Refusing to back down, Paul defends his actions when Susan threatens to reveal how far he went to bring down Ajay. However, privately fearing their consequences, Paul offers to right his wrongs by paying for neighbourhood damages. While Susan appreciates his efforts, she challenges him to fix the biggest mess hes made and restore Ajays reputation.

With his role in Tashs party exposed, Paul vents his frustration by firing Summer. Despite the community outrage, Paul tries to stay strong but is rocked when both Andrew and Sophie turn on him as well. Finding hes not only lost community and personal support, but that his advertisers are now also dropping out, Paul resigns as editor to save the paper from going under.