When a troubled new student arrives at Waterloo Road, she challenges Rachel's plans for a smooth school year. Unruly and closed off, Rachel fights to understand her. Gradually chipping away at her facade, they form an unexpectedly close bond. However, when her life is once again thrown into turmoil, can Rachel be the saviour she desperately needs?

Rachel has a potentially fatal asthma attack during a gas explosion at Waterloo Road. Can Eddie save her? (Set series three, episode 20)

Max's actions toward Rachel have potentially devastating consequences to her and Eddie's unborn baby. (Set during series 5- Melissa never showed up pregnant and Rachel and Eddie never split up)

16 year old Lexi Smith is the daughter of Rachel Mason and Steven Smith, she has two older siblings who all have a close sibling bond. Lexi heads down a dark path with the likes of drugs and alcohol after a series of bad events, will she get through this dark time or will the darkness take her? Read on to find out....

What if Rachel Mason Had a 16 year old daughter named Hazel Mason?. Rachel and Hazel are very close but they have their ups and downs.

Poppy Mason is the head teachers daughter Rachel Mason. She's best friends with Lauren Andrews and she can get into a lot of trouble