The Cuckoo

Sian's arrival has already started to destabilise the family…

Sian lies in bed contemplating a distant memory. Nick announces he's fixed the shower to save money, irking Jessica. He shuns Sian's offer to drive Alice to school.

Sian guesses the safe's combination and takes out a slip of paper. Jessica approaches Sian about disclosing Nick's infidelity and Sian casually hands her the slip revealing a pawnshop receipt. Nick, sensing something is wrong, checks the safe. He confronts Sian about the receipt but she stonewalls him as the phone rings. It's Alice's headmaster who explains she's been in an altercation. Sian listens as Alice opens up about her difficulties with her parents. They see Alice's school bully Ottilie, and Sian frightens her off.

Jessica and Nick discuss the pawning of her mother's jewellery and how the slip got out of the safe. The frostiness between Jessica and Nick intensifies when they discuss Alice's behaviour before meeting the headmaster.

Sian visits her Aunt Fay and admits that she knows a dark secret Nick and Jessica are keeping from Alice, as Fay pleads with her not to do anything extreme. Jessica and Nick try to talk to Alice before she explodes and storms out, taking the family car. Sian chases after her with Jessica. They catch up with Alice but witness her crash into a ditch. Sian and Jessica check on Alice who seeks Sian's comfort.

Jessica and Nick discuss the hospital visit and getting the car towed. Sian tries to advise Jessica, who admits her concerns about being a mother. Alice discloses to Sian that she wants to leave…