Sarah has taken ill and fears for the life of her baby. George overhears the hospital gossip and wonders if the baby could be his. Olivia continues her tryst with Lloyd, while James learns more about Dr. Fox. In Sydney, Douglas visits Elizabeth and puts his heart on the line, declaring his feelings for her.
On the anniversary of Lewis Bligh’s death, George reflects on the troubled relationship he had with his father. After accidentally attacking Sarah, Rene decides to undergo a risky brain surgery, but Sarah refuses to sign the consent form.
Rene goes under the knife, and Sarah worries that he might never wake up. Gino’s dreams are crushed when his grape vines die. On the morning of baby George’s christening, Regina tries to persuade James to return to Ash Park in the hopes of proving her loyalty to George.
George and Regina wed, despite the protestations of Elizabeth and Carolyn. Sarah makes arrangements for Rene to be buried according to Jewish customs, with the help of Roy and Doris. Douglas continues his pursuit of Elizabeth.
Tensions run high at Ash Park. Following an argument with Gino, Anna temporarily moves back home with her family. When James tries to talk to his brother-in-law, Gino reveals what he knows about the baby, setting off a chain of events with devastating consequences. Douglas gives Elizabeth an ultimatum.
Sarah steps in to help at the local school after one of the teachers dies in an apparent suicide. Carolyn and George act as mediators between James and Olivia, who are living separately and barely speaking.
Sarah confronts Regina about what really happened to Milly, but she fails to anticipate Regina’s sway over Sergeant Taylor. Olivia comes clean to James about Georgie, and Anna meets with Sir Richard behind Carolyn’s back.
After Sarah’s dismissal from the school, Jack offers his support for Sarah, putting himself in Sergeant Taylor’s crosshairs. Elizabeth is released from the hospital as Olivia returns to Ash Park.
As Inverness prepares for the prime minister’s visit, George discovers what Regina has been up to with Sergeant Taylor. Elizabeth and Anna plan to sabotage Regina’s dinner, while Sarah moves Harry into the hospital.
After restoring law and order to his house, George meets with Sarah and expresses his intentions. Regina moves back into the cottage, but the family worries that she may still be dangerous, and so Elizabeth meets with Sarah.
Sarah tells George that she invited Harry to stay with her and Roy, a decision that angers Elizabeth, who can’t help but interfere. Elizabeth and Sarah become adversaries again over whether or not Harry should remain in Inverness.
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