In August 2018, Tom is horrified when he discovers that the Cunninghams' lodger, Milo Entwistle (Nathan Morris), is responsible for the car accident that killed his parents. After Milo tries to kill Cindy, Tom confronts him over the crash and Milo tries to apologise. Milo saves Tom by being crushed by a car but ends up getting crushed himself. The next day, Tom trashes Milo's room and later Mandy comforts him. After a heart to heart with Liberty Savage (Jessamy Stoddart), Tom decides to go visit Milo in hospital where he is paralysed. Milo apologises and Tom forgives him before he is taken to a different hospital.