Brennan is doing his best to move on, but when he encounters Paul seemingly without a care in the world, he becomes angry and frustrated and desires revenge. He goes to Matt and pressures him to re-open the Gus Cleary case with the aim of convicting Paul of murder. Matt doesn't feel this is possible without any new evidence but Brennan convinces him to question Paul again nonetheless.

Furious that her parents lied to her, Libby vents to Ben about whether or not they should stay in Erinsborough. Knowing that his mother's enjoyed teaching at the high school, Ben tells her what he thinks she wants to hear, rather than letting her know that he's not enjoying being here. Thinking this means Ben wants to stay, Libby tells her parents she will be remaining in Erinsborough.