Laura’s shame at lying to Paul and Rebecca gets too much, and Nick has to push hard to make her try one last ploy for “justice” – asking Paul for a big pay out. When Paul cries poor, Laura thinks he’s been lying all along and his apparent remorseful deeds are mere platitudes. Furious, she steals his bankcard to prove him false. But when Paul’s accounts turn up empty, lost Laura breaks down and calls the whole plan off, declaring that it is she, and not Paul, who bears the most guilt for Gus’s lonely death. Nick can’t stand to see his beloved slip back into her destructive, guilt-ridden grief, and vows that he will make Paul pay for a fresh start for her – somehow.Ringo’s confession sees him crushed by the fallout from furious Frazer who wants to send him back to their parents. But Rosie convinces him not to abandon his younger brother. Ringo stoically accepts his punishment of suspension but hits the roof at the threat of Frazer preventing him from competing in the marathon. Feeling more and more as if he can control nothing in his life, Ringo is offered a lifeline from loyal Rachel. Having acknowledged to Susan that she simply can’t stop loving him, Rachel’s presence sees Ringo give in and kiss her once more – but are these two getting back together in the best or the worst way possible?Harold and Lou find themselves intrigued by Valda’s new on-line business selling plus-size lingerie but for different reasons. Harold has long been a sucker for the frilly stuff, but Lou simply can’t resist learning about new ways to make a buck. And despite the pain, he can’t resist sparring with his old pal Valda either!Elle finds herself in the middle of a macho stoush when Oliver and Riley come to blows over how they think she should be treated. Questioning Riley’s overprotective streak, Elle has to wonder if he’s letting jealousy override their ‘friends only’ pact. Riley assures her he only wants to be her mate – but privately it’s clear that he wants more from Elle.


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