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.

Though she tries to run, Steph is captured by the fanatical and unbalanced Ari, who has brought his snakes to the Brennan house. He ties Steph up and proceeds to set the scene in a desire to ritualistically take care of unfinished business with her. He is determined to avenge the wrongs done to Belinda - his great love - and believes that snakes only bite those who are evil.