Xanthe is flat as Ben and Madison prepare for their trip to the Gold Coast, resigned to her fate. But when Madison suggests Gary is a pretty soft touch and tells Xanthe to give her search for permission another go, Xanthe decides she's going to the Gold Coast whether the adults like it or not.

Steph tracks down Ned to tell him that she knows he was the one who had an affair with Jacka's wife Regan, and that it's only a matter of time before Jacka does too. Ned is terrified, sending him into the arms of Elly.