The sixth episode of Little Disasters begins with a poignant flashback of Frankie opening the door to an unseen visitor while his mother was away. As the present unfolds, Andrew calls Ed with the grim news that the police have officially charged Jess with abduction and child cruelty, believing she hurt Betsey, went to procure medicine, and concealed the truth. Andrew plans to make a bail application in the morning, setting Ed into a tailspin of panic-stricken doubt over Jess's innocence, while Mel, Liz, and Charlotte offer their comforting words.
In court, during the faux interview, each woman reflects on their missed cues about Jess and the life choices they've made. Liz, as a character witness for Jess, bravely steps forward. Jess enters a not guilty plea, and the court grants her the right to stay with Liz, with two supervised visits per week and the surrender of her passport.
After the bail hearing, Ed struggles to make sense of what has transpired. Jess apologizes and admits she was struggling. Subsequently, Liz secures mental health support for Jess.
The couples face their own challenges. Rob and Mel hit a rough patch as financial strain looms large. Rob insists on selling their house and moving in with his parents, fuming that their friends haven't helped his new business. Mel lashes out, threatening divorce, and he counters by threatening to take custody of the kids and leave her homeless. With everything in his name and Mel having not worked for years, he ensures she feels hopeless and unable to fight back.
On the other hand, Liz and Nick grapple with letting Jess stay with them but quickly overcome their differences. Andrew, however, tries to look past Charlotte's mistake with Ed, only to be pushed away when he tries to get intimate. Though the series ends with them still married, the problems in their relationship remain unsolved.
Jess and Ed strive to mend their family first. They spend time with their children under the supervision of social workers, and Betsey is finally discharged under Ed's care. It takes time for them to get close again as Ed continues to harbor silent doubts about Jess. Nevertheless, they remain committed to working on their relationship.
A few weeks later, Charlotte finally sets the record straight and apologizes to Jess for making a move on Ed. This gives Jess a sense of stability in her relationship with Ed.
As the days crept by and Jess's condition steadily improved, her worries over Frankie's behavioral struggles deepened. Upon Betsey's return home, Frankie shut down in a manner that sent shivers down their spines, prompting them to seek professional help. Tragically, Frankie remained tight-lipped about the incident that transpired in the few minutes Jess was away from the house.
A few weeks later, social services granted Jess a precious two-hour window to bond with her children and Ed. The friends gathered at the park with their little ones, seeking solace in each other's company. However, Mel and Rob's argument over finances and Rob's controlling nature ignited a spark that set Frankie off. He bolted from the scene, leaving a trail of panic in his wake.
It took an agonizingly long time to locate Frankie, who panicked when he caught sight of Rob holding Betsey. His parents, mistaking his agitation as mere territoriality, attempted to soothe him. But it was at this moment that Frankie confessed the truth about Rob's visit the evening Betsey sustained her injury.
In a shocking revelation, we learned that Rob had visited to discuss investing in Ed's nascent music venture. While there, Frankie had asked for assistance in removing Betsey from her playpen to change her diaper. As Frankie rushed upstairs to fetch fresh nappies, Rob placed the infant on the kitchen island.
Unfortunately, he became distracted by Ed's financial documents, and the baby fell, sustaining a head injury. Frankie was terrified, but Rob convinced him it was his fault and swore him to secrecy, falsely claiming that revealing the truth would result in Jess's imprisonment. Scared and manipulated, Frankie kept the truth to himself.
Little Disasters comes to a head when Rob is forced to confront his actions after Frankie's revelation. In a cowardly attempt to rationalize his behavior, he tries to spin a version of the truth that leaves everyone stunned, especially Mel as she watches her husband attempt to deflect blame. Had it not been for Andrew and Nick's intervention, Ed would have physically confronted Rob.
Thankfully, the police were called in, and social services conducted an interview with Frankie while Rob was taken into custody. Following this, the police dropped the charges against Jess. With Frankie's new testimony, Mel learns that Rob may face a two-year imprisonment sentence.
As the mystery is unraveled and Jess continues her journey towards recovery, social services close the case a few weeks later. Lucy reassures Jess that she is an exceptional mother, and the show ends with Jess cherishing moments with her family as she counts her blessings, her heart full of gratitude for the second chance at love and family.
