Hugh gets sidetracked by the arrival of Tara, an attractive new doctor, from his Cardiac Unit and his new daughter Eliza.
Hugh is now jobless and without a cardiac unit due to his superiority. However, he can go back to his life in Sydney now that he is free of Whyhope.
Dinah, Eliza's other grandma, makes a surprising visit, as her arrival raises the question why she has returned.
While Penny and Jarrod are preparing to elope, Meryl and Ajax are fighting it out for a council seat.
Hugh and Tara go out to play while Penny is gone. With Charlie's help, their night takes a serious turn when Hugh loses far more than his sobriety.
The netball match between the hospital and the mining firm consumes all of the attention despite April's pregnancy and the fact that not everyone is as supportive as Matt had imagined.
Although Meryl and Jarrod ask Rod Eagle for assistance, Meryl may find his price to be burdensome.
Hugh's birthday is ruined by Tara's party shenanigans since they lead her into trouble.
Hugh embarks on a path of atonement as a result of Meryl's near-death experience, and Penny gains a much needed clarity.
When Penny decides to permanently leave Whyhope, Hugh makes a critical choice. Hayley's ideal job ends up being a disaster.