Worried that Karl may get a higher bid than him at the bachelor auction, Rhys invites Vanessa along, and is pleased when she suggests shell bid on his behalf. As they prepare for the night out, Rhyss feelings for Vanessa grow. However, when Lucas sees Vanessa bidding a huge amount of money on Rhys, hes seriously suspicious about whats going on.

Confused by Vanessas abrupt change of heart, Rhys confronts Lucas, suspecting he warned her off him. When Lucas admits he did but explains Vanessa didnt heed his advice, Rhys returns to Vanessa and learns that she rejected him because she saw him aggressively confront Susan.