Chris, still scared of telling his father the truth, lies to Tash about inviting Aidan to his family birthday celebration. But Aidan finds out anyway. He appears at the celebration, but wont stay to let Chris explain.

Failing to engage any interest in his charity bachelor auction, Paul urges Kate to help his cause. Kate enlists Jade and together the friends successfully sell the auction idea to the single men of Erinsborough. Kate feels guilty about harbouring feelings for her friends boyfriend and resolves to move on from Kyle by snaring one of the bachelors.