Ep 6. Sick as Your Secrets
- TV-PG
- April 18, 2008
- 42 min
Sick as Your Secrets, the sixth episode of season one of Canterbury's Law, follows Elizabeth Canterbury as she takes on a case of a young woman, Samantha, who accuses her father of molesting her. Samantha has a history of self-harm and drug addiction, which has caused her credibility to be questioned by the defense. As Elizabeth and her team work to build a case against the father, they must navigate Samantha's fragile mental state and the difficult dynamics of her family.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth's own personal life is in turmoil as her estranged husband, Matt, returns to town with the intention of reconciling. Elizabeth is torn between her feelings for Matt and her commitment to her work, which has caused strain in their relationship. As they attempt to reconnect, they must confront the issues that led to their separation and decide if they can move forward together.
As the trial progresses, tensions rise and long-held secrets are revealed. Elizabeth must navigate treacherous waters both inside and outside of the courtroom, as she fights for justice for Samantha and struggles to find a way forward in her personal life. Along the way, she is forced to confront her own demons and the sacrifices she has made in pursuit of her career. Will she be able to find a way to balance her personal and professional lives, or will the weight of her responsibilities prove too much to bear? Find out in Sick as Your Secrets, a gripping and emotionally charged episode of Canterbury's Law.