Shirley reluctantly leaves her work on the geriatric ward for an evening with Roland. She never felt sure about it; she was right.

Patricia, Maureen and Sandra Ling are involved in the hopes and fears of two expectant mothers ... and how it affects their lives ...

An accident in a chemical factory... Nurses Sandra Ling, Jo Longhurst and Shirley Brent all have a part to play in what follows.