A Country Practice

A young boy, bored and lonely turns to petty vandalism and is given two weeks "hard labour" at the hospital where he befriends an elderly male patient - his first friend.

Doctor Elliott shocks Wandin Valley when his new friend arrives. The young boy is devastated when the old man dies but decides to take on the care of his dog.

A young diabetic's condition saves her from the disaster that befalls her fellow students. Simon's father arrives in Wandin Valley.