The greatest high is followed by the lowest fall. Thefundraiser is a great success, the letter of recommendation issecure and: Ruby and James finally got closer. But Mortimercatches them at the worst possible moment. The escalation inthe Beaufort house ends with a dangerous threat from Mortimer -Ruby's future is in danger. To protect Ruby, James mustdo the unthinkable.
The rivalry between elite gymnasts Kelly and Jessica turnstoxic when Kelly is selected for the national squad.Meanwhile, Kelly's father Paul is haunted by an accuserfrom his past, and Kelly becomes jealous of Jessica'sgrowing attraction to Adam.
Finally, the time has come: The interviews at Oxford are aboutto begin and Ruby's dream is within reach. She's inher element - if it weren't for her roommate, James. Adistraction she doesn't need. The two try to avoid eachother, but it doesn't take long before the tensionbetween them explodes...
Natalie':s plan to secure her daughter Jessica a spot onthe national tumbling gymnastics team comes to fruition, atKelly's expense. As Natalie's single-minded pursuitof success pushes Jessica into Adam's arms, Jessica isforced to make a decision.
Jimmy welcomes actor Will Forte, actress S. Epatha Merkerson,actress Miranda Rae Mayo, actor Jason Beghe, and aperformance from Broadway's "The GreatGatsby".
A violent street attack is investigated by DS John Rebus andnew detective Siobhan Clarke. However, it is John'sfamily that pose unexpected problems, along with an awkwardaffair.