Simon Goddard's return from Australia worries the locals, but the former factory owner declares he is only visiting his daughter Amy. Kim enjoys the company of Alistair and his family, leaving Danny green with envy. Joe and Alice prepare to come clean about their relationship - until a bad-tempered Harding makes them change their mind.

Danny and Kim vow to keep their romance secret, Sally helps emphysema sufferer Jack turn his life around and Nathan's leaving party is disrupted when Megan goes into labour. However, the men celebrate the new arrival in the Skelthwaite Arms, but a power cut leads to a disastrous start to the baby's life.