Following Paul's very public meltdown at the art exhibition, Terese blames Karl for putting pressure on Paul after his complaint to the council. But Karl surprises her when he maintains that the issue of the mayoral position is no longer his focus – he's genuinely worried about Paul's mental health. Meanwhile, Daniel feels overwhelmed when a dishevelled Paul breaks down.

It's Brad's first day teaching at Erinsborough High, and despite putting on a happy face for Terese, he's not looking forward to it. Things get off to a poor start when Paige gives a blunt appraisal of Brad's unlikeliness as a teacher, which agitates Brad into justifying himself. Lauren encourages Brad to make the most of his less-than-ideal situation, so Brad attempts to hit the ground running.