Aimee Lester is one of the youngest teachers at Waterloo Road. She and Tom Clarkson had a fling. That fling resulted in their daughter, Mia-Rae. When Tom dies, Aimee has to deal with the loss of her first love and the father of her daughter. Aimee knows it won't be easy. Aimee soon meets Max Tyler and sparks fly. But she doesn't think she can get close to anyone again. Especially with Mia missing her dad. Can Aimee and Max ever make a go of things or will Aimee's heart always be with Tom?