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.

After a fantastic evening at the charity auction, Vanessa plays down the romance of the night to a concerned Lucas, but is clearly looking forward to spending more time with Rhys on their date. Scared shes setting herself up for hurt, Lucas attempts to warn Vanessa that Rhys cant be trusted, but she dismisses him.