Xanthes warnings are unable to stop Gary from rekindling his relationship with Brooke, and as Brookes influence continues to spread, Xanthe is forced to turn to someone outside Erinsborough in order to save her father.

Elly is torn when she receives a text out of the blue from her ex Derek, wanting to catch up. Hopeful, she gives Derek a chance and he proceeds to say all the right things, leading Elly to make him an offer.