Back from Liverpool Andrew is ready to look to his future with Erica but questions arise over her commitment to him. The situation is not helped by Nick's intervention. Meanwhile David is concerned when Claire's behaviour begins top spiral out of control – is she getting sick again?

Sparks fly between Erica and David when clash over a surrogate case. But is there more to their disagreement then meets the eye? Meanwhile Alice gets the whole of Cardale involved in her campaign to stop a new supermarket being built.