With new baby Emma to take care of, Penny is getting restless at home and otherwise alone all day: it's a far cry from her previous job in the army! Meanwhile, Russell's got the chance of a lucrative promotion - if he moves the family to Scotland..
Russell's got a head start on his new business, and Penny's facing her last interviews before rejoining the army. Unfortunately, whilst waiting at home for very important kit to arrive, Russell discovers that doing the right thing could cost him dearly.
After a 4-day training exercise, Penny returns home to announce that she's invited a senior colleague for tea - the next day. Russell's feeling increasingly put out and is, to say the least, not amused by this new imposition.
Russell's home brewery is in the grip of the recession and in need of a significant input of cash. But can he and Penny find somebody who has more money than sense - who is willing to invest?!
When Penny introduces one of her new colleagues to Russell, she is surprised at just how quickly he takes to them...
It's been years since Penny and Russell had a decent holiday but the opportunity to join their neighbours at a holiday villa in France causes Russell to get cold feet...
It seems that even when she is laid up with a bad cold that Penny is unable to get any rest - both the army and the brewery seem unable to cope without her...
After receiving an unexpected windfall, Penny decides to spend some of her money on a surprise birthday present for Russell...
When Hector Quilley becomes very friendly with her glamorous mother, Penny thinks that her military career could come to a premature conclusion...
There's a lot of professional rivalry when Penny and Hector Quilley are both hoping to win promotion...