Connor Taylor is a typical 19 year old spending his time hanging out with friends after a hard day at work as a painter and decorator. Connor has a secret though and the pressure soon grows until he reaches breaking point.

Mary Fisher is an elderly widow who is clearly lonely as she watches the world go by from her front room window. A chance encounter with bullied neighbor Tom allows her to open up about her life.

Mason meets the eccentric Tyrone by chance in a pub and his life soon changes. Tyrone teaches him to be himself and be comfortable with who he is.

Life long friends Owen and Bailey are at loggerheads over Bailey's drinking problems. Owen is left feeling guilty when he turns his back on his friend in favor of his girlfriend Amber.

Claire Hopkins spots a familiar face when in town one day and it opens up a can of worms from a troubled childhood, however all is not as it seems.

Single mother Karen Fisher is struggling to cope with the high costs in life which has resulted in a mountain of debt. Things quickly escalate having an impact on the entire family.