Rhona meets Pierce's mother Martha after the truth comes out, and Martha gives insight into Pierce's troubled mindset due to his father's death when he was young. At Pierce's trial, his defense suggests Rhona is lying about the rape as the couple enjoyed "rough" sexual intercourse. As it appears the jury is swayed in Pierce's favour, he is ultimately found guilty of his crime and later sentenced to a period of jail time. Rhona is allowed to visit Pierce in prison, and he acknowledges his actions and apologises to Rhona, who rejects the apology and in return declares she is free of him at last.