As DI Tony Baynham prepares to tie the knot with Maggie, he thinks all he's got to worry about is being late – but he hasn't taken into account the flooded reception, an old mate who wants to kill himself or the return of his old flame Lucy! And he shouldn't count on DS Ray Pickering for sound advice! Pc Sue Chappell has a touching encounter with a child murderer.

Tony's wedding day arrives, bringing more than a few surprises and the suspicious death of a baby lead Steve to believe the father is responsible.