Taken by surprise by Neds return, Lauren is anxious to make sure he doesnt rock the boat when she and Brad are still out of kilter about the wedding proposal. While Brad is watching sport at Toadies house and being urged to up his game and re-propose properly Lauren hears Neds story about feeling lonely and outcast.

Trapped in the shed by the snake, Xanthe calls out for help, tries to free herself, but it only serves to antagonise the reptile, forcing her to clam up. Afraid for her life, she also knows that every second that ticks by keeps her from her date with Ben. Cut off in the dank, dark place, shes alone.