Sammy returns to London to escape the heat of the missing person’s case. But back in Australia, Detective Sergeant Fairbank has the Cooper family firmly under the microscope.

Sammy’s time in London comes to an end when she receives a call instructing her to return to Australia as a witness in the Terry Harris missing person’s case.

When Claire’s boarding school mistress, Fiona, takes the stand, a shock revelation changes the course of the trial. Jury room dynamics are tested as tensions reach boiling point.

Hugh has a shocking introduction to outback medicine when he attends a farm accident. Inspired by Meryl’s dodgy dealings, Hugh blackmails mine boss Big Nathan into making a huge donation…

Hugh faces a dilemma when his best friend Joey makes a dying wish. The Knight family rallies to support Ajax and Meryl as they each confront a major crisis.