Detective Sergeant Helen Weeks returns to her rural home town of Polesford, Derbyshire, after learning that the husband of her childhood best friend, Linda, has been arrested for the abduction of two young girls.

As Poppy Johnston's parents publicly plea for Stephen Bates to reveal the whereabouts of their daughter, Helen is in the midst of a heated confrontation. She tells Adam the truth, that their fling was self-sabotage.

Helen and Paul re-connect over a rowdy Indian meal with best mate Hendricks and Paul's work partner Gary. Helen apologizes for the millionth time, and it seems Paul is ready to accept. Next morning Helen wakes up to find she is alone in bed.

Helen is attempting to relax at Jenny's, but her interest is piqued by a news report about Mikey's murder and Snap's disappearance. Helen rings DCI Carter for an update on the investigation wondering if this could be the gang involved in Paul's death. Frustrated by his response, Helen heads to the estate to ask some questions of her own.