By rights, single mother Dr Rachel Mackenzie and widower Dr Matthew Thompson should be at odds - the disastrous non-wedding of their respective children has thrown the village of Dalverston into turmoil! But Matt and Rachel are faced with their own emotional upheaval - they turn to each other for friendly support, and unexpectedly find that old friends can make a new beginning! Just when Matt and Rachel begin to believe that their happy ending is in sight, Rachel discovers she's pregnant.