Pauls furious about the stunt Sophie pulled but when he realises shes been destablised by Kates unexplained departure, his anger turns to concern. He appeals to Priya for leniency and she concedes she may be swayed if Sophie demonstrates remorse with a public apology.

Pauls caught off guard when Roz from the DHS arrives, looking for Kate to discuss Sophies expulsion. Enquiring whether Paul knows where Kate is, on the spot, Paul insists that Kates merely on holiday and that Sophies staying with him while Kates away. But when Roz arranges an interview with Sophie, Sophie refuses to lie, or do anything, to cover for Kate.