On trial for murder, Val's fate appears to be sealed as the events surrounding the death are presented to the court and the Ahern family are thrust back into the spotlight. But there may yet be one final twist in this tale.
Jenny and Anna fear that Val's life is in danger, but Val refuses to listen to them. When Val finally realises what Paul has been hiding, events spiral towards a shocking conclusion.
Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis' death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.
As the Aherns prepare for Calum's birthday celebrations, they struggle to maintain a semblance of normality as the campaign of terror against the family escalates.
In the aftermath of the birthday party, the family is in disarray, with Elaine insisting she has been set up, but fingers are being pointed in every direction.
Paul has successfully convinced Val to cut herself off from her family due to their toxic influence, but she struggles to stick to his advice. Jenny and Anna travel to Donegal to investigate Grace's death themselves and while there they make a shocking discovery.
With Calum missing, the Aherns question his recent violent behaviour and Val confronts Rory. Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home.
Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties. Despite Val's attempts to keep the family together, events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch.
Still picking up the pieces after the death of her husband Denis and the cover-up that followed, Val Ahern's world is rocked once again when a stranger turns up on her doorstep.