As Lavender hands Miranda back the keys to her refurbished home she's on cloud nine. The spectre of Oliver has gone and she's ready for a new beginning with Joel, but he isn't enjoying the same idyll as Miranda. He's hit rock bottom with his life and is looking for a new stimulus. Without consulting Miranda he's gone ahead and taken on a perilous assignment. When he tells her, the ensuing arguments almost bring them undone. Reluctantly she agrees and gives him her support. Her new friendship with Clover takes a dramatic turn. Clover has unwittingly unleashed a demonic spirit in her house and the two women almost lose everything trying to banish it.Miranda's first love, Peter, is never far away. He regrets losing her to Joel and with Joel away he can't resist her and Miranda hasn't the will to discourage him. Will Joel get back in time to save her?