Sonya encourages Brennan to host a housewarming party, and he finds himself reluctantly going along with it. Meanwhile Paige is alarmed when Ethan encourages the idea. She's worried about him being seen by Brad, but Ethan assures her he'll stay under the radar, and that looking out for Paige is his first priority. Paige knows that's not the only reason he's keen on sticking around.

Terese is having a day from hell. She's reeling from the news that Imogen wagged school and has been stripped of her school captaincy as a result – and all due to a friend of Paige's. She also has to juggle her usual Lassiters duties, plus handle Paul's mayoral tasks while he remains deeply depressed. Sheila remarks that Terese has Paul's ear and Terese is surprised to learn just how much.