Blaketon fears an ex-convict has returned to Aidensfield to seek revenge as the former sergeant had promised he would secure him a shorter prison sentence in return for crucial information. However, it's Blaketon who ends up in trouble with the police. Meanwhile, Greengrass offers his services as a pawnbroker to a cash-strapped spoilt youngster, only to land himself in trouble with two overbearing women. Elsewhere, Sgt Jennifer Nokes takes charge at Ashfordly Station whilst Craddock is on leave and takes a shine to Bellamy, much to Ventress' amusement.

When the home of a talented artist is burnt down, The team have plenty of suspects, including the man's benefactor, two London henchmen, and the members of a local rugby club. Meanwhile, Greengrass opens up a B&B, but soon discovers the world of hospitality is not for him and jumps at the chance to buy shares of a racehorse from an old flame. Elsewhere, Blaketon's suspicions about Andy are piqued by a sudden holiday to Scotland and decides to trail the cheating Irishman.