Still privately freaked out over what Rhiannon said about him making a great dad to Jackson, Mason distances himself from her. Rhiannon notices and, confronted, Mason admits he's worried things might be moving too fast. Reading this as rejection, Rhiannon backs off, covering her disappointment. Mason instantly regrets his decision and, after encouragement from Kate.

Terese fumes as Paul plays man-of-the-people at the Erinsborough Hospital Fun Run, all the while maintaining she's to blame for the new paid parking plan. Terese hopes at least her friends will be understanding, but when Lauren learns Terese now can't afford to scrap the plan, she's upset. Paul's sincere act in front of the public continues, as he charmingly promotes Georgia's charity single.