 When she visits Nana, her family are furious with her for her behavior and what she has put them through, telling them to leave, While Mercedes is leaving the hospital, she is caught by Trevor and he tells her that if she doesn't stay in the village, then he will kill Phoebe.Unknown to him, Mercedes later falls pregnant with Joe's child.Joe is later admitted to hospital and loses the use of his legs after an attack from his half-brother Robbie Roscoe (Charlie Wernham).