Lauren is alarmed when Brad talks about his time being up and begs Karl for help, not realising the seriousness of his own crisis of confidence. Despite this, Karl returns from leave to solve Brads case with a new urgency.

When the news of Sonyas surrogacy hits the front page of the West Waratah Star, the whole street reacts. Sonya is convinced this is the doing of Tim Collins hes trying to put pressure on her to resign as Mayor. But that knowledge still doesnt stop Sonya from making a snap decision that may have consequences.