When Richard applies for a job at Declan's new school, Erinsborough High, Paul calls upon Toadie to stop Richard's harassment. Unfortunately, the law can't help: not only is there no reason to issue an Intervention Order against Richard but Rebecca's case against him is being dropped due to lack of evidence. Until Richard slips up, nothing can be done. Seeing Rebecca's despair, Paul publicly goads Richard to get him to lose control. But things go badly when Richard not only keeps his cool but manages to trigger a chilling flashback for Paul.Ollie makes Carmella a dream offer: he wants to buy a house for her and their baby. Carmella's initial glee fades when she remembers this is not a normal situation - she insists she can support herself. Keen for her not to read this as a romantic sign, Ollie clarifies: it's just an investment property. Carmella accepts but decides to hide it from Rosie for now.While Adam dreads facing the panel who will decide if he has a future as a copper, Pepper dreads having a routine pap smear test that she's managed to avoid for years. With Rosie and Carmella along for support, Pepper soon discovers that the test isn't as bad as she'd feared. Unfortunately, Adam's test doesn't go so well when the panel demand to know if he only wants to become a copper to stay in Australia with Pepper.Declan's first day at school brings him into conflict with Bridget who forces him to be honest about himself to the class. But when Declan tells the truth about his tough life, Bridget feels bad for badgering him. But Declan doesn't want her pity and Bridget's left feeling she's blown it with him.

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