Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID who wants to take the allegation seriously. Gene Hunt and the rest of the team are dismissive until a link to a recent murder victim—a young woman named Delfine Parks—is discovered.
The episode explores her deep-seated emotional issues, including persistent visions of a sinister clown and flashbacks of her parents' death. [S1E3] Ashes to Ashes
The core investigation begins when a prostitute, , reports being raped. Initially, her colleague Trixie Walsh reports the crime as her own, as Nina is too afraid to come forward. Alex is the "lone voice" in the CID
This episode marks a turning point for Ray, who begins to show a more emotional side while caring for the victims, a shift from his previously established "bigoted thug" persona. The core investigation begins when a prostitute, ,
Alex is seen watching Larry Grayson on The Generation Game . Ray also impersonates "Spit the Dog," a popular hand puppet from the show Tiswas .