Eva desperately tries to deny it, but eventually admits that she found out about the affair months ago. Despite her attempts to shame him and Maria, Aidan is disgusted with her deception and storms out of the wedding ceremony. Whilst outside, Eva attacks Maria and the pair end up in a fountain until they are eventually broken up by Kirk. A few days later, Aidan makes a move on Maria following his break up with Eva but she rebuffs him, saying he's not allowed to pick and choose. Aidan commits suicide in May 2018 and Maria is devastated, especially after how close he became with Liam in his final weeks, including giving him his watch to look after.