The Shackletons become sick with worry after Albert is reported missing in action, and as a result, emotions run high in the farmhouse. Maria receives a letter from her second eldest son, George, who is alive and well after a short hospital stay, but still there is no word from Albert. Despite the hard times, some positive news arrives in the form of Molly’s new baby, but tragedy is never far away. A telegram from the War Office arrives at Shackleton Farm as the Battle of Britain begins.