Hugh finds an unlikely test subject for his revolutionary new artificial heart. Passions are aroused when Charlie and Matt host a wild B&S Ball at their Brewery.

Hugh and Penny are forced together during an overnight trip to a coal mine. Meryl turns failure into success when she unveils a new statue to commemorate the town. Aoife confesses her love for Hugh.

Hugh is facing his biggest crisis yet when his love life, career and family are all in desperate need of a help. Charlie plays dirty to win back Matt, while Meryl's election as town Mayor is overshadowed by fraud.

Hugh creates havoc for Charlie when he reveals her secret talent. Penny's first day back in Whyhope is headed for disaster until she joins forces with Hugh. Hayley makes a fateful decision to fix Meryl's election fraud problem.