Madison Garland

Tommy looks set to become Speaker when Donatello's condition worsens, and Freddie manoeuvres to get on Tommy's good side. With the Mob, the state police and the FBI after him, Michael's obsession with Colin puts everyone in jeopardy.

Michael returns to Kath but she and Colin begin to worry as the FBI fuels Michael's suspicions about their relationship. Elsewhere, Eileen is confined to bed rest for the duration of her pregnancy, and Tommy seeks Michael's assistance as Declan begins to focus his investigation on the Waterfront Project.

Declan's investigation triggers alarm among the corrupt politicians, so Tommy tries to coax information from the investigators. Rose receives a diagnosis and shares the truth with Ellen. Elsewhere, Michael and Colin clash as they help Freddie plan a robbery.

Tommy Caffee's brother returns from being on the lam and Tommy's wife, Eileen, deals with her demons via drugs and alcohol.

Michael and Pete force a local merchant to sell them her store, Tommy tries to stop a new motorway and Eileen is unhappy.

Tommy draws closer to Judd Fitzgerald, Eileen's lover breaks things off and Michael struggles with the changes in The Hill.