After Liam denounces religion in school, Debbie has to act quick when the teachers want a home-visit. she tells them that Liam has cancer and the news spreads around Chatsworth. Realising how serious Debbie's actions are, Lip and the family must keep up the act. however, the situation forces Frank to confront his failings as a father, and he endures on a drink and drug binge, with devastating results, whilst back at the Gallaghers, an old face returns, and events finally come to a head at a charity fundrasing day. Meanwhile, Kev attends evening classes. But when his teacher tries to seduce him, Kev finds himself unable to resist her. And, Marty is determined to raise a depressed Sue's spirits.