Alasdair excuses himself to the city without telling Màiri the real reason for his visit, only to come home and find Màiri and Donneil together - and close. Little does Iain know that he's being watched by his nemesis while he spends quality time with Ciorstaidh. Raonaid impresses the crofters with her veterinary skills, while Tormod reluctantly takes a new job on Seumas's boat.

Màiri is hostile towards Alasdair following his revelation in the city, but nothing can prepare her for the shock she gets when an old book, placed in an unusual location, leads her to discover another chilling secret. Life is a struggle for Tormod as he tries his hand at crofting, and Iain and his friend Anndra are left humiliated after their business pitch at the Trust.