Missy and Nas, best friends and neighbours, are, for the first time, attending the same school, as Ackley Bridge College sees its first day. Missy is not immediately accepted by Nas's more conservative friends.

Jordan is left in charge of a baby that he has to sneak into the school. He blackmails the PE teacher Steve to help. Meanwhile, Missy considers sleeping with Cory if he sleeps with Nas.

Nas makes a play for Missy's teacher, but her father has unexpected news for her. Meanwhile, Mandy makes the decision to end things with Sadiq.

Missy makes a shocking discovery about Nana Booth. Worrying that social services will take Haley, she keeps it a secret until she is forced to go to Emma for money.

Kaneez's fury is ignited when she learns that Nas is considering the arranged marriage. However, as pressure builds, Nas reaches breaking point and makes another confession to her mum.

Alya reveals Mandy and Sadiq's affair, which places both her personal and professional life in jeopardy. Steve tries to help them.