After waking up on a deserted beach, Emily and Les arrive home to find her estranged mother, cruise ship entertainer Donna Vegas, standing in the lounge. Emily must decide if she can trust her mum with their secret or if she is just here for the money.

Les tries his best to convince Donna to move with to Peru with him and Emily must make a decision about her budding relationship with local policeman, Nathan.

Donna prepares for her big performance at the Swallows' B&B grand re-opening. Emily decides to go back to her life in London and Les receives some bad news about his life insurance application.