It's Alison Braithwaite's 40th birthday and she receives a gift that will change her life forever: her youngest daughter, Charlotte, buys her a lottery ticket in which she wins the jackpot of £38 million. Overwhelmed at the prospect of being a multimillionaire, Alison decides to withhold the truth from her family for the time being and attempts to put the money to good use by setting up a charity.

A noticeably pregnant Alison agrees to take the stand at the high court in order to keep her family from losing their fortunes. Meanwhile, Virginia unexpectedly crosses paths with her arch nemesis, Megan.

A noticeably pregnant Alison agrees to take the stand at the high court in order to keep her family from losing their fortunes. Meanwhile, Virginia unexpectedly crosses paths with her arch nemesis, Megan.

Alison realizes that she made a mistake in telling Virginia about the money when she starts to spend it recklessly. Sarah goes off the rails and runs off with her neighbour. David's affair could soon come to light when more people become aware of his secret.

Alison finds herself falling for Graham. Meanwhile, Megan, who's dealing with her rekindled feelings for Virginia, is kidnapped. David turns self-destructive.

Virginia is relieved when the journalist turns up alive. Tamsin reveals her true feelings for Virginia. Sarah decides to have an abortion, but has second thoughts at the last minute.