Gemma's perfect life starts to fall apart around her when her husband, Steve, gets arrested for murder.

Francesca's life is hit hard when bailiffs seize her possessions. Meanwhile, Gemma promises to stick with her man through everything.

Harriet learns that Gavin has become the victim of bullying in prison and attempts to smuggle drugs in for him to buy protection.

Lou must face the consequences of being a drug-dealing mother, while Gemma aids the police with the investigation against her husband, and Francesca attends a marriage guidance course at the prison.

Gemma continues to lead her double life as the case against her husband gains momentum. Meanwhile, Lou hopes to be reunited with her son as soon as possible.

A heavily pregnant Gemma is taken into the witness protection program, leaving her life hanging in the balance when she goes into labour and Andy manages to track her down.