Cook is remanded in custody following the GBH charge but he is later released,with an electronic tag,to live with his alcoholic mother Ruth and adoring younger brother Paddy. He is also expelled from college for the assault. Appalled to learn that Ruth had sex with Freddie,he steals her car along with Paddy and trashes it. However,he becomes alarmed to think that Paddy may turn out like him,admits to selling the drugs to Sophia and,taking the rap for Naomi,he gets sent down.