Chris takes mysterious new pupil Evie Prior under his wing, but it's not long before he learns she has a sinister past. Meanwhile, Karen and Rob's working relationship becomes personal and Finn delivers some shocking news to Sambuca.

Sambuca wants to meet her father before she dies, and enlists Lauren and Finn's help to track him down in Blackpool. Keen to promote a positive image of Waterloo Road, Karen hires a public relations 'expert', with terrible results. Meanwhile, Naomi's support of Aiden strengthens her bond with Rob. Is the fledgling romance between Karen and Rob over before it has begun?