Richard confesses everything to a stunned Gail. He admits to leaving Duggie for dead, killing Patricia, attempting to kill Audrey and convincing her that she was going mad, attempting to kill Emily for her money, killing Maxine and framing Ade. He explains that he loves her and the kids and only wanted to protect them and give them the best of everything. He admits that he can't have children himself and that that is why Marion Hillman left him. Gail is horrified and tells him that it's all over between them. She phones Audrey. While Gail is on the phone, Richard leaves the house.