Toadies not happy when Sonyas long lost uncle Walter appears, wanting to see Sonya. Toadie suspects hes been on a bender, and wants him gone before Sonya gets home from her conference. While Walters off getting cleaned up, Steph demands to know whats going on. Toadie fills her in.

As preparations continue for Xanthes sixteenth birthday party, tensions rise among the group of friends. Bens jealousy towards Angus buying Xanthe a gift is causing friction, but Xanthe tries to ease his worries by assuring him that she appreciated the gift from him and the Kennedys.