After meeting a new soprano with a great voice called Lalya, Michael wants to raise the standards for the choir. Not everyone is happy though and they turn to Esther for support. Esther decides to lead them against Michael's new choir in a local competition.
Layla wants Michael to get rid of church caretaker Shrek. Esther is not happy when she finds out that Michael is now living with Layla. Esther tries to help Shrek but not everything goes to plan.
Sofija and Nemanja manage to annoy Gilbert and Ethel Tonks when they join the choir. Esther and Jake attempt to help them have the wedding of their dreams.
Michael's choir rehearse ahead of the North West Choral heats. Jimmy and Olive secretly enter Esther's choir into the competition. Jimmy wants to be more than just friends with Olive. Olive wants Esther to take part in the competition.
Binsey's brothers death surprises his friends but there is an even bigger shock for therm. Jake and Esther attempt to help Binsey achieve his brother's final request. Jake decides to be honest with Esther about how he feels about her.
Kyle wants to take the next step with Grace much to every ones surprise. When they both vanish rehearsals for forced to be put on hold. As Michael and Esther remember the past that they shared, Layla is determined not to lose Michael. Esther finds herself having to make a real difficult decision.