 Although it is Ian who tells the police about Ben's lie, Ben assumes it is Heather; he confronts her and in a rage, strikes her over the head with a picture frame, killing her.Jay witnesses the murder and is persuaded by Phil, who has just been released from prison, to cover-up Ben's involvement.Jay is traumatised by the murder and incensed to discover Ben has kept evidence to frame him for Heather's murder, should he need to.