After the chaotic events eighteen months ago that involved burying a body, faking a death, kidnapping, and so much more, Sam faces a judicial panel about to rule on her fate.

The Hugo siblings are surprised by Sam's response to Jason's offer. Sam goes to see Anton in prison, and he shares with her what he has discovered about Jason. As she exits, Sam encounters an old enemy.

Bianca wants to meet the Hawk, who was the investigator in her husband's fraud case. Anton urgently summons Sam, but Sam is caught up in the fallout of Caitlyn's teacher drama, as Megan's role is revealed.

A potential investor in Second Chance charms Sam while Lesedi probes Liam about his secret missions that involve violence. Max gets information from Anton in prison, and Sam makes a huge sacrifice for her youngest child.

Miranda realizes how dysfunctional her family has become, while Liam's past connection with Kevin is revealed. With Lesedi's help, Sam tracks Liam and Bonolo, who are caught in a gang war.

Max cons his way into the sanatorium and confronts Yvette. Jason works to get Meghan back onside, while it is revealed just how far he was prepared to go to escape from his financial woes a year before.

Jason discovers how dangerous his opponent is, but can't reach Liam to stop the mission. Sam is horrified when she realizes what Liam set off to do, and Caitlyn overhears Jason commissioning a hit.

Caitlyn goes into hiding, and Jason comes clean to Megan, desperate for her support. Amo and Sifiso must save Kevin's life, but can't find him, as Sam is in an abandoned underground station fighting for survival.

Sam makes a huge sacrifice to save her family from the secret they buried 18 months ago. New information comes to light when Yvette makes a surprising confession.