Ciaran gets a sick pleasure out of forcing Emmet to carry out an appalling act that devastates the O'Brien family. Rose's forgetfulness piques Caoimhe's interest. Farrah warns her family to stay out of her life. An increasingly erratic Ciaran promises Katy that her captivity will end very soon.

Emmet agrees to sacrifice himself. He is horrified at his discovery when he seeks help from Ciaran. Debbie and Eoghan fear the worst when Emmet disappears.