Alex comes under a fire when a patients mother disagrees with the treatment of her daughter. Sam cheers up Alice after she loses a precious momentum of her husband. Seeing Alice's devotion sets Sam thinking about his future with Kerri.

The situation between Tom and Alex comes to a head when Tom and Mark clash over a patient. As Sam and Kerri's wedding day approaches, Sam's secret is discovered. Will he stay in Cardale to face the music, and if he leaves will Kerri join him?

As the anniversary of Emily's death approaches, Will and Kate are forced to face some past demons. Can this poignant time bring them closer? Meanwhile Tom gets a new neighbour who is a little more friendly then he'd like.

Alex's birthday and a visit from her Dad resurfaces some painful memories from the past. Will she and her father be able to rebuild their bridges? Meanwhile is Billy taking Alice for a mug, or is he really very fond of her?

New faces in Cardale. How will Alex's army pal Claire and Will's son Tony make their mark on Cardale? Has Alex recovered from her operation and have Will and Kate settled back into married life?

Trainee Dr.Matt Kendal arrives at The Beeches. He instantly makes an impression on Cardale by pronouncing one of it's oldest residents dead. Meanwhile Carol becomes the scapegoat because of Will's shortcomings and Kate finds out Will's secret.

Leanne is the victim of a horrific attack. Shaun and Matt share some football rivalry. Carol gets an apology from Will. Meanwhile the extent of Will's depression is uncovered when he fails to act in a medical emergency; leading to a shocking confession to Kate.

Will is horrified when Claire upsets Charlie and moves into their home. However his rejection of her proves dangerous as she takes revenge in a horrific way. Unable to remember how Claire made her way into his bed, Will finds himself at the centre of allegations and disturbing truths as the full extent of what Claire has done to him slowly unravels.

It's the day of Tom and Alex's wedding but many a twist is waiting for the couple as they prepare to tie the knot. The biggest threat of all is the return of Claire who is destined to seek her revenge. Armed and extremely dangerous Claire lures Alex, Tom and Will into a game of cat and mouse, culminating in the ultimate of cliff-hangers...........