Tasha Raveley's husband Matt is killed in Afghanistan. His parents, Paula and Howard, a veteran military couple,organize a military funeral but Tasha struggles to accept her widowhood and channels her affections into her young son Alfie.

When medic Joe returns home, he has some explaining to do.

Claire is doing well in her new job but Millie's behaviour is causing problems at home.

The date of Matt's inquest arrives and Paula wants answers.

The flags are out and the boys are back in town.

Sam moves in with his dad and Claire is forced to decide where her loyalties lie.