Forbes Farm
Danny and Scott ask Mrs Forbes why they are digging the hole, what`s it for. She announces it`s a manure pit, and to keep digging.
No 24
Helen asks Maria how things are with Max. It`s over announces Maria, which Helen took to mean the feud and says thank goodness for that . Maria then explains that Helen has misunderstood. It`s over between her and Max.
Outside the Stag party
Des is hiding at the side of the house whilst watching Daphne and party boy outside the front door. Daphnes asks for her $40 fee, but party boy wants extras. Daphnes refuses and demands her cash. Just then Des appears on the scene to save the day and defend the maidens honour. Back at no 28 Daph makes it clear she didn`t want to be rescued. Des cost her $40 and she hasn`t a chance in hell of getting it back. Des apologises and says he was looking out for her, but Daphne says he was spying and guess what, that $40 was her rent money. Des apologises yet again.
Forbes Farm
The boys are asleep in the barn when Mrs Forbes arrives with breakfast. The boys groggily ask her the time, it`s 6am, and it`s time for brekkie as she wants them out working by 7am. Mrs Forbes leaves and Scott asks Danny whats for brekkie. Gruel Danny announces, yum.
No 24
Max and Maria discuss telling Shane about their impending split. Maria insists that if Max is leaving Shane should be told as soon as possible. She gives Max the option to stay if he wishes, making it clear it`s not what she really wants. Max is adamant, he wants a separation, and they will tell Shane, but he knows it won`t be easy.
No 28
Daphne is having breakfast when Des joins her. She`s still sulking and Des offers yet another apology saying he will see party boy and get the money for Daphne. Julie arrives and Daphne leaves the room. Des then confesses his actions of the previous night to Julie, who finds the whole thing quite amusing. She knows the type of work that Daphne does and maybe Des should be careful. He says he`ll see the bloke and get Daphnes money back, but Julie thinks he`s brave as the bloke might hit him. Des looks a little thoughtful.
Forbes Farm
The boys are in the kitchen of the farmhouse with Mrs Forbes and she asks them what they are running away from. Nothing they say, but she doesn`t buy it, she knows they are running from something and she`s not bothered unless they are running from the Police. They say they aren`t running from the law, just an abusive father who knocks them around. When the boys leave to return to work, Mrs Forbes picks up a scrap of paper and dials a number.
No26/Forbes Farm
Jim answers the phone. The woman on the other end asks him if he has a boy called Scott. Yes he does, is he ok. Mrs Forbes assures him he is fine, does he have a boy Danny. Jim asks after Danny too, yes they are both fine according to Mrs Forbes, but they won`t be home yet because they are working on her farm and they`re not finished. She won`t leave her name or where she is, but tells Jim they are fine and not to worry.
No 24
Jim tells Maria of the mysterious call and that the boys are fine. She is relieved and asks Jim if Helen told him about her and Max. He knows they`re having problems. Maria says that in view of what is going on, she is glad Danny is still away and that he doesn`t have to face up to what`s happening at home. She thinks that Max may want to tell Danny why they are splitting up and that Danny will hate her for it.
Forbes Farm
Mrs Forbes asks the boys about their dad. The boys say that he seems nice to everyone else, but it`s a front.
No 24
Paul helps Maria with her groceries, and they chat about the boys. Maria is obviously preoccupied and says she can manage with the rest of her shopping, and thanks Paul.
No 26
Jim is under the sink trying to fix a leak. Paul wonders why they don`t ask Max, but Jim insists he can fix it. Paul isn`t convinced, he thinks it`s still leaking but never mind. He apologises to Jim about his behaviour earlier.
No 24
Max arrives home. Maria tells him that Danny is ok and Max is pleased and obviously relieved. He says he`ll go and collect Danny but Maria explains he can`t, they don`t know where the boys are. She says she wasn`t sure he would care about the news of Danny. Max is furious, of course he cares, he raised the boy, just because of what happened between the pair of them doesn`t mean he doesn`t love Danny.
No 28
Daphne is on the phone to party boy demanding her cash, but to no avail. In walks Des, all cheery, and announces that he had a talk with party boy and he`s got her $40 fee. Daphne laughs and says that`s strange, she just rang him and he flatly refused to pay up. Des fesses up that he didn`t dare see the guy and that the money was his. They make up. Shane arrives and apologises for leaving early the previous night, but he was worried about Danny
Forbes Farm
The boys discuss the hole. Is it big enough?. Yeah they think it is. Mrs Forbes pulls up. She inspects the hole and declares it fine, it`ll do. Can the boys have their money now they ask. Not until they fill it in. They`re lucky the manure is bagged up. She drives away and the boys figure she`s off to the pub. They decide that they might go to the pub and pull a couple of country girls.
No 24
Max and Maria want to talk to Shane. They tell him about their decision to separate and say it`s because they have drifted apart. It`s been happening for a while now, but now the boys are older they feel they can handle it better. Shane can`t believe it, he yellsthat it is the silliest thing he has ever heard. He is stunned...