Ashes to Ashes

The incident follows a high‑speed pursuit that ends in a fatal crash, after which Gene is accused of causing the death through dangerous driving. Alex, determined to prove his innocence, investigates the case, but her inquiry leads her to doubt his integrity and suspect corruption.

The episode is a self‑contained story that opens with a high‑speed car chase, which abruptly turns deadly when a fatality occurs. The incident sets the stage for a legal and moral confrontation that drives the narrative forward. In the aftermath of the crash, Gene finds himself facing charges of causing death through dangerous driving. Determined to clear his name, Alex throws herself into the defence, gathering evidence and questioning witnesses in an effort to prove his innocence. As she digs deeper, the case becomes less about the accident itself and more about the character of the man she’s trying to help. Alex’s investigation leads her to suspect that Gene may not be the upstanding citizen he appears to be. The more she uncovers, the more she worries that his behaviour could be rooted in corruption, casting doubt on the very foundation of her defence. This growing unease adds a layer of tension to her pursuit of justice. The episode therefore balances the urgency of a legal battle with the unsettling possibility that the accused might be involved in unethical conduct. It leaves viewers questioning whether Gene’s alleged wrongdoing stems from a moment of reckless driving or from a deeper, more corrupt nature.