Michael attempts to convince Sean to withdraw his guilty statement. Sean refuses out of loyalty to Stacey, but does Stacey have an agenda of her own? Michael is forced to renew his acquaintance with property magnate and former IRA member Augustine Conlon in order to help Barrington escape. Michael's pregnant girlfriend Anna arrives from Ireland, and makes a dangerous decision in her desperation to get Michael back to safety.

Although the police deal is agreeable to all, Barrington's suspicions cause events to turn for the worse, leaving Michael with an life-altering dilemma.