Tom and Beth have baby Victor's christening. After losing his sister in a car crash, Goddards employee Danny Flint struggles to look after his niece, because it means having to change his lifestyle.
Billy, Joe, David and Danny all go for the job of Harding's deputy. Luke and Megan can't decide whom to tell about their pregnancy. Nurse Kim Blakeney arrives in Skelthwaite and clashes with the Post Mistress.
Sally's heavy-handed treatment of Megan and Luke backfires. Kim and Danny can't get their friendship right. Bravely, Jean reveals her illness to her new boyfriend.
Simon Goddard returns from Australia unannounced. Joe can't bring himself to tell Harding about Alice. Kim's involvement with Alistair Pope becomes difficult.
Simon's involvement at Goddards concerns Anna and David, causing Harding to resign. Sally's insecure about her marriage. Megan decides not to return to school. Ed and Pete's friendship is on the line.
Sally tries to help an emphysema patient reconcile with his grandson. Megan's baby shower holds a few surprises. Meanwhile, Kim and Danny are keeping their relationship from their kids.
Skelthwaite mourns Sally's death. Danny and Cady move into Kim's house. Anna faces a dilemma when she becomes involved in Cathy Saunders's adoption application. The factory makes an unusual contribution to the kids' art fair.