After the discovery of Andrew Earlham's body, police seek to determine whohuged him, and Laura once again finds herself drawn into Andrew's destructive path.

Feeling the full force of DI Renton's investigation, Laura looks to those closest to her for support. But when suspicions fall on Ian, Laura is left questioning who she can trust.

Winnie makes a surprising confession, prompting Laura to appeal to a former ally for help. However, press interest and Katy's volatility threaten to derail Laura's progress.

As the investigation takes a shocking turn, secrets rise to the surface. Will Laura's past catch up with her, just as Andrew's did?

Andrew is pushed to the edge and as he runs out of options, he concocts a plan to take drastic measures. But first, he will need help. In the present day, a vital piece of evidence comes to light and Laura seeks to discover its origin. Now in a desperate position, she must use all her wits to get the information she needs, but with Katy and Liam's assistance, she is led to a startling new suspect.

In a last-ditch bid for her freedom, Laura takes drastic measures to hold Oliver to account, and the truth of what happened on the morning Andrew died is finally revealed.