Emma faces up to life without James, while Sinead and Hermann discover that fairy tale endings are difficult to sustain.

James moves in on Louise, using his guile to prevent her from marrying Rich. Meanwhile, Michael receives an unwelcome guest who bears life-shattering news.

Amanda's pregnancy brings out the nesting instinct in her. Emma gets the wedding bug from Louise, but James brings his lover down to earth with a bane.

A tarot reading sends Rich spinning towards an early midlife crisis while Michael decides he must become a real man.

Romance is in the air for both Emma and Sinead. Louise has second thoughts about her police training.

With fractious relationships all around, Louise organises a 32nd birthday party for Rich. Amanda finds a new man.