Ep 5. Her Baby

Julia Day has always been intrigued by the life stories of inspiring women who made their mark in the world. She’s a divorced mother in her early 60s and runs her own business, but she wants to find something more fulfilling in life. That search prompts her to attend a creative writing course where she meets Benjamin Golding, a 35-year-old millionaire who has a dream of creating a utopia in Scotland.

Though Julia is skeptical of Benjamin’s true intentions, they grow closer with each passing day. But while Benjamin works on his utopian vision, Julia is troubled by his past as a womanizer. Things come to a head when Julia discovers that Benjamin had a fling with her own daughter-in-law, Dominique.

In episode five, titled “Her Baby,” Dominique becomes the center of attention as she reveals to her family that she’s pregnant. While her husband Patrick is thrilled, Julia and her son Leo are less than excited. Julia is worried that Dominique is rushing into motherhood and isn’t sure if Patrick is truly ready to be a father. Leo, on the other hand, is concerned about the paternity of the baby.

As Dominique’s pregnancy progresses, tensions between the Golding and Day families reach new heights. Benjamin’s mother, Katherine, is also dealing with her own family issues as she copes with the aftermath of her husband’s suicide. Katherine is determined to keep the family together, but her relationship with her son becomes strained as she tries to come to terms with his decisions.

Meanwhile, Benjamin is preoccupied with his utopian vision and his relationship with Julia. He faces mounting pressure to deliver on his promise of a new society, but Julia worries that he’s putting too much on the line. As they grow closer, Benjamin becomes increasingly vulnerable to Julia’s influence – and to his own fears and doubts.

“Her Baby” is a pivotal episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. The Golding and Day families are forced to grapple with their own fears, desires, and secrets as they navigate the turbulent waters of love, money, and power. Dominique’s pregnancy adds a new layer of complexity to their relationships, revealing the ways in which family ties can both bind and break us.