Ruth and Euan arrive in Bahrain to carry out some missionary work in the country, but Euan hasn't told his wife the whole truth about the reason for their trip. Show more

Flattered by Ruth's kindness, Noor spends more time with the missionary's wife. Ruth is glad of her company, but cannot shake the memory of the morning with Farid. Show more

While the relationship between Ruth and Farid deepens, Noor finds the strength to confront the mistakes of her past. Show more

Ruth dashes Noor's hopes for the future and realises the true cost of her own happiness with Farid. Show more

Noor discovers the truth about Ruth and Farid and her sense of betrayal boils over when she is asked to baby-sit Anna once again. Now she knows the truth, what will Noor do? Show more

Noor's disappearance with Anna and Euan's return from Saudi Arabia force Ruth to make a decision about her future. Bahrain or Ireland? Farid or Euan? Which will she choose? Show more

As news of war in Iraq breaks, Ruth finds herself desperately missing Farid, while the troubled Noor is drawn closer to the Armstrongs and their faith. Show more

Still reeling from Euan's confession, Ruth is visited by her new neighbours, among them the teenage Noor, who is also trying to come to terms with a new life in Bahrain. Show more

With an increasing gulf growing between herself and Euan, Ruth finds herself spending more time with Farid. Show more

Ruth goes on an excursion with Noor and her cousin Farid to visit the Tree of Life, but discovers it is not all she had expected and hoped it would be. Show more