Dr. Vinton reveals that Susan's TIA diagnosis may have been premature. While Susan is relieved that her tests were clear, Karl is concerned that this means her symptoms may be indicative of something far more serious. Susan prepares herself for more tests and they break the news to Libby, Rachel and Zeke. Although they try to be as clear, calm and reassuring as possible, the uncertainty of Susan's situation makes them all nervous. Susan herself insists she wants to go back to work but her attempt at normal life is cut short when she displays more harrowing symptoms of her mysterious illness. Losing sensation in her hands, she burns herself badly on a hot casserole dish. Still fearful that Susan and Karl are keeping the truth about the seriousness of her condition from him, Zeke acts out. Harassed by bullies on the swim team, his anger rises and he starts a fight. Daniel doles out the appropriate punishment but his refusal to dob on Justin wins him the unexpected respect of bad girls Taylah and Jessica. Rachel confronts Ringo about the picture of him and Jessica kissing. Ringo assures Rachel that it wasn't how it looked and promises to talk to Jessica himself. Jessica expertly shifts the blame and wins Ringo's sympathy, all the while taking every opportunity to wind Rachel up. Eventually Rachel can't take anymore and tells Ringo that their relationship just isn't worth all of the heartache. Ringo is devastated but as Rachel walks away from the conversation she bumps into a handsome stranger. Could she be moving on quicker than she thought?Libby continues to remain evasive about Darren's expected time of arrival in Erinsborough. Best friend Steph can see straight through her pal's façade and tells Toadie that she thinks something weird is going on.

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