When Nancy is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Darren struggles to support her and the kids financially and begins selling cannabis with Kyle Kelly (Adam Rickitt). However, when the drugs are found in Darren's attic, he and Ryan Knight (Duncan James) set him up to take the fall. Kyle is then sent to prison and manipulates Darren to continue selling cannabis with Shane Sweeney (Michael Salami) or he will tell Nancy everything. When Tom and Alfie Nightingale (Richard Linnell) find the drugs and dispose of them, Shane is angry and tells Darren he must transport heroin for him. Darren and Nacy decide to renew their wedding vows. Tom reveals to Nancy that Darren has been dealing drugs and when Darren returns, Nancy slaps him. Darren confesses to the police that he has been drug dealing and they charge him. He returns home and Nancy tells him their marriage is over. Darren is sentenced to six months in prison. Nancy visits him in prison and apologises for missing his court case and they reconcile.