Paula is hoping to be up front, leading a glamorous life, with her own storyline, thrilling scenes, and lots of music — unlike her mother, who is stuck in the background as a Supporting Character with limited dialogue and a lack of emotion. That’s why Paula is attending the School for Main Characters, to prove she has what it takes to be a rousing lead. She’s at the top of her class in cliffhanging and can do slow motion and panicked screaming in her sleep, but so far she has failed to stir emotions.
Sam, a 17-year-old German-Ghanaian, and his mother, Rita, are finally able to welcome two long-awaited visitors from their home country; but the joy of reunion is clouded by the unresolved residence status of Gifty and her son, Kwesi. Sam is thus confronted with questions about his origins and identity, and also begins to fall in love with Kwesi.
Milan's first real relationship is followed by his first real break-up. All he and Laurie have left is a plastic bag full of memories… and their "adoptive child", which neither of them wants to keep.
