A Country Practice

Jessie is badly bruised and her teacher, Liz Spicer, believes Cris is abusing the child. John and Rosemary Barnes fear that FACS has come to take their baby away.

The arrival of Dr Supatra, a new locum in Wandin Valley causes resentment among some iresidents. It also has an effect on Lucy who finds her life threatened by Dennis Taylor, a disturbed alcoholic.

The new locum's secret is revealed with the arrival of David Mawby, a new nurse. Matron Sloan finds a surprise jockey to race her horse. Cris finally finds the perfect babysitter.