Simmone Mackinnon

Claire's relationships are fragmented: She and Becky are barely speaking, and Tess is living in Melbourne. When Peter arrives, unsuspecting, she asks him straight out whether he is married, and on learning that he is, she sends him packing.

Excitement sweeps the area when a powerful ex-local is due to visit Gungellan in the interests of doing big business. When one of his employees arrives to set up in advance, Stevie is stunned to see he is none other than Will Hamilton, her old flame and the father of her daughter Rose.

Jodi has the day planned to the last detail. But her confidence and control are tested when, totally unannounced, Matt suddenly appears. With the trial over, he has journeyed back to the girl who has meant so much to him.

Stevie and Kate let pride get in the way as they both try to prove themselves in preparation for Tess and Nick's return from their honeymoon.