Jenni Baird

Rene suspects he is standing in the way of Sarah's happiness.

In the aftermath of Bert's death and its subsequent cover-up, those involved search for inner peace, but while Sarah battles her own demons, she is well aware that Colin's suffering is tenfold. James' treatment continues to cause him suffering.

Sarah and George begin a secret affair and start meeting at the cottage for their romantic trysts. Anna attempts to subtly push her father towards Sarah, hoping that if she can get them together he will be more open to her relationship with Gino.

Newly discharged from hospital, Elizabeth is unimpressed by the way Regina is behaving towards George and asks her to leave. With tension in the house, Olivia and James agree that the best chance for their family lies in the city.

On the eve of Remembrance Day, George is asked to host a Japanese trade delegation. Knowing how the community will feel, George asks Jack to come to the reception in the hope that the approval of a former Japanese POW might help.

Sarah returns to Inverness with Rene, but may have underestimated her feelings for George.