Amid the Grail family conflict, Jack Tustin , on an ' easy shout', meets unexpected hazards.
Mutinous rumblings among the crew because of a courtesy outing on the lifeboat. Luke's feelings are similar for different reasons.
Nance Grail gets called in to save Animal's 'legacy' from going up in smoke; and when his wife goes away for a week, Harry Quentin discovers that affairs of the heart are sometimes all they seem to be.
Dr Stafford has his doubts about becoming the lifeboat doctor. Animal Morgan, however, has no doubts about his intention-to be the new second coxswain.
The new second coxswain is chosen and he soon gets a chance to show his mettle. Nance and Billy John feel the repercussions of Luke's continuing misfortunes.
Luke can't resist using his own family for business purposes. This time, it has consequences beyond his control.