Things are about to get real, Charlotte and Jake put the finishing touches to the nursery, and final preparations for the baby Alba's arrival take place. Life isn't always rosy, so Charlotte spends time with her friends to bring back some cheer. Charlotte drops flowers to her mam to spread the love.

Charlotte experiences the most joyous and most tragic days of her life! Alba Jean is born, and Jake is overcome with emotion as he holds her in the delivery suite. Back in Sunderland, Leticia and Gary meet the new arrival, and Charlotte heads back to a shoot as a working mum. Just weeks later the family are devastated by the sudden loss of nana Jean, and they struggle to cope with the overwhelming grief.