Ep 4. Cradle

In Scott & Bailey season 3 episode 4, titled "Cradle," we see detectives Janet Scott and Rachel Bailey investigating the case of a missing three-month-old baby girl named Abigail. The baby's teenage mother, Cara, is distraught and claims that she had left Abigail with a friend but now the friend is nowhere to be found.

As Scott and Bailey delve into the case, they discover that Cara comes from a troubled family and has a history of drug use. They also find out that the friend who supposedly had Abigail is a known drug dealer. Their investigation leads them to question several suspects and uncover some uncomfortable truths about family dynamics and the darker side of drug use.

At the same time, both Scott and Bailey are dealing with personal issues. Scott is struggling to cope with the aftermath of her husband's infidelity while Bailey is trying to deal with her mother's deteriorating health. These personal challenges add an extra layer of complexity to the investigation, as the detectives work to keep their private lives from impeding their professional duties.

"Cradle" is a tense and emotional episode, with its exploration of the complicated relationships between the various characters adding depth to the story. The relentless search for baby Abigail keeps the audience on the edge of their seat as the detectives race against time to find her before it’s too late. Will they be able to locate the missing baby and uncover the truth behind her disappearance? The audience will have to watch and find out.