 After hearing that Joanne has stabbed the local shopkeeper, Simone Loveday (Jacqueline Boatswain), Mercedes realises that Joanne is a danger to the village.She confronts Joanne over Joe's death, where she confesses and protests that it was an accident, however when asked about stabbing Simone, Joanne claims that she "deserved it".It is then revealed that Mercedes was working with the police, who have heard everything that Joanne has confessed to, and she is arrested for her actions and schemes, thrilling Mercedes who finally gets justice for Joe.