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John is forced to face a painful episode from his military past after the wife of an old fellow soldier contacts him for assistance. At the same time, Moriarty approaches Shinwell, requesting one final favour in a desperate urgent bid.

The Dark Day Deduction is a self‑contained episode of a television programme, classified under the episode genre. It follows the series' usual format of intertwining separate storylines within a single instalment, offering viewers a concise yet complete narrative experience, set against a gritty backdrop. In this instalment, John is forced to face a painful memory from his time in the army when the wife of an old fellow soldier contacts him for assistance. Her request drags him back into a situation that reopens old wounds, compelling him to confront the trauma he has long tried to keep buried. At the same time, Shinwell receives an unexpected visit from Moriarty, who asks him for one final favour that could have serious implications. John's encounter with his comrade's wife not only revives the haunting events of his military past but also puts his current sense of duty to the test. He must decide whether to intervene, balancing the risk of reopening personal scars against the moral obligation he feels towards someone he once served alongside. Meanwhile, Moriarty's request places Shinwell in a precarious position, as the favour represents a final, possibly decisive, act in their tangled relationship. The episode juxtaposes John's internal struggle with Shinwell's external dilemma, creating a parallel that drives the narrative forward.