The pacing is well-balanced, moving seamlessly between intense dramatic moments and lighter, more humorous scenes. The writing is engaging, with [mention any notable plot developments or dialogue].

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DI Tony Manning faces his own rock bottom. Following a confrontation with his wife, who makes it clear there is no path to reconciliation, Tony is seen drinking heavily in a bar and getting into a physical altercation with another patron.

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A major revelation surfaces: Oliver is not Rose Marshbrook’s son. This discovery reframes the entire investigation, leading Karen and Lisa to piece together a narrative where Stephen had been leading a double life with another woman, Madeline, who was paid off years earlier after becoming pregnant.