Episode 3.2 - The Turn Of The Screw
Written by Jayne Hollinson
Produced by Brian Park
Directed by Mike Adams
Although his heart stopped briefly, Fenner's condition is stable enough for him to be rushed out to a waiting ambulance. Down on the block, Hollamby makes it clear that she's going to make Shell's life hell if Fenner doesn't pull through. Later, she can't believe her ears when she is told that Helen will be leading Larkhall's own investigation, and even worse, that she has vetoed the idea of Shell being transferred to a secure psychiatric unit. Hollamby decides to take matters into her own hands and before long, Shell is being dragged to the psychiatric ward - the notorious 'muppet wing'.
Josh takes Crystal back to his house and then formally asks her to marry him. Crystal accepts happily. The next day, she donates Hollamby's carriage clock to a charity shop rather than run the risk of Josh finding it. Meanwhile, Fenner is convalescing in the hospital where he receives a visit from Marilyn. She has forgiven him for having sex with Shell and is now prepared to give their marriage another go. However, Fenner has other fish to dry and when Karen visits; he tells her that he still wants them to make a go of things. Karen is unsure; maybe she should give him chance to sort his marriage out. Fenner insists that there is nothing to sort out; his marriage to Marilyn is over.
Shell is horrified when she discovers that she will be sharing her cell with an old adversary: 'Mad' Tessa Spall, as unhinged as ever. After recognising Shell as the bully who tried to teach her some manners during her brief stay on G-Wing, Tessa takes great pleasure in turning the tables. Realising that the only way out of her predicament is to bow to all of Tessa's demands, Shell finds herself singing hymns and tap-dancing for her tormentor's amusement. However, Tessa is enchanted by the effort Shell is making to please her and soon begins showing every sign of developing an unhealthy obsession.
Julie S receives a letter from her son, David, and is overjoyed to hear that he will be starring in his school play. Both Julies are depressed at the thought of missing the play and Barbara's suggestion that they should apply for release on electronic tag is quickly dismissed because neither of them has an address on the outside. Nikki suggests that they contact their old friend Monica Lindsey who is now running a halfway house.
Furious when she sees how well Shell and Tessa are getting on; Hollamby conspires with PO Betty Wheeler. After lock-up, Wheeler purposefully neglects to give one of the muppet wing's most dangerous and unstable inmates, 'Podger' Pam Jolly, her evening dose of lithium. The following morning, Wheeler tells Pam that Shell stole her pills and points her in the direction of the bathroom where the thief is showering. Pam launches herself at Shell and it is some time before the POs deign to pull her off. Shell is left beaten and bloody on the floor.
Helen takes her investigation onto the wing and speaks to Yvonne. She doesn't believe Shell's claims that Fenner tried to rape her, and is becoming convinced that he was going to get it no matter what. This point of view is confirmed when Yvonne tells her something she didn't know: Fenner and Karen are shagging. And what's more, Yvonne reveals that she shared this observation with Shell just before her attack on Fenner. Under pressure, Shell confesses that she attacked Fenner because she was terrified Karen's intimacy with him may have led to her telling the story of her childhood abuse. Later, Hollamby is gob-smacked when Shell is returned to G-Wing and sends a rallying cry to the troops - they're going on strike.