Alice appears in court for non-payment of Council Tax, a teenager asks Jack for tranquilisers, and interviews are held for the post of fund manager.

A group of school kids get trapped in a mine forcing Jack to face his fears as he tries to rescue them. Meanwhile, Sarah and Will finally decide to divorce.

A new nurse joins the practice and Will stands as a candidate for the local council. Meanwhile, Beth comes to terms with a friend's imminent death.