Ashes to Ashes

Alex is desperate to return to the 1980s, a period fraught with danger and uncertainty. In that era, Gene is on the run after being accused of attempting to kill her, and the team remains in disarray as they pursue the investigation into a child's kidnapping.

The piece in question is an episode of a television programme. It is presented as a self‑contained story that follows the characters through a tense series of events, with the narrative focused on a particular moment in their ongoing arc. At the centre of the episode is Alex, who is frantic to get back to the 1980s. Her urgency stems from the belief that returning to that decade offers a chance to change the circumstances she now finds herself in, and she is willing to go to great lengths to make that journey possible. Meanwhile, Gene finds herself on the run, having been accused of attempting to murder Alex. The allegation forces her into a precarious position, constantly evading capture while trying to clear her name. Her fugitive status adds a layer of danger to the already fraught situation. Complicating matters further, the rest of the team is in a state of disarray as they pursue the kidnapping of a child. Their investigations are hampered by the internal chaos, and the urgency of the missing‑child case collides with the personal crises of Alex and Gene, driving the episode’s tension.