Neil returns from ordination inspired by his sense of ministry, but determined to distance himself from the two ladies in his life. This is not altogether well received, and a wide segment of the congregation of St Stephens Dunbridge including the music group points Neil to the error of his ways. Meanwhile Neils close friend Colin and his wife Jeannie are delighted by the birth of a daughter, but is all well with the baby? Neils mother Iris continues to meddle, to his irritation. Churchwarden Peter has said a relieved farewell to his flighty wife Glenda or has he? Dunbridge is not as peaceful as it seems