The murder investigation ramps up. With his arcade still closed for forensics, Ripley is on a very short fuse. DI Carlisle calls Danny in for questioning, convinced he knows more than he's letting on about the dead young man. Ripley's finances are stretched, leaving his investment pals very nervous. Natalie agrees to go on a date with Carlisle unaware who he really is. Shayanne confronts Steve about his text breakup with her.

Danny reaches breaking point and Ripley finds him ready to commit suicide, in a similar way he had tried as a teenager. Ripley then goes to Carlisle and claims he was the one who moved the body from the bedsit to the arcade. Natalie tells Carlisle to stay away from her family. Steve using the money Ripley gave him to stay away from Shyanne buys her an engagement ring.