Emily Bevan

Martin decides to move out of the surgery and allow Louisa the space she needs; Louisa is intrigued to meet Martin's therapist, but is less enthused when Rachel suggests they should have therapy as a couple.

Rachel may be able to help Martin change his ways; Louisa's return raises questions about her and Martin's relationship; Al welcomes his first fishing guests; Bert decides to try to rejuvenate trade at the restaurant.

Dr. Timoney advises Martin and Louisa to try to take things back to the beginning of their relationship and plan a date; Danny, Louisa's ex-boyfriend, arrives from London with seven children.

Martin reaches a breaking point; Louisa and Morwenna persuade Martin to find Buddy a new home; Martin is not impressed by Angela's alternative approaches to medicine; Ruth finds out that Bert has been trying to make his own whisky.

Martin finds himself trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try to save her husband Jim; Louisa is worried about Martin; PC Penhale drives Louisa up to Winton Farm, where they discover Martin performing a life-saving operation on Jim.

After Martin and Louisa tell Dr. Timoney about their failed date night, she questions their compatibility; Erica, the new art teacher at Portwenn school, moves in with her daughter; Louisa's happiness at finding a permanent teacher is short-lived.