Episode 6 dramatically unfolds as emergency responders gingerly extract a lifeless body from the wreckage of a catastrophic car collision, setting the somber tone for the episode. The narrative then pivots to Ade, cunningly feigning unconsciousness to evade Tempest's probing inquiries about her clandestine attic foray. In a hushed whisper, Ade implores Wilfred to unearth the attic's spare key and dispose of a trove of diaries, the mere mention of which threatens to unleash a torrent of Tempest's haunting childhood memories.
Lisa and Winters delve into the case, their faces etched with gravity as they identify the tragic victim as Marianne Tierney. With heavy hearts, they break the shattering news to her grieving husband, whose world shatters into a million pieces at the realization that he'll never again behold his beloved wife's face. He crumbles, consumed by the finality of their separation.
As the story unwinds, Seb, a student under Peter's tutelage, confesses to a stunned police station that he witnessed Marianne's car slam into a pole, yet his intoxication rendered him incapable of offering aid, claiming he saw her exit the vehicle unharmed. However, the autopsy's stark revelation—that Marianne was brutally murdered while carrying a six-week-old fetus—casts a sinister light on the circumstances. Peter, haunted by his own infertility, is consumed by jealousy, suspecting his wife of betrayal with Seb. Fueled by rage, he assaults Seb, only to find himself handcuffed and escorted away by Winters.
In the interrogation chamber's harsh glare, Peter is confronted with the grim truth of Marianne's murder. Tempest's keen eye immediately singles out Duane as the prime suspect, his every nuance and reaction betraying a hidden agenda. Yet, without tangible evidence, Lisa and Winters are left with no choice but to release Duane into the shadows. Lisa, sensing a deeper deceit beneath Duane's facade, remains relentless in her pursuit of the truth.
Eventually, Duane's facade cracks, and he spills the damning secret: it was Leah, his wife, who took Marianne's life. The motive? Leah's devastating discovery that Marianne carried Seb's child, a revelation that set in motion a chain of events leading to a tragic and irreversible end.
Had the news leaked, it would have irrevocably shattered Seb's professional aspirations. In a desperate bid to safeguard Seb's future, Leah forcibly veered Marianne's vehicle off the road, ultimately suffocating her as she frantically sought escape. Meanwhile, Duane's sole objective was to shield his self-absorbed wife from the grasp of justice.
Lisa, intent on apprehending Leah, found herself in the path of danger when Leah, fleeing in her car, recklessly struck Lisa, leaving her fate uncertain.
Tempest's visit to Helena carried a somber purpose as he entrusted her with a key to the attic, urging her to delve into its hidden contents. Helena uncovered a trove of diaries, yet, bound by her ethical principles, she declined Tempest's plea to peruse them, instead opting to return them to their original resting place. Amidst the relics, Tempest's gaze fell upon a shattered trophy, its surface marred by blood, igniting memories of his father's tragic demise.
Helena's thorough examination of the autopsy report painted a different picture, suggesting that the ligature around Tempest's father's neck may have been applied posthumously. She theorized that the fatal blow to his head, occurring after the rope was severed, was the true cause of death. Adding to the mystery, Helena revealed that the police's investigation was incomplete, halted by Wilfred's intervention.
Driven by a sense of urgency, Tempest raced to the hospital, confronting Wilfred about the circumstances surrounding his father's death. Under the weight of Tempest's inquisition, Ade's confession echoed through the room: Tempest's father did not take his own life; he was accidentally killed by Ade in a moment of maternal instinct, seeking to protect her son. The aftermath saw Ade call upon Wilfred, who orchestrated a cover-up, transforming the accident into a suicide.
Tempest, overwhelmed by feelings of betrayal, lashed out, labeling his mother a narcissist. Yet, in a moment of profound understanding, he chose mercy over retribution, realizing that Ade's actions, though misguided, stemmed from an unwavering love for him. As the episode drew to a close, Jasper found solace in reconciliation with his mother, their bond restored as he removed his gloves to touch her hand, a tender gesture of forgiveness and unity.
