Conor's dejection takes a new turn. Feeling the wrath of Zoe over his initiation, and Frank over his playing, Conor quietly leaves from home. Warren escapes a prison sentence but gets 70 hours community service. Lynette is suspicious of Dean's secretive behaviour.

Zoe, Sean and Des try to persuade Conor not to give up on his career. They fail to persuade Conor to return, but Michael forces Frank to travel to Northern Ireland and bring him back.