Martin learns that he is under investigation for rude and condescending behaviour with the end result that he may have to go on a 2-week course to improve his people skills. Pauline advises him that he will have to find a new receptionist, as she is returning to university to study nursing. Bert Large thinks he's struck gold when word gets out that a rare bird is nesting in the local cliffs on Auntie Joan Norton's land, so he borrows the police van to offer guided tours. Louisa's father Terry Glasson suddenly re-appears in the village, accompanied by his friend, Jonathan. Terry had left the village under a cloud when he was accused of stealing money from the lifeboat fund, but he has always maintained his innocence and Louisa remains his staunchest defender. Things get serious when Jonathan stops taking his medication, and takes Martin, Louisa and Pauline prisoner. The problems in the town heat up. (thetvdb.com)