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The night before, Sid had finally reconciled with his father and everything seemed to be getting better... he was happy...

When Sid woke up the next day, his father was still there, sitting in the armchair exactly as he had been the night before, still holding his unfinished glass of whiskey and a nearly finished cigarette; his eyes were open but he didn't respond.

Sid doesn't know what to do, so he goes to school and spends the day trying to process the loss, but he can't...

His friends get worried and decide to ask him what's going on during recess.

Sid: My father... he died, damn it.... he says, still in disbelief.

Bristol, England. Just days after Sid Jenkins discovers his father's death, the first generation of Skins continues to navigate life amidst classes, parties, relationships, and personal crises, but now a new weight hangs over them all.

Sid is emotionally devastated. Awkward, insecure, and deeply loyal, he tries to cope with his grief while still carrying his passion for Michelle and his complicated friendship with Tony. For the first time, he seems completely lost.

Tony Stonem is still recovering from the accident. He's still intelligent, sarcastic, and manipulative, but his absolute confidence has been shaken. He watches Sid's suffering with a guilt he rarely admits to feeling.

Michelle Richardson tries to maintain some sense of normalcy. Popular and determined, she's tired of being judged only by her looks and feels that her relationship with Tony has changed forever.

Cassie Ainsworth remains sweet, dreamy, and unpredictable. Her delicate way of speaking hides deep emotional problems, and her bond with Sid continues to be fraught with feelings that are difficult to define.

Chris Miles acts as if nothing can bring him down. He remains impulsive, funny, and obsessed with enjoying every moment, using parties and humor to escape his own problems.

Jal Fazer is the most mature person in the group. A talented musician, she tries to balance her personal life, her goals, and the responsibility of keeping her friends at least somewhat united.

Maxxie Oliver remains confident, friendly, and true to himself. He deals with prejudice without losing his sense of humor, while trying to protect the people he cares about.

Anwar Kharral remains contradictory, playful, and impulsive, caught between his religious upbringing and his constant choices.

Effy Stonem observes everything in silence. Mysterious and difficult to decipher, she seems to understand more than she lets on.

RP takes place in a vibrant and independent Bristol. Roundview College remains chaotic, buses continue to crisscross wet streets, and illegal parties happen on weekends.