Abby and Tom want to tie the knot, but the future bride soon has doubts. Does she really make her decision out of love or just out of desperation? Meanwhile, Julia travels to London inspired by a new hope to meet the pianist Lara Jones. This bears a breathtaking resemblance to her daughter Charlotte, who was believed to be dead ...

To pay their last respects to the head of the family, Alex, the family gathers on Endellion. However, there can be no question of piety when the will is read out. Another bitter argument breaks out between Stephen and Charles, which this time threatens to crush the family for good. Can Charlotte bring her father to his senses?