Determined to clear his name, Toadie discovers that one of the forged emails used by Peter to frame him was sent while he was in a meeting with Paul. Despite the potential alibi, Toadie fears that, if Paul learns about the corruption, hell blow it in the papers.

When Michael struggles with the paper shuffling involved in preparing for the new year as school principal, Emilia reminds him of the free-spirited, inspiring teacher he used to be. Michael needs to get away from the stifling paperwork so he convinces Emilia to come surfing with him, but in a strange twist of fate he ends up giving her a lesson on the front lawn.