Joel is still shaken about killing Seamus while Cheryl is increasingly worried about her missing father. Meanwhile, Brendan couldn't be happier, he pays Joel for a job well done and comforts his sister. Mercedes manages to make inroads with Myra as Dr Browning bumps into John Paul in the village, and does nothing to alleviate the worried lad's fears about his mother. Mercedes visits Dr. Browning at work and spies Myra's medical file on his desk. Temptation being too much to resist, she reads it and is shocked to discover her Mum is sixteen weeks pregnant - what? It's the first day back at college and as Ruby becomes 'Queen Bee'. Esther is terrified about what this New Year holds and when she's pushed to the limit, she makes a decision that will affect all of the 6th formers. Also, Bart fears he'll never be able to turn over a new leaf.
