Susan is relieved when her emergency tracheotomy on Lou works but her joy is tempered by the realisation that he still needs medical aid, but can't get out from under the fallen beam. Luckily, a passing Nate comes to their aid. But while Lou's prognosis is good, Susan's left reeling, in a state of shock. Elsewhere, Kyle is discovered trapped in a damaged portable toilet.

The fall out from the kiss between Brad and Lauren hits the Willis and Turner families in different ways. Matt throws himself into his work, and uses the storm clean-up as an excuse to stay the night at the police station. Lauren offers an olive branch in the shape of food, but Matt is not ready to accept any repentance from Lauren. Lauren fears her marriage might be crumbling around her.