North Square

Alex and Billy are drawn into a fight in court over a racist slur by a client, while Peter works with trainee barrister Morag over a tricky bail application for a notorious criminal.

Rose returns to work after giving birth just three days ago, while Billy stays at home and waits for his verdict.

Billy hits a rival in court while defending two armed robbers. Rose struggles to manage a busy career and being a mother.

A local crime boss has been charged with murder, but he has some novel suggestions for his defence; however, his team doesn't want to use them. MacLeish hires Hussein Ali, making Morag's future uncertain.

With criminal proceedings still hanging over Billy's head, MacLeish gives him an easy case - but this backfires when it turns out the opposing barrister has a score to settle with Billy.

Billy and Rose find themselves at loggerheads over the case of two Colombian drug runners; tensions rise as Billy's trial date approaches.