New faces in Cardale. How will Alex's army pal Claire and Will's son Tony make their mark on Cardale? Has Alex recovered from her operation and have Will and Kate settled back into married life?

More trouble for Will and Kate as secrets about Tony's life are revealed. The new pub landlord sparks off different reactions and Claire gets too close to comfort for Tom.

A bitter row develops between Will and Kate when they clash over a patient and struggle to deal with the aftermath of Tony. Cardale becomes victim of an epidemic and Claire shows her true colours when she questions the basis of Alex's relationship with Tom.

Kate's initial rejection of James crumbles when Will pushes her away once again. Matt is receiving some unwanted attention. Tom has a proposal for Alex. Meanwhile secrets are exposed as Claire tells Alex about her kiss with Tom, Will and Kate's plan to break up The Beeches is exposed and Kate is caught out with James.

Will offers Charlie advice and guidance in a delicate situation. Tom and Alex look for new premises but does a change of heart from Will mean they won't have to carry their plans through? Meanwhile Claire is on hand to comfort Will when he discovers Kate's liaison with James.

Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as she takes revenge in a horrific way. Unable to remember how Claire made her way into his bed, Will finds himself at the centre of allegations and disturbing truths as the full extent of what Claire has done to him slowly unravels.

Shaun's attempts to attract Kerri have disastrous consequences. Alex has a proposal for Tom and it's time for Will and Kate to make some important decisions about their future. Meanwhile Claire is back in Cardale.........