S1 • E14 Jul 9, 1994
While driving Janey Brown to the Burrigan hospital for some routine tests, Esme runs off the road. Although it's a minor accident, Janey dies at the scene. Investigating the accident, Danny discovers Esme's driver's license had expired ten days earlier and he immediately suspends her license pending a driving test to prove her competence on the road. Despite autopsy results which reveal Janey died of a ruptured brain aneurysm clearing her of any wrongdoing, Esme still feels responsible and has reservations about ever driving again. Matters seem to be resolved until Maggie discovers Janey's 14-year-old son whom no one knew even existed. Like his mother, Sean Brown is developmentally impaired and has a difficult time comprehending his mother's death and Esme stays with the boy as he comes to terms with her sudden death. After overcoming her guilt, Esme takes the driving test and passes easily. Sean meanwhile has progressed rapidly and is placed with a foster family. Danny initiates a "coffee-with-a-constable" programme hoping to improve police relations with the community. Jess and Danny's relationship is jeopardised when they have difficulty finding any common interests.
