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In the gripping episode Parole to Panic, we follow Paul, an ex-convict who has just been released from prison after two long years. Eager to embrace his newfound freedom, he is welcomed by his loving wife, Jenny, who has prepared a car as a coming-home gift. However, the joy of reunion is overshadowed by the grim reality of Paul's past.
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