Synopsis

The day of Lara’s trial dawned, yet a shadow clung to her, deepened by Melanie Collier’s denial of rape. Lara struggled to convey to the jury that her actions had been an act of self-preservation. She was taken aback when the verdict was returned. Meanwhile, as Duffy remained in court, news arrived of her mother, Kate’s, deteriorating condition. Kate, conscious, made it clear to Charlie that she did not wish to be resuscitated. Duffy bristled at Charlie's attempts at comfort and found solace in