Episode 5

Sir Edward's health declines and Jan learns that he has rejected all medical intervention. Avril is concerned that the Mermaid cannot fulfil its orders and is at logger heads with Orin over the slow completion of the Leisurecruise commission; however, Laura is overjoyed at the delays in production. Jan is angry when Sir Edward implies she must regret not marrying him when she had the chance. Later, he makes his final will. Charles continues to reject his father's apologies but admits that he has enjoyed battling in business against him. There are celebrations marking Lynne's return and Jack and Vanessa's marriage plans. Ken and Sir Edward have a violent confrontation with fatal consequences. Jack is jealous when an attractive stranger reveals he knows Vanessa.