Angela is so in love with her boyfriend, Danny. With them having so much in common, in Angela's mind the worst thing he could do is propose to her, this is because her she is secretly caring for her sick father, who Danny has been told is in fact dead. Mick, an alcoholic has been Angela's only parent since her mum died, when he has an accident, he is forced to move in with Angela, who now has a number of problems she has to confront.

Jon is alarmed when his wife asks him to speak to the noisy neighbours next door. He's always tried avoiding confrontation and inevitably mismanages the situation and soon becomes aware he is been targetted by the builders. When he tells his brother, Darren he goes on the warpath.

Mati (Antonio Akeel) has lived with his foster Mother, Rosie (Rosie Cavaliero) and brother George (Leon Harrop), who has Down's syndrome, since he was seven years old. When Mati turns 18, in the midst of his birthday celebrations, he receives a letter which will change his life. His application for the right to remain in the UK has been denied and he will be deported back to Afghanistan. Devastated and terrified at the prospect of leaving the country, Mati goes on the run.When Mati goes missing and immigration enforcement officers turn up at the door Rosie and George begin to panic, leading George to run away from home in search of his brother. With both of her sons missing Rosie is distraught, but she is determined to find the boys and find a resolution to this seemingly impossible situation.