Dreaming of Summer

Mima’s friend Betty has been a source of fun, laughter and comfort for Mima since Edie died. But there’s a lot she doesn’t know about the woman she spends her days lazing in the retirement community swimming pool, or competing in lawn bowls competitions with. When a mysterious journalist shows up at the inn looking to interview Betty, the secrets she’s hidden from everyone in her life will be brought to the surface and will change the way Mima sees her forever.

Reeda’s foster kids are finally settling into life with her and Duncan, when a phone call from the foster agency threatens to turn it all upside down. Their mother wants to see them again, but Reeda is worried they’ll only be hurt the way they always have been, and doesn’t want to disrupt their progress. But is there anything she can do to protect them?

Alex’s parents are coming to visit and he’s worried how their presence in his home will disrupt his young family. Unaware of just how much pain his upbringing caused him, Kate is determined to invite them to stay at the house. But their arrival could trigger buried childhood memories and send him spiralling.