Chris is released after serving 32 years for murder. Convicted shoplifter Gemma returns to sleeping rough in Swindon. Young offender Rhys's long-suffering mum meets him at the prison gates.

Tracey faces a night on the streets if she can't stay with an old friend. Rhys upsets local drug dealers, and his past catches up with him. Azhar fights the temptation to return to a life of crime.

Kimberley and Andrew battle alcohol addiction. Gemma, who's homeless, moves to the park for the summer. Jason seeks help for his deteriorating mental health and drug addiction.