All four episodes of the BBC drama exploring the insecurities, hopes and fears of married couple Ian and Emma (Sean Bean and Nicola Walker). Married for 27 years, they must contend with life and all of its ups and downs, both trivial and difficult, together. Opening up to each other completely will be the key to dealing with a deep, long-buried grief and their complicated relationship with their adopted daughter Jessica (Chantelle Alle), as well as solving problems involving Emma's slimy younger boss Jamie (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) and her elderly father.