Episode 3 of "Fear" unfolds further with Rebecca and the children taking refuge at her friend's abode. Martyn persuades Rebecca to meet him, and she reluctantly agrees. During their encounter, she reveals that Child Protective Services will be interviewing their children at school the following day, a prospect that fills her with dread, as the kids' innocent remarks might be misconstrued by authorities. After their brief rendezvous, Rebecca heads back to her friend's place, while Martyn returns to their home.
As Martyn packs their belongings, intending to join his family at Rebecca's friend's house, Jan, who has been keenly observing their every move, realizes that Rebecca isn't coming back. He phones Martyn to apologize, but Martyn's phone promptly powers down. Upon arriving at Jan's doorstep, Jan rambles on about Rebecca's potential return, while Martyn insistently demands that Jan rescind his report to defuse the escalating tension.
Back at their residence, Martyn finally notices his laptop camera is active, coinciding with Jan drafting an email to the police. The realization dawns on Martyn that Jan has been surreptitiously watching them, and simultaneously, Jan comprehends that Martyn has uncovered his clandestine activity.
Elsewhere, Martyn repeatedly calls for his father, who eventually arrives at the house, armed with a gun. He proceeds to blackout the windows as Martyn uncovers numerous cameras that Jan has hacked into throughout the premises. Martyn's father learned of the situation through his brother and has come to offer his support.
Meanwhile, Jan frantically erases all recorded data pertaining to the family when Martyn messages him, inquiring about his plans to withdraw the allegations. Jan ignores the message. The next morning, Martyn informs Rebecca about Jan's espionage just as Jan slips a letter through their door. In it, Jan retracts his statement against Rebecca but levels fresh allegations against Martyn. Fuming with rage, Martyn's father urges him to shoot Jan, vowing to take the blame. When Martyn refuses, his father descends the stairs and shoots Jan himself. He then instructs Martyn to call the police and willingly surrenders to arrest.
During the court proceeding, a harrowing revelation unfolds: Jan, amidst a psychological tempest, had been valiantly seeking solace and guidance from mental health professionals. Meanwhile, Martyn's father faces the stark judgment of an eighteen-year prison sentence. Grappling with an overwhelming sense of disbelief and emotional turmoil, Martyn finds himself compelled to visit his incarcerated father. The elderly man, with a serene demeanor, merely utters the comforting words, "All is well," in an attempt to ease his son's burden.
A stunning twist emerges as it is disclosed that Martyn was, in fact, the one who had pulled the trigger, casting a dark shadow of guilt over his soul. After this poignant encounter, Martyn, driven by an irresistible urge to unburden his conscience, confesses the truth to Rebecca, who, to his astonishment, had already been privy to this harrowing secret.
The episode concludes on a poignant note, with Martyn and Rebecca strolling alongside their children, their footsteps echoing a silent plea for normalcy. Martyn's heartfelt wish, now more than ever, is for them to embody the essence of a united family, despite the storms that have ravaged their past.
