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Terese and Madison start scouring hotel rooms looking for hidden cameras. Terese is devastated when they discover one, Tim was right. Shes rattled This could cost her everything. She immediately goes after Paul, believing hes responsible. But Paul is adamant it wasnt him. Terese backs down and orders a full sweep of the hotel.

When Amy realises the hotel camera footage may contain answers that will back up Xanthes story about Cooper, she contacts Ryan in an effort to find out if there is still a copy of the footage. Not only does Amy learn Ryan set her up with Greg, she also gets confirmation he has kept a copy of the footage on a hard drive and is planning to extort more money from Terese in due course.

After an interview with Cooper, Mark arrives at the Cannings with an update. The attack on Cooper occurred fifteen minutes earlier than originally reported making Gary a suspect again. Furthermore, Coopers parents have taken out a personal safety intervention order against him. Garys not to contact or communicate with Cooper by any means.

Reluctantly leaving Paiges side to take confession, Jacks spider senses pique when he hears a man crying and then abruptly leave without revealing his identity. Jack races to protect Paige from the unknown menace but when shes not at her usual training haunts, he panics.

Jack is horrified on realising that the stalker isnt targeting Paige hes coming after Steph. Church law forbids Jack from speaking up. Believing Steph is safe with Mark for the afternoon and about to head off to a footy match with Toadie and Sonya, Jack asks an older priest for permission to alert Steph and the police.

Jack and Steph race after the mystery stalker, but he manages to get away without them catching a real look at him. Steph demands an explanation for whats going on, but to her and Marks frustration, Jack is bound by the confidentiality of the confessional seal.

Piper gets her official mark for the film project and it confirms she scored less than Ben on the same assignment. Brads concerned about the sudden drop in marks and Piper tries to explain that Elly has a grudge against her and is deliberately marking her down.

Brad and Ned are staggered when they learn from Susan that Piper has made a formal complaint against Elly for unfair treatment. Piper rationally explains she had no choice as Brad has a conflict of interest. Elly is anxious when she hears of the investigation.

Paige is stoked when Aaron lands her a professional boxing opponent Angelina Jackson. A worried Lauren queries why Angelina would want to fight someone as inexperienced as Paige, but Tyler and Aaron maintain shes probably excited by the paycheck and the prospect of fighting someone new. Besides, Paige is super fit and sure to give this woman a run for her money.

When Mark is rushed into hospital, Karl fears Aris knife has punctured his lung. As his worried loved ones keep vigil, Karl informs them the knife has indeed punctured Marks lung and air is escaping into his chest cavity, pressing against his heart and threatening a heart attack.

Freaked out following her confrontation with Angelina, Paige tells Aaron shes decided to pull out of the fight. Both Aaron and Tyler are relieved, although once Paige leaves, Tyler reminds his brother this means hell be up for Angelinas twelve thousand dollar fee. Aaron knows he might have to give up his share of the house.

Xanthes devastated after seeing Ben and Madison go into Bens bedroom. Convinced they are now Erinsboroughs new hottest couple, she mournfully reveals all to Sheila, who decides to reap revenge on behalf of her heartbroken granddaughter. What she doesnt realise is that Ben with Madisons help is preparing to serenade Xanthe at the Lassiters pigeon race ceremony.

On the morning of the Lassiters pigeon race, Piper is devastated to discover that Clementine has eaten two of the three pigeons Karls and Toadies with only Garys surviving. Terese guesses that Paul did it and vows to make the race day a success. Karl is upset about the loss of his investment but Toadie is more easygoing.

Though she tries to run, Steph is captured by the fanatical and unbalanced Ari, who has brought his snakes to the Brennan house. He ties Steph up and proceeds to set the scene in a desire to ritualistically take care of unfinished business with her. He is determined to avenge the wrongs done to Belinda - his great love - and believes that snakes only bite those who are evil.

Its the night before Paiges first professional boxing match, and shes devastated to learn her parents wont be coming along to watch the event. Lauren and Brad assure Paige explain that they cant bring themselves to watch her potentially getting hurt. Its a blow to Paige, but when Jack offers his sympathy, she pushes him away, knowing he disapproves of the fight as well.

Paige struggles in her first pro fight, but the support of Brad and Tyler helps her rally and she lands a lucky blow that knocks her opponent, Angelina, out cold. At first Paige is triumphant, but when it becomes clear that Angelina may be seriously injured, guilt sets in. She refuses to leave the hospital until Karl can tell her whats going on, but the news isnt good.

Paige reels in the wake of Angelinas prognosis. Jack finds her at her thinking place the bus stop and offers his support. She decides to go and visit Angelina at the hospital, talk to her, like she did to him when he was in a coma. But at the hospital, Paige is confronted when Angelinas mum unleashes her grief, blaming Paige for Angelinas predicament.

Amy returns from visiting Nene, determined to face Kyle. Protective Paul tells her she doesnt owe him anything but Amy insists shes doing it for herself she refuses to be a coward. She struggles to engage with Kyle, but when he opens up to her about the problems hes having with Georgia, Amys interest is piqued.

Upset after Neds vitriolic outburst at the trivia event, Elly wonders if their relationship is doomed. Meanwhile, Lauren sees a freaked out Ned outside the Waterhole. When she approaches him he shakes her off. He returns later to apologise and Lauren presses him to tell her whats going on. Finally, after weeks of secrecy, Ned finds himself unburdening.

Susan cautions Sonya about her plans to help Mark and Steph out. Toadie is left reeling by Sonya’s thoughts, feeling blindsided, and Sonya wonders what this will mean for their marriage. Will Toadie take on her idea – or reject it out of hand?

Toadie dwells on Sonya’s proposal, tracking down Karl to get his perspective. Karl encourages Toadie to see it as an act of love on Sonya’s part. After seeing an incredibly upset Steph pining for her child, Toadie meets Sonya to tell her his decision.

Xanthe is flat as Ben and Madison prepare for their trip to the Gold Coast, resigned to her fate. But when Madison suggests Gary is a pretty soft touch and tells Xanthe to give her search for permission another go, Xanthe decides she’s going to the Gold Coast whether the adults like it or not.

Ben and Madison have arrived on the Gold Coast, but Ben can’t help but miss Xanthe – until she unexpectedly shows up to be with him. Xanthe tells Ben she’s ready to go all the way, but the moment is interrupted by another surprise arrival.

Steph tracks down Ned to tell him that she knows he was the one who had an affair with Jacka’s wife Regan, and that it’s only a matter of time before Jacka does too. Ned is terrified, sending him into the arms of Elly.