The men head to Amsterdam for some R&R and take a colleague to allow his wife a break. Keiron Voce and Kate Butler face wagging tongues about their closeness but finally face up to their true feelings for each other.

Paddy Garvey makes a good impression but has trouble getting the recognition he deserves. The Stubbs have to deal with the fallout of Sarah's earlier actions and the men find out where their next posting will be.

A beach landing exercise is suspended after two men fall overboard. Donna's sister Kelly falls for one of the locals and Major Kieran Voce has divided loyalties over his love life.

Donna Tucker finally follows her dream to continue her education whilst Dave finds the words of a veteran sobering. Tony and Joy fall out but are reunited when Joy goes into labour early.

The arrival of a new soldier in the regiment and the return of Eddie Nelson's brother into his life causes trouble.

The girls get together and Donna confesses her love for Mark. The men go on exercise and whilst Sergeant Sally Hawkins wants to join in but her fun is short lived when a fire breaks out.

Michael and Marsha start to drift apart when these each pursue their own agendas. Joy Wilton has to decide if she should follow her heart and Jeremy Forsythe has to overcome his own enemies to triumph.

Paddy Garvey struggles to tell Dave Tucker his news until it's too late whilst Dave tries to woo back Donna. Complications during a live firing exercise results in a secret coming up to the surface.