Joanna arrives in Flinstead with her son Alfie, eager for a fresh start, but when she spreads a rumour that a child killer is living in town, paranoia takes hold. As suspicion spreads, Joanna becomes convinced that her neighbour is hiding a secret.

With Joanna caught up in the chilling rumours, tensions rise and Alfie goes missing. Panic consumes her as she frantically searches, fearing the worst. Then on Halloween night, there's a shocking discovery.

The community is left reeling by shocking events, and further revelations shine an even darker light on the town. But as suspicion mounts, secrets unravel, and Joanna is left questioning her allies.

Joanna becomes obsessed with finding out who Sally McGowan is. Michael is horrified by Joanna's behaviour and reveals he knows she scared a child in London. Undeterred, she believes a prison painting could expose the truth.

Joanna reels from the truth while Bea faces the fallout. As Michael warns Bea, unaware they're being watched, Joanna discovers Rachel has taken Alfie. Desperate, she tracks them to a derelict house, where Rachel demands Bea's confession.