Bea and Ned investigate Cassius, suspecting hes been watching Piper for months. Gary meets Nance Sluggett, Jeremys mother, who takes pity on him and agrees to keep Jeremy off his back. Cassius is about to flee the country when he sees Piper and urges her to come away with him.

Piper goes off to face Cassius, unaware of his connection to Hamish, and her family and friends race to find her. Meanwhile, Pierce Greyson arrives in Erinsborough and Chloe is challenged by his presence. Leo is tasked with looking after Pierce, leaving Paul to be Tereses pillar of strength.