Hugh’s estranged wife arrives from Las Vegas and creates chaos for Penny and Hugh’s family. Charlie and Matt teach Hayley a lesson about love, lust and the need to forgive Ajax.

The grand opening of Hugh’s new Cardiac Clinic is upset by life-changing news from his ex-wife. Charlie’s life is thrown into disarray when her father makes a surprise visit.

Meryl and Carlito’s relationship sends shock waves through the Knight family. Tension between Hugh and Penny puts the new cardiac clinic at risk. Matt reconnects with his old high school crush.

Matt and Charlie’s marriage is tested when they disagree over Ivy’s future. Hugh’s plan to leave Whyhope is delayed when he is accused of malpractice. Ajax and Meryl devise a bizarre plan to save the farm from bankruptcy.

Ajax takes drastic action to prevent Hugh selling the farm. Penny finds her perfect match thanks to Meryl’s dating service. Matt drowns his sorrows with April.