The Reeves family are grieving following the events of New Year, Karen suspects Mick is up to something, Dave ropes Archie into helping him, and Stacey opens up to Rocky.
Tracey continues to try and come to terms with Courtney's death, Liam remains sheltered, Rocky struggles for employment as Carol takes a bad turn, Karen tells Mick her concerns, Stacey turns to her college friends.
Liam withdraws and struggles but Stacey attempts to visit, Mick reveals his big surprise to Karen but how will she take it?, Archie discovers Dave has been faking his bad back, and Lee has more dark thoughts.
Liam has a heart to heart with Frank and Eric which helps him reach a decision on his future, he finally meets with Stacey to deliver the news, Shelly comes across some mysterious documents sent to the newspaper which opens up the past.
Rocky takes desperate measures when he sees Carol struggle, Shelly starts to unravel the truth, Another bad day for Mick, Stacey is lifted by good news at college, and Josh is wound up at home.
Irene begins to feel ill after coming down from a high, Shelly confronts Councillor Davies, Rocky gets to work for Ryan, Mick finally appears to make a sale when Jack enters the shop, and Lennon struggles at uni.
Ryan makes things clear to Rocky, The Woods family are struggling with money, Things come to a head for Shelly, and Mick is acting like all is going well with the shop when Karen appears.
Tracey continues to struggle and Liam has some news for her, Lennon hands in his essay but Peter is suspicious, Lee plots more against Irene using cake, The problems for the Woods family continue, and the Marshall's make peace.
Dean takes drastic action to help his family, Lennon is put on the spot by Peter, Shelly and Jonathan get the last laugh over Robbie, and Tracey comes to terms with Liam's news.
Liam says goodbye to his family as he leaves for Gateshead, There are consequences of Dean's actions, Stacey and Cole meet, and Leo winds up Josh after Maxine continues to show lack of support.
Mick's problems grow deeper in terms of money, Lee continues to gas light Irene, Stacey and Cole reflect on a moment they had, Maxine urges Josh to get a job, and Harrison has had enough of Norma.
As Ethan prepares for uni he has a day out with Archie, Peter Malcolm calls out Lennon on his work, Mick attempts to source some funds, and Irene has a realization.
Lee has one final plan for Irene, Tracey avoids being at home, Mick has a plan to get on track with money, Stacey and Cole meet up, Joyce worries about Charlie, and Leo has a visit.
Things come to a dramatic conclusion between Lee and Irene, Freya and Leo argue, Cole has a secret, Mick gets deeper in debt, Tracey avoids being at home, Pete has an idea for Lennon, and Joyce thinks Charlie is up to something.
Pete proposes something to Lennon, Freya visits Leo as she needs help, tensions rise at Ethan's leaving drinks, and there is a shock in store for Joyce.
Joyce and Judith attempt to make up by talking things over, Ethan leaves town to start uni in Bristol, Dean is on the war path after Noah over hears Harrison, and Mick gets deeper in trouble.
Karen is oblivious to Mick's situation, Dean plans a trip away whilst Harrison remains in a mood, Tracey distracts herself with cleaning, Lennon goes to Peter Malcolm's house, and Leo winds up Josh more at the pub.
Noah suspects Dean is up to something, Mick tries to avoid Karen, Maxine pushes Josh towards a job, Is Lennon in danger when he visits Pete again? Tracey sees an unexpected face, and Jack is misunderstood by Norma.
Harrison is on to Dean and Noah, Josh teaches Maxine a lesson but encounters Leo, Lennon tells Callum what happened at Pete's, and Jayden tries to settle in with Frank and Tracey.
Leo is worried Josh will tell someone about what happened, Ryan has a big job for Rocky, Tracey wants to tell Eric about Jayden much to Frank's surprise, Harrison continues to grow suspicious of Dean and Noah, and Joyce and Judith bond.
Jayden is left devastated after reading a note, Harrison continues to hint that he knows what Dean and Noah are up to. It is the day of Rocky's big delivery. It's date night for Cole and Stacey, and Judith says goodbye.
