Episode 4165

Extended Summary

Robbie’s desperate apologies to Tasha fall on deaf ears. Tasha is distraught and can’t believe Robbie would say such things. Robbie tries desperately to explain he said it all in the heat of the moment but Tasha insists she wants to be left alone. How much damage has he done? Robbie heads over to Beth and Tony’s for brekkie. Despite his efforts to conceal his troubles, Beth and Tony realise Robbie is holding a huge weight on his shoulders. After some gentle coaxing, Robbie finally gives in, telling Beth and Tony that he is not the father of Tasha’s baby! Beth and Tony are stunned, as Robbie brings them up to speed on the truth. Although Beth is deeply disappointed, she is supportive of her son. Robbie remains down on himself. After all Tasha’s been through, he can’t believe he said so many cruel things. Beth visits Tasha at the Beach House and gently reveals that Robbie has informed her of the truth about the baby. Tasha is taken aback but Beth promises her discretion and support. Tasha is overwhelmed by all that she has bottled up and bursts in to tears. Meanwhile, Tony is offering Robbie his support with a man-to-man chat despite Robbie’s attempts to stay composed. Robbie and Tasha come together for peace talks following the advice from Beth and Tony. Robbie and Tasha vow to remain honest and open and have no doubt that they can get through anything if they do it together. Speaking of which, Tasha reveals she has fixed the computer and saved Robbie’s assignment. They embrace, both grateful for the love they share.

It’s early morning and Morag is surprised to find a despondent Alf in the kitchen. She thought he’d be keen to get out and go fishing! Clearly Alf is not his usual self. Morag questions if he is worrying about Davey, but Alf’s gruff response is enough evidence to leave Morag feeling concerned that Alf is not dealing with his ordeal in prison. They are interrupted by a knock at the door and Morag is surprised to come face-to-face with Fitzgerald and Peter. They have spent the night working round the clock on Josh’s murder case and despite lack of evidence, they are convinced Morag knows more than she is letting on. Morag is questioned if she’s had any recent contact with Bob Radcliffe. Morag remains oblivious and Peter and Fitzgerald head off, none the wiser to the truth Morag is actually hiding! Alf knows his sister too well – and immediately questions what she’s up to? Morag spills the beans and admits to Alf her fears that Bob Radcliffe may be Josh West’s killer. Morag hired Bob to find out information on Project 56 under the command to “do whatever it takes”. With that in mind and given Bob has not been seen since the murder, the evidence points in his direction. Morag is concerned it will appear she hired Bob to murder Josh. Alf offers to help and Morag is grateful but can see he is still on edge. Slowly, Alf begins to open up and express how prison has changed him. He feels he has been stripped of dignity and worries about all the others who are still behind bars. Alf realises how close he came to breaking down and without the support of Morag and his family he wouldn’t have made it through. A bonding moment as Morag understands the nightmare that Alf has been living.

Meanwhile, Peter is determined to get to the bottom of Morag’s connection with Bob Radcliffe and orders 24 hr surveillance be placed on her. Although, Fitzgerald is convinced it’s desperate measures, Peter remains confident and determined it’s only a matter of time before Morag leads them to their next clue. If only Morag knew!

As she works away, Morag’s phone rings and is shocked to hear Bob Radcliffe’s voice on the other end. She has been desperate to contact him but he admits he has been laying low. He reveals he has something to tell her. Something very interesting indeed. Morag is stunned to discover Bob has photos of Josh the night he was killed. He knows who killed Josh West!