Although cleared of actually killing Renee, Denny and Shaz are reprimanded for spiking her drink. Helen is concerned by Shaz’s attitude and feels that she hasn’t yet faced up to the fact that she is serving a life sentence for triple murder and arranges a meeting between Shaz and Mrs Foster, the wife of one of her victims. Shaz is unrepentant at first when she explains to Mrs Foster that she poisoned the oysters to get her boss the sack. But when Mrs Foster talks about how much she misses her husband, Shaz begins to realise the enormity of the crime she has committed and breaks down in tears.

Crystal is planning her imminent departure from Larkhall, and although happy to be leaving, she is unsure whether Josh will be waiting outside for her this time. Julie S suggests that she write to Josh to tell him of her release date. Crystal takes up the idea but abandons the letter when Denny and Shaz return to the dorm. Denny sees the discarded letter and looks thoughtful.

Dominic continues to pursue Helen, and turns up at her flat uninvited. Although she tries to keep their relationship on a professional level, Helen can only see one option to end his flirtations, and that is to tell him who she really loves. But when Nikki phones Helen’s flat and Dominic answers the phone, there’s only one conclusion she can draw. The following morning, Helen finds Nikki in the garden. She tries to explain that nothing is going on between her and Dominic, but Nikki doesn’t believe her. Helen loses patience and storms off, but not after informing Nikki of how frustrated she is with her jealous and unreasonable behaviour. Nikki turns back to her weeding and is so distracted that she stabs herself in the hand with her fork.

Nikki’s hand is treated by a nurse on the hospital wing. They get talking and the nurse reveals that her Australian boyfriend has been deported. She is working extra shifts at the prison to pay off the debts he left behind before going on to join him in Australia. Nikki is escorted back to her cell by Dominic. He is still determined to make her see sense and tells her that Helen loves her. Nikki finally begins to realise that she has made a mistake, but as far as Helen is concerned, it’s too late.

The barrier between Fenner and Karen’s professional and personal relationship become blurred when Fenner arrives for work, late and drunk. Fenner breaks down as he tells Karen that Marilyn has asked for a divorce. The atmosphere between them becomes electric and passions stir.