines Elizabeth and quickly realizes she is going to have the baby tonight. Back at home, Demelza and Caroline speak about the earlier than expected arrival of the baby. Caroline speaks with Demelza about the history between Ross and Elizabeth. Cary makes sure that George is ready to choose his son over his wife, if need be.
Dwight is forced to stay and deliver Elizabeth’s baby. Ross and Demelza discuss Dwight’s plight. Demelza doesn’t seem convinced that Elizabeth actually fell down the stairs. They receive another letter. Caroline learns that her uncle is gravely ill. Ross takes her home. A black moon appears in the sky. Agatha insists it is a bad omen. Elizabeth begins to struggle with the birth. Demelza’s father passes away. Sam makes it clear that he intends to do his father’s bidding. Drake doesn’t seem so eager to follow down that path. Caroline returns to Ray. She agrees to stay with him for as long as he would like. Elizabeth gives birth to the child and manages to survive. Ross sneaks over to their house and watches Agatha argue with George. Ross doesn’t like the way his family is being treated. In the morning, Ray apologizes to Caroline for trying to intervene in her romance.
She tells him the truth and he passes away almost instantly. Ross returns home and learns that Dwight has returned to the army. He tells Demelza that he needs to speak with George. He visits the bank and agrees to never confront George or his family again. In return, he wants George to leave Agatha and Geoffrey out of it. Sam and Drake go on their adventure. They run across Geoffrey and Morwenna. It is clear that Drake is smitten with the girl. Demelza and Ross stroll along the beach. They chat about Ross’ family. He admits he will stay away from George and believes it is for the best. Demelza asks Ross to embrace a part of her family, since he is losing a part of his. George tells Elizabeth the good news. At the end of the episode, Ross tells Demelza that they can do anything together.
After Helen leaves, she tries to work up the courage to tell Paul Hopkins (Ben Batt) about her affair. She strolls through town and encounters three youngsters. They spit on her. She wipes off the spunk and is surprised to see Phil Hendricks (Matt King). They head to the local pub together. Paul joins them. Then, they watch a news report about Stephen’s suicide attempt. Phil reveals he got to look at the body and there wasn’t much left. He tells the couple about the state of the body and possible time of death. Then, he follows another man into the bathroom and gets bashed. Helen takes Phil home to her father, Robert (Clive Wood), and his partner, Syd (Stewart Scudamore). That night, Phil tells the group about his job. Then, Helen heads to bed. We see a flashback of young Helen distraught in her bedroom. Helen heads out in the middle of the night. She watches several girls hang out near the Tattoo Emporium.
In the morning, Phil and Paul visit the location where the body was discovered. Phil discusses another possible reason for the killer burning the body. Then, Linda escapes with Helen. They head to a nearby restaurant, with the intention of escaping the media. Gavin (Kevin Sutton) spots Phil and Paul. He quickly makes himself look like a jerk, before leaving. Linda is approached by a journalist. Helen steps in and gently attacks the woman. Then, Linda and Helen discuss the horrible event that took place when they were just 13. Helen gets a call from Jenny (Georgia Moffett). She tells her about her intention to tell Paul about the affair. Then, Paul and Helen speak about their plans for the night. They also discuss Phil’s theory.
Then, they team up with Phil and visit Bob Patterson (Mark Sheals) to speak with him about his missing pig. Bob remains adamant that someone is stealing his pigs. That night, the trio discusses the attempt to make Bates look like the killer. They spot Gavin and decide to follow him. They track him to a building and follow him inside. Phil manages to subdue Gavin. Helen and Gavin get into an argument about her bullying days. In another flashback, a young Helen rips the head off of her teddy bear. Then, Paul tells Helen that he is going to have to return to Manchester. She encourages him to stay at least another night. Rory Harcross (Alice May Feetham) enters and grabs Helen’s attention. Rory speaks with Helen in the bathroom and asks for her help.
Rory hopes Helen can help her prove Steve didn’t kill anyone. She insists she was with Stephen when he was supposed to have taken Abigail Toms. She admits they kissed, but it never went any further than that. In another flashback, young Helen watches a smug man leave her home. She meets with one of the youngsters outside of the pub. She grabs him by the balls and punishes him for the spitting incident. Helen takes the new information to Cornish. He doesn’t seem interested in the least. Then, Helen tells Linda about Stephen’s relationship with Linda. She doesn’t want to believe. Afterwards, Helen tells Rory that she’ll force the police to investigate her claims. Rory admits to knowing Abi. She comments that they both had matching rose tattoos. After Rory leaves, Paul tries to get Helen to tell him what is bothering her.
Eventually, Helen stops the vehicle and tells Paul that she was raped as a young girl. She admits Peter pretended to be helping her father, but he wasn’t. Instead, Paul used her father’s sexuality to force her to sleep with him. Then, Helen tells Paul about her relationship with Adam. She confesses that she doesn’t know who the baby belongs to. Once Paul rushes off, something clicks. Helen remembers Trevor saying something about tattoos and connects it to Rory’s recent comment. She calls Paul and tells him to get to Trevor, as he is the killer. They chase Trevor. They follow him to the old filling station. Once they venture inside, they find Trevor holding the young girl hostage. He explains he loves her and is willing to kill for her. Trevor nearly beats Paul to death, while Helen fiddles with the girl. Trevor begins to attack Helen, but is stabbed and killed.
Stephen’s name is cleared almost immediately. Helen and Paul return home. Four weeks later, Helen visits her boss. She tells him she wants to report a historic case of child abuse against Peter Harcross. She tells him that Peter was a local councilor in her hometown. She admits she wants the case to get as much attention as possible. When she leaves, she runs into Paul and pleads with him to return home and give their relationship a chance. He refuses.
Caroline (Gabriella Wilde) visits Ray’s grave. She speaks with Ross and Demelza about missing Dwight. She remains hopeful that Dwight will return to her. Meanwhile, we see Dwight (Luke Norris) writing a letter to his wife about an impending battle with the French. George sits down with Sir Francis Basset (John Hopkins). George makes sure to compliment the man. George tells the man about his beliefs in justice and superiority of intellect. It becomes clear that George is trying to wiggle his way into the magistrate role left empty by Ray’s death. Sam and Drake try to convert Demelza into a good Christian girl. Elizabeth’s jealousy of Morwenna continues to deepen. Moments later, Ross runs into an old friend of his father, Tholly Tregirls (Sean Gilder). Tholly admits he is somewhat of a pirate smuggler now. He also believes Ross will be tempted to join him soon enough. George returns home and tells Elizabeth about his ambitions.
The following day, Verity (Ruby Bentall) arrives in town. She learns about the current bickering between George and Ross. Meanwhile, Ross finds a piece of wood belonging to a ship. He gives it to Drake and Sam for their house. He tells them to keep it a secret, so it doesn’t cause an uproar in the village. Ross and Demelza work, while Valentine is christened. Drake and Sam pass by the church with their wood. They discuss the potential of becoming members of the church. During the after party, Verity and Caroline learn that there was a battle on the sea. Both rush off, while thinking the worst for their lovers. Prudie rushes a note to Ross, who immediately begins investigating. Sam and Drake eventually make it to George’s land. They contemplate going around, but Drake convinces his brother to cross through George’s property. This gives Drake the opportunity to chat with Morwenna once again.
He manages to win a few points by picking the girl some flowers. Meanwhile, George gives Elizabeth an expensive necklace. She seems baffled by Verity and Caroline’s behavior. Ross returns with very little news. While a few ships have gone missing, it is unknown what happened to their occupants. In the morning, Ross discusses his next move with Zacky (Tristan Sturrock). Sam and Drake visit the local church. Reverend Odgers (Jason Squibb) is not happy with their presence. When George finally arrives, he seems upset as well. After the session ends, George tells Odgers to deal with the two. Verity returns and discusses her situation with Elizabeth and Aunt Agatha (Caroline Blakiston). Verity pleads with Elizabeth to put an end to the fighting between Ross and George. She admits she has to stick by her husband now.
Ross returns and tells Demelza about a recent ship wreck. Some of the men survived, but were taken captive. Ross contemplates heading to France to look for Dwight. He agrees to stay long enough to join Sir Basset at the upcoming dinner. In the morning, Verity finds the baby crying. Elizabeth seems distance and doesn’t want to hold the child. Drake meets Geoffrey and Morwenna on the beach. He shows them a mysterious well nearby. She also gives Morwenna a bracelet he has made. Ross and Demelza arrive at Basset’s house. They try to use the occasion to gain information about Dwight and Verity’s husband. Ross speaks with Basset. It is clear that the man is fond of Ross. Then, Ross is confronted by Reverend Halse (Robin Ellis). The man makes it clear that Basset wants Ross to be the magistrate. Despite the offer and the potential of George getting the spot otherwise, Ross turns it down.
Demelza speaks with Verity. Verity makes it clear that she is happy to have had 6 good years with her husband. She admits Caroline’s predicament is far worse. Then, Verity tries to convince Demelza to make nice with Elizabeth. It seems she has no intention of doing that anytime soon. Caroline interrupts and tells Verity about the Esmeralda ship. She explains that it has been moved to the port in Lisbon. Verity decides to visit Lisbon to see her husband right away. Later, Ross tells Demelza that Dwight’s fate is looking grim. George returns home as the Justice of Peace. Ross tells Demelza about his smuggling contacts. He admits he is going to have to head to France to look for Dwight. Verity packs up and leaves.
We see soldiers gunning down their captives. One man holds a gun to Dwight’s face. The screen flashes black and the gun fires. Demelza watches from the cliff side as Ross and Tholly push the boat out into the water.
We learn that the victim was pregnant. The face has been damaged severely making it impossible to identify the Asian female victim. After the examine is over, Ray invites Robin over for barbeque. She tells him that she is all alone. At the office, Robin speaks with Adrian (Clayton Jacobson) in hopes of ditching Miranda. Adrian refuses to allow that to happen. Moments later, Robin learns that Miranda is pregnant. Nevertheless, she continues smoking. The team gathers for an update. It is disclosed that the victim’s identity remains unknown. DNA and fingerprints have been taken to run against their records. They agree that the victim is either Australian or in the country on a fake passport. Robin writes a letter to Mary and her parents later that night.
The following day, Robin begins stalking Mary (Alice Englert). Then, we jump to the nerdy computer club kids. Nothing eventful happens, besides Cinnamon’s boyfriend learning that an Asian girl has been found dead on the beach. He heads to the brothel and tries to visit Cinnamon. Instead, the guy is hooked up with another girl. He approaches the woman in charge and asks about Cinnamon. Then, he is placed in a room with other prostitutes. He learns all about Puss and his mistreatment of the girls. Puss (David Dencik) arrives moments later and learns that the boy is a student in IT. Moments later, Robin and Miranda visit Linda (Michelle Lim Davidson). Linda agrees to help them try and discover the woman’s identity. Robin gets a call and agrees to meet with someone the following day.
Linda is shown a picture of the girl’s face as well. They head to a brothel and begin asking for information. Robin looks in the room where computer guy was. She spots a big panda teddy bear inside, but computer boy is gone. When they return to the office, Robin zooms in on the panda. Otherwise, they get nothing of interest about Cinnamon. Miranda believes it is weird that Linda is wearing legitimate Prada shoes. Robin speaks with Adrian and asks him about the missing panda. He makes an excuse and pretends to have given it to someone else. Then, Robin changes clothes and meets with Julia (Nicole Kidman) and Pyke (Ewen Leslie). She learns about Mary and how the girl has been a total nightmare. Julia makes it clear she blames her for the problems. Then, Robin learns about the couple’s divorce and Julia’s new lesbian lifestyle.
When Robin returns home, she finds her brother outside with Miranda. They go in for dinner. Robin’s brother gives Miranda a meditation session of sorts. Robin gets a call from Robin and agrees to meet her. The meeting happens the following day. They chat about nothing interesting. Robin apologizes for not responding to the letter. Then, they head outside to smoke together. They also take a picture together. Mary agrees to get in touch with Robin later. Later, Robin visits Ray. She learns that the DNA from the baby doesn’t match the victim. The quickly realize that the woman must’ve been a surrogate.