Anticipating a permanent promotion to Wing Governor, he suggests to his wife Marilyn that they go out for a celebratory meal. Marilyn is in no mood to celebrate, having received an anonymous letter – her husband is having an affair with inmate Shell Dockley.
Jim denies all when Marilyn confronts him about the letters. But a shock awaits him back at HMP Larkhall when he finds that Helen has returned from holiday with every intention of continuing in the job. However, Governor Simon Stubberfield has already invited Senior Officer Karen Betts in for a meeting…