The episode begins with John Brewster, a university student, discovering his father's body after dying from exhaust fumes in the family car. It appears that Dr Matthew Brewster committed suicide until the coroner discovers injuries that suggest the victim was restrained.
Suspician immediately falls on Michael Steppings (played by Brian Cox) whose daughter suffered major brain damage while under the care of the victim. Avril Steppings now depends on life support and is in a coma.
Fortunately a witness comes forward to give Steppings an alibi and, much to Morse's surprise, John Brewster confesses to the murder of his father. But not all is as it seems.
This is a typical episode of Morse with fine acting and an excellent story line from the master - Colin Dexter. Brian Cox shows us flashes of brilliance in a career that went on to include Braveheart and the Bourne franchise. In the end it is the relationship between Lewis and Morse that steals the show.
Suspician immediately falls on Michael Steppings (played by Brian Cox) whose daughter suffered major brain damage while under the care of the victim. Avril Steppings now depends on life support and is in a coma.
Fortunately a witness comes forward to give Steppings an alibi and, much to Morse's surprise, John Brewster confesses to the murder of his father. But not all is as it seems.
This is a typical episode of Morse with fine acting and an excellent story line from the master - Colin Dexter. Brian Cox shows us flashes of brilliance in a career that went on to include Braveheart and the Bourne franchise. In the end it is the relationship between Lewis and Morse that steals the show.