Secrets & Lies

Jess becomes an ally of Ben’s when she presents him with compelling evidence that suggests her ex-husband Paul Murnane (Ben Lawson) could be the killer. But with the police unwilling to listen, Ben decides to take matters into his own hands… As Ben hunts for Paul, there’s mounting pressure as the case against him builds. When Detective Cornielle visits the house with images of black metal torches, Ben realises the police have identified the murder weapon. Christy recognises one of the torches as the type Ben owns. And when Ben can’t find the torch in his toolbox, it is clear that Cornielle is even closer to charging him with murder. Ben tracks down an address Paul may be using, but when he investigates, he is met with brutal resistance from two of Paul’s army mates. They knew he was coming, and they’re not giving anything away. Could Paul still be around? And could he be the killer? Meanwhile Ben’s 16-year-old daughter, Tasha (Philippa Coulthard), is acting suspiciously. Secretive phone calls to a mysterious stranger have Ben worried that she may have got herself into some serious trouble. At Thom’s funeral, Ben catches Tasha sneaking off after another suspicious phone call. Ben decides to follow—but nothing can prepare him for the relationship he uncovers when he finds Tasha… When Ben sees Paul Murnane entering Jess’s house across the street, he rushes in to protect her. The ensuing altercation between Paul and Ben gives a clear insight into the violence both men are capable of. But the question Ben is left with is—why did Paul return? And why did he target Jess? Working together, Jess and Ben soon uncover a secret that shocks Jess to her core. Nicole is revealed as Paul’s alibi for the night of Thom’s murder, leaving Paul in the clear… while Ben remains the prime suspect. When questioned by Christy about his relationship with Jess, Ben must finally admit his own shocking secret. That he once slept with Thom’s mother, Jess Murnane. This revelation threatens to tear his family apart for good. But nothing can prepare him for what he’s about to find… When he checks the back of his van, he comes face to face with the murder weapon. Ben’s missing torch has returned! But who put it there? Could someone in his street be setting him up for murder?