Tadhg continues to double book himself, putting his and Maggie’s agenda first ahead of Frances and Áine, despite the festive season and Áine’s Christmas wishes.
Muireann’s deception and pressure from Frances leads him to lose his temper with Áine. Tadhg makes amends but will Maggie be as understanding?
Elsewhere, a blackened shadow lies over Vanessa; her motherly instincts are to protect Fia without a second thought. But is Fia playing her for a fool? Can Fia own up to her responsibilities before it’s too late? Will she follow through with the threat of telling the Gardaí how Niall groomed her from a young age, leaving her pregnant and fending for herself and Liam Óg??
Meanwhile, Berni’s house becomes a hide out for Vanessa, but how long can she run from the truth? Has Fia sent Vanessa into a dark bed of isolation, so much so she’s trapped with the thoughts of Fia and Niall seducing each other? Is this the breaking point for Vanessa?
Later in the week, Pádraig, on learning of Katy and Jason's relationship difficulties, comes to her aid when Jason fails to show up in Ros na Run. A distressed Katy is unsure how long she can keep up the
façade of happy families.
