Leaving Karl Behind

Sarah drives away from Luke and Jamie's house, spotting Karl walking down the street but choosing not to stop and confront him.

As Detective Sarah Lahey drove away from Luke Smith and Jamie Greyson's house, she spotted her partner, Detective Karl Jenkins, walking briskly down the street. The sight of him stirred a mix of emotions within her, the anger from his earlier actions still simmering beneath the surface. Despite the calming effect of the wine she had shared with Gladys Cramer, Sarah found it impossible to simply brush aside what had happened.
  Slowing down momentarily, Sarah contemplated stopping and confronting Karl, wanting to demand answers for his irrational behaviour at the house. However, the wound on her hand served as a physical reminder of his outburst, and the stronger part of her, still reeling from the shock and betrayal, decided against it. Instead, Sarah continued driving, leaving Karl to his own turbulent thoughts. The decision felt both empowering and unsettling, acknowledging the rift that had formed between them and the strain on their partnership.