jackie believes her brother is innocent, but aware of the hostility towards him in the square, she initially refrains from revealing her connection to him. she takes a job as a waitress at giuseppe's italian restaurant, owned by the di marco family. in between shifts, jackie starts questioning the residents of walford about steve, hoping to find something that will exonerate him. when gianni di marco (marc bannerman) discovers a prison visiting order in jackie's belongings, he reveals her true identity, infuriating the locals. during steve's trial, jackie realises that steve is lying about murdering saskia. she is furious but still gives tearful and moving testimony that undoubtedly sways the jury in steve's favour and probably buys his freedom. steve is found not guilty, whilst matthew rose (joe absolom), whom steve has framed, is found guilty of manslaughter and is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit.