Belle’s courageous decision to speak out about Tom’s controlling and violent behavior has garnered unwavering support from her family, who rally around her during this difficult period. However, skepticism looms in the village, especially from Tom’s new girlfriend, Amelia Spencer, and his uncle, Jimmy, both of whom question the validity of Belle’s claims.

As the situation intensifies, Tom becomes increasingly anxious when he realizes that Moira Dingle’s young son, Isaac, might have access to his tablet, which contains damning evidence against him. Seizing an opportunity, Tom approaches Isaac and cleverly asks him for the tablet back. Isaac, unaware of Tom’s true intentions, reveals that the device is at Butler’s Farm and inadvertently discloses the location of the spare key.

Emboldened by this information, Tom takes a risky chance and sneaks into Butler’s Farm to retrieve the tablet. His plan nearly unravels when Matty Barton unexpectedly arrives, forcing Tom to hide in a panic. After a tense moment, Tom successfully retrieves the tablet and feels a surge of triumph. He even taunts Belle, believing this turn of events will give him the upper hand in their looming court battle.

However, Belle’s confidence starts to wane as Tom’s taunting shakes her resolve, leaving her anxious about the impending legal confrontation. Meanwhile, Tom, feeling secure in his victory, begins to destroy the tablet at Jimmy and Nicholas’s house, determined to obliterate any evidence of his misdeeds.

Unbeknownst to Tom, Jimmy’s son, Carl, is quietly observing his every move from a distance. This tense moment could spell disaster for Tom’s carefully laid plans, as Carl’s presence poses a significant threat to his calculated cover-up. Will Tom’s desperate attempts to conceal the truth ultimately lead to his downfall? As the stakes continue to rise, viewers are left wondering if Tom can truly escape the consequences of his actions or if this is the beginning of the end for him.