Erica (Frances Grey) is unexpectedly forced to reveal what she has done to protect Pat (Claire Rushbrook), and face the consequences. Frances (Samantha Bond) takes in an evacuee from Liverpool, but when she arrives Isobel (Gillian Dean) isn’t quite what the household bargained for. Miriam (Claire Price) throws herself into writing letters to friendless soldiers, but her efforts may do more harm than good. The stakes are raised in Laura’s (Leila Mimmack) affair with Richard (Philip McGinley) after someone sees them together, whilst a surprise visit from Adam (Mark Bonnar) brings Nick (Mark Umbers) and Sarah’s (Ruth Gemmell) friendship into uncomfortable focus. Some devastating news for Teresa (Leanne Best) challenges her friendship with Alison (Fenella Woolgar), and after Spencer’s (Mike Noble) secret is revealed, Claire (Daisy Badger) must decide whether or not to stand by him.