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.

Alex tries to help Ellen rediscover her former self; Alva and Nico eagerly await an ultrasound, anxiously anticipating the baby's heartbeat as the ultimate confirmation of their journey into parenthood.