Six months have passed and things are changing fast at Byker Grove. Today is Donna's birthday but before the party she has to find out why her mam broke her promise.
Why does Carl always trail the Byker Grove girls? Winston gives Debbie nightmares; more money goes missing from Geoff's box; Spuggie returns to the shed and is sent on a mysterious errand...
Where is Spuggie taking Beckett and what does he want with her? The radio lads recognise an unusual talent in Kelly. Gill's unexpected visitor asks something outrageous.
Charley's big chance of fame - will she break the record? Gill is put through the mangle by Julie and her mother! The Grove gang reveal all - not exactly what Geoff expected.
The Dobsons go to a leek show where Nicola meets someone green. The Bells plan a surprise. A hit-and-run accident is reported in the paper. Winston is worried. Geoff tries to help Duncan with his addiction.
Kirsten goes missing but Nicola lends a hand. Gwen gets a fright, the Grovers confront Denton Burn, Winston makes some discoveries, and Gill makes a fatal mistake.