Thomas experiences a life-changing event, causing him to question everything - his faith, his family and even his choice of friends.

Emily and Naomi are loved up and enjoying their extended summer of love together. The thorn in Emily's side is her family. Her mother is unable to accept Naomi as anything other than a bad influence, and is keen for Emily to go travelling alone.

Cook is in prison after what happened at the party. He's told by his lawyer that he has no choice but to plead guilty... but Cook isn't willing to accept responsibility.

Freddie is loved up. Completely. He and Effy are enjoying their time together and carrying on their hedonistic ways with no thought of tomorrow.

JJ is in love. Lara Lloyd is sweet perfection and he's smitten. But JJ thinks she's way out of his league and lacks the courage to ask her out.

Effy has been in a psychiatric hospital recovering. After lots of sessions with her counsellor John Foster, he tells her she is ready to go back home.

With A-level results in for most of the gang, thoughts about the past and the future are on their minds.