As far as plots go, it could be a lot worse -- new guy gets accused of something just because he's new and a little weird, real criminal ineptly says too much to someone who could be persuaded to be honest if given a good reason. Aidan doesn't know that, though, he just knows that probable motive he overheard.

About all he can do when Jadzia knocks out his captor and frees him is give her an awkward smile. "Thanks. I managed to hear that the barn's owner needs a lot of money in a hurry and the insurance from the fire's going to be a big help."