Sarah arrives in Paris to try to forge a connection with her husband Rene, who carries immense scars, both physical and psychological. Back in Inverness, broken-hearted George hits the bottle, using alcohol to dull the pain. James does his best to pick up the pieces. Sickened by Elizabeth's part in George's heartache, Anna moves to the cottage. Jack's finding it increasingly difficult to act normally around Anna, and surprises them both by lecturing her like a father over her attitude towards Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Olivia receives word that it's time to put her plan into action.

Rene suspects he is standing in the way of Sarah's happiness, despite Sarah's attempts to convince her husband of her devotion. George announces he's leaving Inverness for good, and asks James to take over the running of Ash Park. When Regina arrives distressed, the victim of apparent domestic violence, George cancels his plans, despite Elizabeth's warning that he's being manipulated. Threatened by Olivia's connection with Andrew, James encourages his wife to end the friendship. The bliss of Anna and Gino's honeymoon is tainted by a visit from Andrew.