Karl and Susan are rattled to learn that Ben has run away. It's quickly revealed that Piper has gone on the run with him. Lauren kicks herself for not raising the alarm, and is confronted by the depth of Brad and Terese's bond as they come together in the quest to find Piper. A further blow, when Brad announces that he's moving back home while Terese recovers from her burns.

Aaron goes into investigation mode after learning that Paul received a dead rat at the penthouse. Upon learning that Sheila was the person who took the mail up to Paul's apartment he confronts her. Sheila is insulted he'd think it was her, but she did see the culprit and is able to point him out to Aaron.