Episode 2

The investigation into Danny's death takes an unlikely turn when Mark becomes a suspect after providing an unbelievable alibi. It is not clear what Mark is trying to hide. Meanwhile, Beth breaks down in the supermarket, and she confides in the Reverend Paul Coates that she is pregnant. Coates sees it as his duty to try to comfort the community. Ellie and Hardy are at odds over Ellie's refusal to distrust everyone in town. Telephone worker Steve Connelly surprises Hardy and Ellie by saying he has information about Danny's death. Police discover cocaine in Chloe's bedroom and £500 under Danny's bed. Attempting to remove suspicion from her boyfriend, Dean Thomas, Chloe reveals that hotel owner Becca Fisher has been dealing drugs. In order to keep her hotelkeeper's licence, Becca accuses Dean of being a drug dealer. The audience learns that Susan Wright has the skateboard stashed in her caravan. Chloe conspires with Dean to keep his drug-dealing activities from becoming known. Newsagent Jack Marshall reveals that he saw Danny having an argument with a postman a few weeks back, but the postman denies any altercation.