Lindsay manages to escape her kidnappers in violent and traumatic circumstances that leads to the death of one and the hospitalisation of another, and AC12 finds itself forced to chose loyalties between Lindsay and Dryden. With the evidence mounting against Dryden, the discovery of pictures showing Dryden and 15 year old Carly Kirk together is the final nail in the coffin, resulting in Steve and Kate finally arresting the DCC. However, when presented with AC12's evidence, Dryden still strongly maintains he is being set up.