Ruth suffers a miscarriage but decides to keep it a secret through fear of losing Marcus. Meanwhile, Sarah continues to live a life of turmoil as her relationship with her husband becomes more distant and her desire for Marcus grows stronger.

When Marcus is concerned that Ruth's baby is overdue and forces her into taking a medical examination, she takes drastic action to conceal the truth. Meanwhile Esme receives a proposal of marriage from an old admirer. Clive wants the hotel staff to become part of the union.