A single evening at a house party in 1980s West London sets the scene, developing intertwined relationships against a background of violence, romance and music.

The big dance brings out the best, and the drama, in Moordale’s student body. Otis finds a date, Maeve gets her dress, and Eric returns with style.

Otis feels violated by Jean’s new book, and Maeve takes the fall for her brother. Eric serves detention with an old foe, while Lily’s body betrays her.