The Doc is taking steps to cure his Haemophobia as part of a plan to leave Portwenn. Whilst accompanying a patient to Truro, he bumps into an ex-girlfriend of his, who he soon knocks heads with. Meanwhile, with Louisa out of the way, Mrs Tishell is hoping to win the Doc's affections - but her husband's announcement of early retirement from his job on an oil rig is spoiling her plans.