things do not go much better for the newly weds in the following months. matthew is finding it increasingly difficult to put up with junior's presence in his life. the two regularly clash and this in turn causes major animosity between him and carmel. this eventually evokes matthew back into violence and he punches carmel in the face one night during an argument about junior. carmel is left with a heavily bruised face, but yet again a tearful matthew manages to convince her to forgive him. matthew's behaviour continues to alternate from contrite and caring to hot-tempered and violent, for seemingly no reason. nevertheless, carmel remains with him as she believes she can help him combat and contain his rage. despite his despicable behaviour, she still deeply loves him.