Plot summary
Annalise's sister-in-law arrives in Middleton, looking for answers about Sam's supposed disappearance. Annalise instead focuses on the case of Jackie Wilson, a woman whose husband has sexually abused her and the two young women in their basement. Laurel confides in Frank that she's starting to get nervous about the evidence in Connor's car, so Frank steals and destroys it. It soon comes to light that Jackie stole the child of one of the girls in the basement and is secretly raising it. Annalise then drops the case, leaving Jackie to serve time in jail.
Annalise admits to Hannah she lied about Sam's affair. Wes returns home to live news coverage that Sam's remains have been identified in the bin where they were disposed of. Flashback: Over the break, the characters each face emotional issues. Annalise locks herself in a hotel room, drinking a lot. Wes is unable to sleep without having nightmares. Connor wants Oliver back. Michaela's fiancé postpones their wedding, and Laurel is kicked out of her parents' home.
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Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, How to Get Away with Murder season 1. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.