After promising that the chaos of her personal life was behind her, Rachel is torn when she discovers that her mother's new boyfriend is a violent domestic abuser. Janet goes on her first date, but gets cold feet at the last minute when the idea of having to sell herself to a stranger makes her heart sink. The murder of a gay man has all the markings of a hate crime, but why is his friend struggling to answer some simple questions?

When an unconscious baby is admitted to hospital, it's unclear who had his best interests at heart. And while Rachel is stung by Gill's harsh words, Janet feels lost when Elise decides to leave home.