Rats is released from prison and needs to make some money; fast. To his dismay, things have changed dramatically during his absence; his mother no longer has time for him and his ex-bandmates alike. He wishes to help donate towards his obese aunty's trip to Lourdes. He struggles to find a job, yet never fails to find himself in a difficult situation.
Kevin and Cassandra lost their daughter, Hannah, who died in a freak car accident. While Kevin mourns her death, Cassandra celebrates her life, but bitterness and mutual blame threaten to tear their marriage apart.