Charlie Manx fights for his life; Millie Manx determines to never let the lights go out in Christmasland again; Bing receives a long awaited call; Wayne McQueen, attempting to understand his mother, walks headlong into danger.
Vic McQueen takes the Shorter Way to Haverhill, Lou and Wayne face a terrible threat in her absence, Charlie Manx engages an old friend for a mysterious favour, and Millie Manx confronts the past.
Bing Partridge has some questions for Charlie Manx; Manx revisits his difficult childhood; Millie meets an old friend; Wayne faces a choice.
Vic and Maggie embark on a dangerous journey, and Charlie Manx confronts his deepest fears; meanwhile, as her world falls apart, Millie must choose between freedom and her father.