Paul Finchley’s life is turned upside down when he is arrested after an accusation of sexual assault that dates back to the ‘90s, which he denies. His wife, Marie, must decide if she is to stand by him, while daughter Dee questions her relationship with her father.

Paul and his family have to deal with the pressure of the mounting allegations against him. Dee confronts her former babysitter, Christina, now one of Paul’s accusers. Marie is rattled to discover she was away on the nights Paul is accused of assaulting her, and Paul gives a radio interview, determined to put his side of the story. It backfires, angering his solicitor and leading to a story in the papers about Dee, her addiction and her history of suicide attempts. Dee re-examines her own personal problems in light of the allegations being made about Paul. As Paul and Marie celebrate her birthday, she wonders if she’s repressed far more about her dad than she’s prepared to admit. Can she trust her own memories?

Alice goes on the offensive after D.I. Mercer tells her and Jim about new evidence in the case, which means charging Nate with the crime will be difficult.

D.I. Mercer is forced to make a change; Tobi supports his son; Miriam takes her fate in her hands; Alice's devastation gets the better of her.