Harries is reminded of his mother when he meets a group of children from war-torn Ukraine. Jack and Azza race to the aid of a young surfer on the beach who insists he hasn't even been in the water.

New Year's Day arrives and Harrison is on alert as thousands descend on Bondi Beach for the 1st sunrise of the year. Harries is alerted to a baby not breathing, in the biggest challenge of his career.