Amid Ellen's search for clarity about her desires, Alex becomes increasingly anxious about the possibility of her leaving; Alva completely absorbs in her impending motherhood when encounters a person from her past.

Ellen enrols in a hunting course and encounters Matteo, straining her relationship with Alex; Alva and Nico receive life-altering news; Polly instigates a painful conflict between Ellen and Alva.

Alva overcomes her fears and embraces her pregnancy while Adam comes back into her life; Nico faces a difficult choice between Alva and Harry, leading to a betrayal.