Sally Bryant's tragic death from kidney failure brings her daughter's biological father, Tim Lord, to town seeking to take custody of the young girl away from the Sally's husband Vince, the only father the little girl has ever known. Chaos unfolds when Terence interferes with Bob and Cookie's attempt to re-wallpaper Esme's house. Steve adopts a sheepdog until the owner arrives to claim it. New occupational therapist Linda Shelley arrives in town and helps a disabled farmer, but confuses the emotions of Terence Elliott. After Vince makes the painful decision to give up custody of Jane, Tim withdraws his claim. Lucy attempts to impress the CWA with her cake-making prowess but must first battle Ivan for supremacy of the kitchen.