Richard is knocked unconscious when Rebecca tries to defend herself. Later in hospital Richard’s condition becomes far more serious and the family discovers he’s been living on borrowed time – he desperately needs a kidney transplant or he will die. Rebecca gives Richard the opportunity to clear his conscience, but he refuses to admit to any wrong-doing. Declan makes an unexpectedly noble offer – he will donate his kidney to save Richard’s life.Pepper is shaken when she’s diagnosed with type 2 cervical dysplasia. She appreciates Adam’s love and support but it’s Karl’s words of reassurance that really help her to cope. She suffers another setback when she realises Sophie is going to be Adam’s police partner – a girl she went to school with.Steph’s first day at council sees her getting her fellow councillors offside. Disillusioned Steph finds an ally in Jackie, who lets Steph know that together they wield more power than Steph could imagine. Susan returns from Brisbane with a new obsession – golf! Karl’s incredulous; especially when it’s quite clear she has no talent for it whatsoever.

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