Andrew and Dawn face a tough time when Trent becomes seriously ill, however the arrival of Trent's dad Keith signals that their problems have only just begun. Elsewhere Alice returns home and Sam takes part in the community tug of war.

Sam's interest in MS sufferer Anna becomes less then healthy when he lets his heart rule his head. The situation blurs his medical judgement and causes friction with Andrew. Trent returns home from hospital but the after effects of his illness begin to take hold

Joanna tries her best to get Martin to face up to his true feelings after the loss of his patient. Whilst Sam takes on as much work as possible in Andrew's absence.

When Martin is offered a fantastic job in Sussex, Joanna has to make a hard decision. Stay in Cardale with a community and job she loves, or move to another place with the man she loves. Proposals and patients help her to decide the fate of she and Martin.

Back from their holiday but not rid of their problems, Andrew and Dawn return to Cardale and have some uncomfortable questions to answer about their relationship. Elsewhere an old friend causes problems for Sam.

The end looks nigh for Andrew and Dawn when Keith's presence cracks their already fragile relationship. Will Andrew lose Dawn to a man she feels little for. Meanwhile Alice, Joanna, Sam and Kelly rally around Rita when she has a fall.

Andrew finally comes face to face with Keith after Dawn decides to leave Cardale - will he let her walk away? Sam is knocked sideways when Anna returns - does her future lie with him? It's new beginnings all round as Andrew, Joanna and Sam face the future without their partners.