Not too much in the way of gallows humour tonight save for Norris moaning on about Rita not answering her phone. Instead, trauma by the bucket-load. How can anyone help but not feel for Gary Windass, living out a private hell at home? Or Carla, strangling in her own unspoken feelings? Or even that normal irritant Claire, fearing the worst.
There were a number of simple, touching scenes. Graeme wrapped in a blanket offering up a prayer for his boss. Dev and Ciaran exchanging a hug.
Which part of tonight's episode had you feeling shocked or close to tears?