Mark is not convinced of Steph's alibi for the night of the Fitzgerald Motors fire. He questions her about it and points out that she was supposed to check in at the station every time she had a pass out. Steph claims that she was walking alone that night, but Mark doubts her story. He holds her on a technicality and demands proof of her whereabouts.

Daniel discovers Paul has bought up key properties surrounding Erinsborough High and intends to create an up market housing estate after the school becomes another Eden Hills Grammar campus. Incensed, Nate wants to expose Paul immediately, but Daniel insists they hold off until he's given him a chance to explain.