George has been shot, and only Rene and Regina know what happened. Sarah attempts to console Rene, who has been taken into custody. Unaware of her father’s injury, Anna tries to enjoy her honeymoon with Gino while dealing with the allegations in Andrew’s letter.
George returns to Ash Park and plans to make an important announcement at his welcome-home dinner. Sarah struggles to break the news of her pregnancy to Rene. Anna tells Gino about James’s secret, but Gino’s reaction causes tension in their marriage.
Sarah goes to Sydney under the pretense of visiting her sick aunt, while Jack keeps an eye on Rene. Now living in the city, Mrs. Bligh joins a charity group. Back at Ash Park, an artist friend of Carolyn’s arrives to paint Olivia’s portrait, and Regina organizes a card party to help George’s political aspirations.
Sarah decides not to go through with the abortion but meets a desperate young woman and her mother at the clinic. After a debate about art, Sir Richard challenges Carolyn to write a critique for one of his newspapers. Olivia dreams about her encounter with Lloyd.
Rene remains cold to Sarah following the revelation that she’s carrying George’s baby. After one of Regina’s threats goes too far, she retreats to the farmhouse but still proves dangerous. Anna confides in Olivia about her unhappiness, accidentally disclosing the contents of Andrew’s letter.
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.
Jenni Baird
Regina Standish
Sara Wiseman
Carolyn Bligh
Deborah Kennedy
Doris Collins
Frankie J. Holden
Roy Briggs
Aldo Mignone
Gino Poletti