Steph’s world is turned upside down when shocking revelations about Anthony come to light. The day starts with a tense atmosphere as Laurel and Nicola grapple with the aftermath of their accusations. While Laurel tries to move forward, Nicola remains uneasy, especially when the police arrive asking about Anthony Fox’s whereabouts. Ruby is distraught, wondering what Anthony must be thinking, but Nicola dismisses her concerns, saying the police have more pressing matters.

The authorities inform them that Anthony has vanished from the village, raising concerns about his sudden disappearance. Laurel feels guilty, believing her actions drove him away, while Nicola insists she did what was necessary. Meanwhile, Bob senses something is wrong when he sees Steph visibly shaken. At first, she brushes off his concern, but it becomes clear she is struggling to process everything.

As the police question the family, they reveal that a neighbor reported a violent altercation involving Anthony. Steph is horrified when she hears that Nicola attacked him in defense of her friend, believing he was a danger to her daughter. The police are eager to speak to Anthony, but no one knows where he is. His history of disappearing for months at a time doesn’t help matters, and his sudden departure only fuels suspicion.

Later, Caleb and others gather to break the devastating news to Steph. She is initially confused when she hears her grandfather was involved in an altercation, but nothing prepares her for what follows. Caleb hesitates, but Nicola insists that Steph needs to hear the full truth—Anthony was not the man she thought he was.

Steph refuses to believe the accusations, adamant that her grandfather would never harm a child or be violent. She is outraged, convinced that her family is siding against him based on false claims. But then, her mother drops a heartbreaking revelation—Anthony was abusive. Steph is in disbelief, demanding proof, but the pain in her mother’s eyes is undeniable.

Her mother confesses that Anthony used to beat her when she was a child, and she had spent years covering up his cruelty. She never wanted Steph to know, hoping to protect her from the painful truth. Steph is shaken, torn between the loving grandfather she knew and the monster her mother describes. The realization that her mother had suffered in silence for years leaves her shattered.

As the weight of the truth sinks in, Steph struggles to reconcile her emotions. She insists that Anthony was always kind to her, but her mother explains that abusers often hide their true selves from certain people. The truth is painful, but undeniable—Anthony was a violent man.

Steph’s emotions swing between anger, denial, and heartbreak. She questions why she was never told before and feels betrayed by the secrecy. As she begins to accept the truth, she breaks down, realizing the man she idolized was not who she thought he was.

Meanwhile, Laurel and Nicola apologize for their role in the situation. They regret how things unfolded, but they were acting out of fear for the safety of others. Steph, still overwhelmed, lashes out, furious that such devastating accusations were made without solid proof. The weight of it all becomes too much, and she storms off, unable to face the reality just yet.

As the dust settles, Steph is left to process everything. The truth about Anthony has changed her world forever, and she must now navigate the painful journey of accepting the man she thought she knew was capable of terrible things. The past has come back to haunt the village, and there is no telling what will happen next.