Jocky McDonald takes over Archie Menzies' job. Ryder comes back from his trip to London and goes to see Lily who informs him, that she has made Davie Sneddon her new farm manager. Ryder then visits Fiona, who lashes out at him, due in part to his behaviour and her concern over her son, David. Carol is still upset and angry over the mix-up with the letter. Isabel and Alun agree to have dinner so that she can give him, her reasons for not seeing him. Ryder confronts Paul about his job.