The note was sent for DNA testing and further examination as Elaine returned to the interview room with a photocopy of the newest evidence. Her confidence restored she marched in to the room and took a seat as she demanded that her accompanying officers fetched Mr Carter and returned him to her for further interrogation. This time she was adamant that she would crack him and her determination knew no bounds.

In his cell Nigel was beside himself with frustration at still being held. He was certain it was against his human rights without sufficient evidence to support any convictions they may have. In anger he had flipped the mattress and thrown the sheets about the cell. He had thumped the wall also leaving a trail of blood where he had scraped his knuckles and now his hand was bruising and swelling up. He was furious to have been held so long and was now acting out on those feelings as the officers came to let him back out. Hearing the key in the lock he stopped and turned to face the door when they opened it up and commanded that he come with them. For their own protection the officers cuffed him and then escorted him to where Elaine waited.

Alec was still sat in the corridor when he looked up hearing footsteps finally approaching. It was Ellie returning back out to the corridor to see Alec suffering as he sat there. She felt bad and hadn't realised her had hung around outside. It saddened her a little to see him in such a state but she had had time upon reflecting in the peace and quiet of Tom's hospital room to think through what had happened between her and Alec and how she really felt about it. She had been quite harsh on him really and she had been stepping out to call him, so finding him in person was a bonus.

"You ok?" she asked as she sat down beside him and gave a tight smile.

"How is he?" asked Alec as he nodded in response to her question.

"Yeah he will survive thankfully" Ellie answered but she could feel herself becoming emotional.

"Anyway, Alec. I wanted to apologise for earlier..." Ellie began.

"No need Miller, no need I shouldn't have pushed you as I did" he explained.

"It's Ellie, I think you can at least call me by my first name now" she snapped slightly offended.

"You're right, sorry" he mumbled sadly.

"Anyway..." Ellie began with a sigh. "I wanted to talk to you, about the kiss. Well the kissing" she muttered, stumbling on her words and feeling like a love shy teenager.

"Yeah about that...again I am sorry" Alec apologised.

"Don't be sorry Alec, I wanted to talk more about it, about us?" Ellie questioned.

Alec's jaw dropped he couldn't believe that she wanted to talk about that. With her reaction earlier and Tom still in the hospital Alec thought that would be the last thing on her mind, saying that though he wasn't displeased that she wanted to discuss such a topic. His feelings he usually kept private but there was something about Ellie Miller that just made him want to change all that. Smiling he cleared his throat and started talking, explaining just how he felt but in that awkward way men did. Ellie ended up chuckling, it was so surreal but just strengthened those doubting feelings she had for him. Leaning forward she had to silence him from wittering on before he just ended up repeating himself, her lips were just about to meet with his as her eyes closed when his phone started ringing loudly interrupting the moment.

"Why you trying to pin this all on me?" questioned Nigel. His frustration was beginning to show as he developed a light sheen of sweat on his brow.

"Because you are guilty" snapped Elaine. She then turned her attentions to the folder in front of her that contained the evidence. Opening it she pulled out the photocopy of the note as her colleague clearly stated her actions for the tape.

"Have you seen this before Mr Carter?" asked Elaine. She was confident he had especially when the accompanying notes that had been delivered not long ago from testing stated his DNA was found on the piece of paper so even if he didn't write it he knew something about it. Of course he denied all knowledge until Elaine revealed what had been discovered by her team and then he started to panic.

"Ok, I have seen it before but I don't know anything about it"

"Then tell me Mr Carter, why would someone write that they know what you did to Danny Latimer?" Elaine questioned with a raised eyebrow.

"Well I don't know do I?" Nigel snottily replied.

"Oh I think you do" stated Elaine confidently as she sat up straighter and leaned forward for a more intimidating approach. "Now this is enough evidence to convict you for now. As I see it Mr Carter you only have one choice; start explaining"

Nigel swallowed hard, she had him rumbled and as much as he didn't want to admit it he felt cornered. His lawyer was present but not advising much as for now the police seemed to be playing by the rules. This was it, no more lies were going to keep his secret covered up like before and Nigel couldn't worm his way out any longer. Nervous and fidgety Elaine knew this time he was close to cracking and she couldn't wait for him to confess.

"So Mr Carter?" questioned her colleague to break the silence.

"So what, that proves nothing. I didn't kill Danny, you have a killer" Nigel yelled.

"It proves everything Mr Carter" snapped Elaine.

"You lot are never satisfied are you. I didn't do anything." he insisted.

"Mr Carter, I will give you one last chance. Did you murder Daniel Latimer?" Elaine asked firmly.

"You do not have to answer that" stated his lawyer, but it was too late Nigel had already snapped back an answer.

"Mr Carter, I am charging you with the following offences. The kidnapping of Tom and Ellie Miller with intention to harm. Grievous bodily harm to Chloe Latimer and the Murder of Daniel Latimer."

"Interview terminated at..."

"What happens if I accept that I am guilty of the charges?" questioned Nigel suddenly aware that being charged he was going to be sentenced for at least one of those crimes if not all if the police dug up more evidence. In shock Elaine stammered and couldn't finish terminating the interview. Her colleague stepped in, addressing for the purpose of the tape that Nigel Carter had asked a questioned and they would proceed in finishing the interview.

"Then it may help reduce any sentencing" explained the other officer.

"Mr Carter I would strongly advise that you don't say anything further until we have spoken" advised his lawyer but he ignored this warning.

"Ok alright I admit it, I killed Danny Latimer" confessed Nigel.

"Interview concluded at thirteen hundred hours" stated Elaine after she had explained to Nigel Carter what would happen now he had formally been charged.

"Hello" answered Alec having not looked at the caller.

"What?" he couldn't believe what he was hearing. Ellie stared at him, wide eyed and with a questioning expression. Slowly Alec's expression changed from blank to one of pleasure and Ellie was anxious to know what had him looking so pleased. Elaine was the other end of the line, quite excited herself that they had finally caught the real murderer and there would finally be true justice for the Latimer family.

"What's happened?" asked Ellie.

"She's only gone and done it Mill...Ellie. She has only gone and got Nigel to confess" exclaimed Alec.

Ellie was gobsmacked and left speechless. This was fantastic news for the Latimer's but for her it couldn't be more of a mess. Even though Joe had been having a relationship of some sort with Danny he had been convicted of nothing but murder so if he hadn't done it he would be released. It was terrible. Ellie knew she had all these new feelings and dreams for the future with Alec and then there it was the great big wet blanket that would dampen her bright spirit. Her husband getting out of prison and he would no doubt want to return to the nest. There was a problem though, she didn't want him, near her or their boys now she knew what she knew about him.

"Ellie this is fantastic news" mentioned Alec trying to get some sort of reaction from her and giving her a gentle squeeze which suddenly and unexpectedly to them both set her off crying.

"Hey what is wrong?" he asked.

"Sorry, I know I should be pleased and I am but this means Joe will be released Alec" she stated with a sniffle.

It took him a minute to comprehend and understand what she was saying but eventually it clicked. Ellie was worried about having Joe back in her life and how he might take the news that she didn't want to be with him any more. He remembered that she had mentioned when she had first found out that he had been convicted that she wanted to get divorced but he didn't know if she was still contemplating the same thing. Ellie however, no matter what she was thinking was clearly upset and Alec, although not very good and expressing his emotions knew she needed comfort. Wrapping his arm around her shoulder he pulled her in close.

"It'll be ok Ellie, we'll sort this out" he reassured and he most definitely intended to.