Alan admits to a stunned Steph that he's seen Terence. Anxious, Alan explains that Terence has fallen on hard times and he would like to invite him to the village to re-establish their relationship. Steph argues against it and asks her father not to bring him here. She eventually walks out. Later, Betty questions Steph's reluctance at a reunion with her brother and probes Alan. Emotionally exhausted and needing someone to talk to, Alan admits that the allegations were worse than bullying. Betty is aghast. Alan is quick to clarify he doesn't believe Steph's claims but is worried about how Steph will react when she meets Terence again. Betty sympathises with Alan for the horrendous position he's in. A tormented Alan finally decides that Terence's need is greater than Steph's at the moment an