19/10/2026

It’s still Sunday and Ben and Ruth are enjoying the buffet and looking forward to the brides’ first dance. Ruth wishes Josh was there to be part of it – he shouldn’t be missing his own sister’s wedding over a girl he’s just met.

Out in the storm, Vince finally regains consciousness encouraged by Chelsea. She doesn’t want to move him, and can’t raise the alarm on either of their phones, which are trapped in the car. Vince is disorientated but Chelsea promises to run to get help. She hears a voice approach – it’s Josh! He phones for help and they reassure Vince that the fire crew and ambulance are on their way. Chelsea urges Josh to unpack his rucksack for layers to cover Vince, and Josh gives Chelsea a coat. Unable to reach anyone at Lower Loxley, Chelsea urges Josh to talk about his travels to keep Vince alert. Josh had wanted to surprise the family but had to be dropped off by a taxi because of all the fallen trees. Chelsea questions how help will get through to Vince?

Harrison is worried that Vince and Chelsea aren’t answering calls in the storm, and Ben and Ruth realise they’ve missed multiple calls from Josh. Ruth calls Josh and raises the alarm with Harrison. As Ruth promises to bring help, the party music is silenced and lights go out at Lower Loxley – there’s been a power cut.

Vince is weakening as Josh and Chelsea try in vain to keep him conscious. Chelsea pleads with him not to die.