Ida's brother Wilfred has disappeared, and she is distraught. When he is found, he presents a whole new set of problems for Ida and Robert

Robert is horrified when he sees the contents of Ida's medicine chest.

Robert's talk to the Young Wives Group in the village is almost ruined by one of their number to whom Ida takes grave exception.

Ida is thrilled when it seems that romance has entered Miss Parfitt's life.

A new bypass threatens to bring chaos to the village, and Ida and Robert are determined to take action at the council offices.

Storm damage to Wilfred's cottage has the most unexpected consequences...