The Royal

A couple's romantic escapade takes a disastrous turn when they are caught up in a motorbike accident during the night. The tragic events that night leave the pair severely affected. As a result, the staff at St Aiden's find themselves struggling to cope with the fallout.

Second Time Around is presented as an episode‑style programme. It falls under the broader category of a programme and is classified within the episode genre, offering viewers a self‑contained story that unfolds over its runtime. The format suggests a concise narrative focus, typical of television episodes that aim to deliver a complete arc within a single instalment. The central storyline follows a couple who set out for a romantic adventure, only for the evening to take a disastrous turn when they become involved in a motorbike crash. What begins as a hopeful night out quickly spirals into a tragic incident, with the accident casting a dark shadow over what was meant to be a carefree escapade. The sudden shift from romance to calamity forms the core of the episode’s dramatic tension. In the wake of the crash, the night’s tragic events leave the personnel at St Aiden’s grappling with the aftermath. The staff find themselves confronting the immediate consequences of the accident, dealing with the emotional and practical challenges that arise when such a harrowing incident occurs under their watch. Their struggle underscores the broader impact of the tragedy beyond the couple directly involved. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on how the night’s misfortune reverberates through St Aiden’s, highlighting the staff’s efforts to manage the situation and cope with the lingering effects. Their ongoing difficulty reflects the lasting imprint that a single, ill‑fated event can have on an entire community.