Tue, Jan 20, 2015
At the police station, Mick tells an officer that his wife would like to report a rape. Linda explains that it was Dean Wicks, her husband's brother, that raped her. A specialist officer from the Sapphire Unit, PC Vanessa Jenkins, is brought in. Linda opts to make her statement on video so it can later be used as evidence in court. Mick's upset to learn he can't be with Linda while she gives her statement but tells her he'll be right outside if she needs him. Jenkins introduces Linda to DC Franklin who'll be the officer investigating her case. Linda begins to give her statement and her hands shake as she pours a glass of water.
Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Exiting the police station, Linda and Mick head for home. At the Vic, Aunt Babe's arrived with Sylvie for her farewell lunch. Nancy frets to Lee that Mick and Linda are splitting up. Stan prevents Shirley and Dean from entering the Vic, promising Tina will bring Sylvie round later. Arriving home, Linda's adamant she has something to tell Lee and Nancy but clams up on seeing everyone waiting. Nancy wants to have things out now but gets overruled by Stan. Over a tense lunch, Linda tries to enthuse about the care home while Nancy watches her suspiciously.