Hugh faces his biggest decision ever – can he leave Whyhope and Penny for a new life in the city? Meanwhile, love comes to the Knight family when Meryl, Matt and Ajax all find new reasons to fall in love again.

Penny's teenage son hatches a cunning plan to rekindle the romance between Hugh and Penny. Sharna launches a charm offensive to get Hugh a high-profile job in the city. Meryl and Michael's romance faces a major roadblock.

Penny must decide between her loyalty to the hospital and her feelings for Hugh. Meryl's corruption trial takes a surprising twist, and Ajax takes a stand to win back Hayley.

Hugh is forced to choose sides when Meryl plots to destroy Sharna's career. Ken reveals a dark secret when his parents visit Whyhope. Hayley has a crisis of faith when she breaks all ten commandments in one day.

Hugh's romance with Sharna hits a rocky patch when she threatens to shut down the hospital. Charlie devises a plan to solve Meryl's legal problems and help Wes's family.

Hugh and Penny lock horns when she returns to work at the hospital. Sharna's mission to clean up Whyhope causes chaos for Ken, Betty and Meryl.

Hugh and Penny set aside their differences to fight for the rights of a terminally ill young mother; as she faces criminal charges, Meryl ropes in Hayley to hide evidence of her corruption from Sharna.

Hugh's plan to leave Whyhope is thrown into chaos when the hospital is forced to shut, Meryl is investigated for corruption, and an old flame makes a surprise return.