As the sand slowly runs out on Hughs probation, the Knight family must decide whether their struggles will bring them closer together or tear them apart. With Penny gone, Hughs determined to live out the remainder of his probation in peace. Although theres no peace in Whyhope while Noras in charge, and when Floyd starts getting bullied in Sydney, Penny makes the call to trade in her city lifestyle and return to the hospital. But much to Hughs displeasure, she doesnt come back alone shes followed by Dr. Toke , an ex-army medic who took a fancy to her in Sydney, and is determined to give their relationship a real chance. And theyre not the only relationship being tested. After a rocky start, Matt and Charlie decide that theyre stronger as a team, and when Hayley and Ajax accidently have sex, Ajax decides to propose. Meanwhile the grueling election campaign between Rod and Meryl is finally over, and with eleven votes between them, Meryl has become Mayor. But Rods not one to admit defeat lightly, and when Hayley stumbles upon two boxes of uncounted votes, an investigation begins that puts Meryls position in jeopardy. Things get even harder when Jim suddenly collapses and we learn hes got kidney damage from his dialysis. And so with an election scandal, a kidney transplant and a wedding on the horizon, the Knight family must decide whether their struggles will bring them closer together, or tear them apart.