James and Helen are keeping a secret. Following a visit to theCrabtree's Farm, Carmody is challenged with learning how to bea vet outside of his books. The new farmers have a worryingillness amongst their herd and James wants to help them in anyway he can. Helen volunteers to join him, but helping theCrabtrees might have had a bigger impact on James and Helenthan they anticipated. Helen rallies the community to help thenewcomers while she waits for some personal news.Carmody meetsBernard the tortoise and tries to ‘treat the owner' too byhelping Ned Clough. Despite confiscating his textbooks, thewhole household will come to realise the value of Carmody'sbookish ways.Mrs Hall receives an important letter and has todecide whether or not to share the news.
