Helen has battle on her hands; she is charged with attempted murder.

Radio Times: Christine has some words of advice, and Henry makes a new friend.

Characters: Christine, DC Wendy Sharples, Dominic Farrell, DS Madeley, Helen, Henry, Kirsty, Nadine, Pat, Peggy

• DS Madeley and a colleague discuss Helen’s case. Evidence so far seems to support the theory of a straightforward frenzied attack. There’s little evidence of abuse. In fact, inquiries indicate that the victim was liked and respected. They may need to apply for a warrant for further detention. Elsewhere, Henry waits with Kirsty and Pat prior to his questioning. DC Wendy Sharples and Nadine (Children’s Services) enter the room, inviting Pat and Kirsty to wait outside. Satisfying herself that Henry knows the difference between the truth and a lie, DC Sharples starts the interview.
• Continued press pestering is irking Christine; Peggy is rather more deeply concerned, feeling that the police are encouraging speculation of a more sensational kind. Tony’s silence is upsetting her too. Chris usefully suggests using Peggy’s edition of The Courier for her cat’s litter tray. Back at the police station, Dominic gently explains to Pat that bail isn’t going to be automatic. He will phone later with details. Henry is returned to Pat by DC Sharples as Dominic leaves. All three are allowed to go. DS Madeley appears and congratulates her colleague on a job well done. “It’s heart-breaking that the lad saw everything,” she says. But for now, it’s time to return to questioning Helen.
• In her interview, DS Madeley puts a series of very telling questions about the incident to Helen. In her turn, she manages to give “no comment” answers until she’s asked about her response to Ursula on finding out Rob’s plans for Henry’s education. She blurted out the truth. Yes … she did say that she wanted to kill Rob but she didn’t mean it. At this point, Dominic interjects and Helen becomes completely distracted by wanting to see her son. The interview is terminated and Helen is taken back to her cell.
• At Bridge Farm, Pat repeats her thanks to Kirsty for all her support and again asks she didn’t trust her own feelings about Rob. He was clearly such a chauvinist. Helen wouldn’t attack him for no reason. The telephone rings. Pat answers. It’s Dominic, as promised. At that moment, Peggy phones and gets the engaged signal. Hanging up, she suggests to Christine that she should perhaps go over to see them. And what about poor Ursula, wouldn’t it be a good idea to send a nice arrangement of flowers? Thankfully, Chris manages to persuade her to let the dust settle a little before making an approach. She’s sure that Peggy will hear something very soon. How about a nice cup of tea?
• Pat’s telephone conversation with Dominic leaves her feeling confused and more than a little aggrieved. Helen is to appear in the Magistrates Court tomorrow and she will, in all probability, be refused bail. Neither Pat nor Henry, who is a key witness, will be allowed to see her. Hanging up, Pat turns to Kirsty in an abject state of shock. How can this be happening to Helen? It beggars belief. It’s unreal. The police must have believed Ursula. Helen has been charged, not with wounding or grievous bodily harm … but with attempted murder.