Simon is kept busy at the clinic with Terence away at a symposium. Roger McLean is starting to attract the upscale clientele from the city but the locals continue to stay away in droves - they do however pack the pub to take advantage of his free drinks promotion. Professional fundraiser Di Fenwick arrives in the valley having heard about Brendan's success with the senior's bus. Di charms the locals as she prepares to host a luncheon at the bistro and recruits Brendan to setup a district branch for her organisation. After attending the birth of the Cody's newest foal, Vicky invites their son Timothy along on her rounds. Returning him home, Vicky is stunned to learn the boy has cystic fibrosis and doesn't have long to live. On their second outing, Vicky has to rush Timothy to hospital and despite his parents' reassurance, becomes very emotional thinking she may be responsible for his latest setback.