In the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, residents of a farm and the nearby village deal with all the drama, joys, and heartbreaks that life throws at them.
Matthew agrees to give Nicola a job if she can drum up some business for his company before the end of the day. Eli realises getting rid of Danielle will not be an easy task.
Eli grows tired of Danielle's presence and arranges for her to stay at a hostel, Nicola tries to make up with Rodney, and Ashley learns that the church is threatened by closure.
Lily is surprised by Peter's appearance when he turns up asking for money and advises him to approach Edna for help. Danielle tries to manipulate Eli into letting her stay.
Debbie's suspicions about Danielle lead the Dingle clan to discover the newcomer has stolen drugs from a notorious local family. Jo asks Andy to attend anger-management classes.
Shane discovers Danielle's stash of drugs when he searches Zak and Eli's van. Ross struggles with his feelings for Donna, and Lily tells Pearl about Peter's financial troubles.
Eli gets word that Danielle has been taken to London following her arrest and decides to track her down. Donna is jealous after finding out Ross spent the night with Chas.
Marlon hopes to brighten Donna's day by buying her a new dress and accompanying her to the fundraising ball. Katie is annoyed to learn that Nicola is working at Home Farm.
Donna gets a nasty surprise when Shane reveals that he knows about her night of passion with Ross. Andy is angry to discover Jo has been drinking alcohol during her `pregnancy'.
Jo finds the courage to confide in Debbie about Andy's abusive behaviour and reveals her plan to leave him. Meanwhile, Matthew finds himself falling for Anna's charms.
Jo tells Andy she was never pregnant and the farmer chases his terrified wife to the barn, where he badly injures himself in a fall. Gennie suspects Brenda has feelings for Bob.