Sergeant David Reopens the File: Seeking Justice or Ripping Open Old Wounds?
After years of failing to find closure, the death of their mother has put Jo (Maddison Brown) and Lacey (Sophea Pennington) at loggerheads. Jo grapples with PTSD and memory loss about that fateful night, while Lacey is desperate to find someone to blame.

In an effort to heal his fractured family, David bravely asked his daughters for permission to reopen the case file. However, his actions have only inadvertently intensified the suspicion and tension between the two sisters.

“Jo feels such guilt,” shared Maddison Brown (who plays Jo). “However, in her grief, Lacey finds it hard to accept this ambiguity. She’s angry and wants someone to blame – and the easiest target is the person who was driving the car.”

Unfortunately for Jo, who was driving the car when the accident occurred, she bears this emotional burden even though the police report found her not at fault.

The Terrifying Secret: Who Made the Emergency Call?
As David delves into the file, he uncovers a disturbing detail: there is no record of who called the emergency services (000). After chasing it up, he discovers the caller was none other than Jo herself.

This detail immediately raises suspicion. Does Jo remember more than she’s letting on? Or is this evidence that a bigger secret is being concealed?

A New Clue: The Grey Mercedes
The plot intensifies when Jo, through hypnotherapy, managed to recall a grey Mercedes speeding towards them on the wrong side of the road. With the clue of a vague, partial license plate, David tracks down a potential suspect: Craig Wendall, a local councillor.

Circumstantial Evidence: Wendall’s car is a grey Mercedes, matching the description, and he was confirmed to be in the accident area at the time.

Legal Roadblocks: Just as David closes in on the truth and questions the councillor, he is hit with a warning from Wendall’s lawyer and ordered by his superiors to shut down the unofficial investigation.

Torn between his duty as a police officer and his responsibility as a father, David faces a tough decision: should he continue this unauthorised investigation, an act that could jeopardise his career and his daughters’ safety?

The Daughter Takes Action: Lacey Determined to Find Justice
While David tries to keep his findings secret, Lacey is determined to take action. She sneaks into the police station, takes photos of the evidence her father collected, and launches her own quest for justice.

Lacey’s risky move, driven by her persistent belief that Jo is responsible, could put her in grave danger as she confronts powerful figures like Craig Wendall.

The future of the Langham family now hinges on whether David and Lacey can uncover the identity of the Mercedes driver before they pay a heavy price for digging into this dark secret.

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