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.

The impact of Brad and Lauren's kiss in Adelaide continues to ripple as Matt struggles to even be around Lauren. Things are equally tense at the Willises', as Terese's trust radar goes into overdrive – she seems to want to know about Brad's every move. When the two couples bump into one another at Lassiters things get very awkward.