However, Rónán, facing juvenile prison, is still missing. Can Réaltín’s confession help restore Rónán’s good name before it’s too late? Ailbhe’s decision to testify as a witness in trial of a vicious local pimp is seriously tested when she is horrified to discover that another witness has been seriously assaulted. Mack begs her not to skip out on the court case, but seeing the extent of the victim’s injuries horrifies them both. Can Ailbhe work up the courage to testify against her to tyrants?
When Dee discovered Mack’s involvement in the upcoming trial, she broke with him disgusting at his apparent complicity in trafficking prostitutes. When John Joe informs her of Mack’s innocence, Dee softens, wanting to believe in her former boyfriend’s virtue but all that is dashed when she sees Mack and Ailbhe together. Can Dee keep her head and her heart separate for the sake of the trial?
Máire’s detective work has paid off, and Evan’s DNA test reveals a definite familial link to Nollaig. Peadar is shocked to learn that Máire was right, but he receives an even bigger blow when he tells Evan to own up. Will Fia face up and take responsibility now that her secret is out? Rónán’s court date has arrived, and Mícheál and the community anxiously await the verdict. Rónán has proven his innocence, but will the judge have any empathy for Rónán? Will Rónán escape his wrongful juvenile conviction?
Evan lies to Berni to avoid doing an interview publicizing Caitriona’s tell-all book, much to Berni’s irritation. She cannot understand why he is being so stubborn forcing Evan to reveal the truth behind Cathal’s death. What consequences will Evan’s confession have?
