DC Karen Hobson (Erin Shanagher) visits the victim’s mother, Nasreen , who finally breaks down. Through sobs, she reveals that Saif had been recording conversations on his phone. "He said… if anything happens to him, find the key under the prayer mat." Karen’s face hardens. She knows this could crack the case wide open.

Alisha and Medhi retrieve the phone from a locker at the abandoned West End Pier . But Frank’s son, Lee Bannister (a coiled spring of rage), follows them. A tense standoff ensues. Medhi is beaten with a pool cue. Alisha escapes into the rain-soaked streets, clutching the phone.

Jenn stares at the case board. Something doesn’t fit. The gang angle feels too neat.

Jenn plays the recording. It’s not Frank’s voice on the tape. It’s a woman’s. Faintly: “If you don’t load the boat by Thursday, I’ll make sure your mother never sees Pakistan again.”

The suspect, Frank Bannister (guest star Stephen Wight ), is seen shaking hands with the mayor at a community clean-up event. He’s charming, well-liked, and has a sick wife. Jenn and DI Tony Manning (Daniel Ryan) watch from a van. Tony wants to bring him in. Jenn says no — not until they have the phone.

Jenn looks up at Karen. “That’s not a smuggler,” Karen whispers. “That’s a mother.”

Since that’s a technical release label (not a plot summary), I’ll assume you’d like me to of that episode, as if I were writing a detailed synopsis for fans who’ve just downloaded that file.

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