When Mark is rushed into hospital, Karl fears Aris knife has punctured his lung. As his worried loved ones keep vigil, Karl informs them the knife has indeed punctured Marks lung and air is escaping into his chest cavity, pressing against his heart and threatening a heart attack.

Xanthes devastated after seeing Ben and Madison go into Bens bedroom. Convinced they are now Erinsboroughs new hottest couple, she mournfully reveals all to Sheila, who decides to reap revenge on behalf of her heartbroken granddaughter. What she doesnt realise is that Ben with Madisons help is preparing to serenade Xanthe at the Lassiters pigeon race ceremony.