Joey Cutler sees a way out of his gangster lifestyle by taking over a high class restaurant. Meanwhile, his elder brother, Dave, returns from America, and immediately threatens the family empire by throwing the restaurant manager off a balcony to his death.

Martin tries to raise the £6,000 owed to the Cutlers by staging an armed robbery. Dave's wife Yvonne returns from America with their two-year-old son, Eddie. Martine's wedding is overshadowed by an outburst from her father.

The son of one of Ted's former associates approaches him asking for help. Joey and Sophie celebrate their wedding anniversary, but most notably, Dave is absent from the celebrations, having found comfort in the arms of Lucy.

The Cutlers find themselves the target of an armed motorcycle gang. When Jean is caught in the crossfire, Joey uncovers a long buried family secret, and Dave becomes hellbent on getting revenge.

As Ted attempts to come to terms with his failing health, Joey's life continues to spiral out of control, leading to an unexpected showdown with the police.