Neighbours

Knowing it’s a matter of time before the police shift their frame to Tyler, the boys commence a search for Louise (whom they believe to be Hamish’s true killer) in bushland where Piper was found. Working on the theory Louise had a moment of conscience after Piper jumped and came ashore to help, the men look for clues to her whereabouts. While trawling the bush, Mark laments he feels terrible about distancing himself from Paige and Gabe, but he’s not a good role model for the kid right now. Tyler rubbishes that, urging him to hang on to them for all they’re worth, especially while he’s going through such a trying time. Meanwhile, Paige expresses her concern about Mark’s behavior to Jack, who admits he shares it and asks point blank if she thinks Mark’s involved in Hamish’s death. Paige prevaricates, and Jack insists until she’s sure, perhaps she should put the brakes on the relationship. Back in the bush, Tyler is becoming frustrated by their lack of progress and when Aaron calls to inform them the police have finally found their boat - on the other side of the bay and sans Louise – it’s Mark who is almost overcome by despair. Tyler panics, thinking Mark’s going to give up on the search for Louise entirely, but Mark rallies, suggesting they go home and regroup. Arriving home, Mark gets short shrift from Paige, prompting him to visit that night to smooth things over. But Paige announces she thinks they should break up – at least until he sorts out the issue he’s being so cagey about. In free fall, Mark begs Paige to stay with him - she’s the only constant and good thing in his life right now. What will she decide?