With the first day as the new owner of Harold's Store under way, Lauren is thrown when she and Vanessa discover there's no power in the kitchen. Lauren is rocked when the full extent of the damage is revealed – the kitchen will need to be rewired. Too devastated to tell Matt, Vanessa steps in and loans her the money for the repairs. When Lucas lets slip to Matt about the problem.

Sonya is rattled to learn that Walter, a new man in town, is in fact her Uncle. Having believed for years that all her blood relatives are dead, it's a lot to get used to. But as Walter shares stories and photos of Sonya's childhood, strong, long-forgotten memories are evoked and Sonya is delighted. Toadie urges caution, reminding Sonya that Walter is still a stranger.