Ross Office
Scott makes an excuse for checking Ross diary and Ross buys it. He tells him not to let it go again and orders him back to work.

Courthouse
Paul, Gail and Mike are waiting for the trial to begin. Alongside them are Summers and Regan; the two men who caused Daphne's crash. They are laughing and joking much to the annoyance of Mike. Paul tells him not to worry as they'll change their turn when the sentence is handed down. Gail is worried about giving evidence but Paul assures her she will be fine. Des arrives and expects the verdict to have been delivered already. He spots Summers and Regan and steps forward to confront them. Mike and Paul hold him back and Des stares angrily at them.

Clarkes
Helen comes to see Sally. They talk about Eileen and feel she is making progress as she has been complaining to Sally on the telephone! Helen says when Eileen does return home they should get some professional help for Des and Jamie.

Courthouse
Paul tells Des to go back to work but Des says he can't concentrate until Summers and Regan are behind bars. As he leaves the case is called to court. As Summers and Regan walk to the courtroom Mike once again tries to swing for them but Paul holds him back. Regan approaches Gail and tells her in a threatening way that a good sort like her wouldn't want to say too much in court if she wants to stay pretty. He reaches out and touches her face leading Paul to push his arm away. He warns him not threaten his wife and Regan walks away.

Clarkes
Sally is praising Helens artwork and wishes she had a talent. Helen tells her she had a letter from Frank today explaining how happy and peaceful he is now he's back in the countryside. Helen says two people should be able to work through a relationship if they can compromise. She explains that Des and Daphne were poles apart and yet they were very happy. Des arrives home and is very subdued. He tells them he went to the courthouse and says he just wants to know the outcome of the trial.

Waterhole
Des arrives for a drink and Henry asks him how the case went. Des says he hasn't heard yet. Henry thinks he'd be better off at work but Des says he can't concentrate. Des sits alone and we see flashbacks of Daphne's death.

Courthouse
Regan and Summers are shaking their lawyers hand and thanking him. Mike, Paul and Gail emerge from the courtroom and witness their celebrations. Mike is furious and runs for them but Paul holds him back once more. Gail intervenes and tells Paul and Mike she just wants to go home.

Ross' Office
Ross wants Scott to make some deliveries. Scott apologies for looking in the diary but Ross says its fine. When Scott goes outside he opens one of the packages to find a wad of cash.

Waterhole
Henry tells Des that it doesn't matter whether Summers and Regan get a few months or a few years, it will give them time to think about what they've done. He assures Des they will be sorry one day. Des comments that it won't bring back Daphne back but agrees that having them behind bars will bring some sense of justice.

Ramsays
Scott tells Helen about Jeff and Helen suspects it's just a case of sour grapes. However Scott tells her Jeff had seen proof in the diary but just couldn't acquire evidence. Scott explains that he tried to look in his dairy but was caught by Ross. Helen assures Scott that if Ross were crook then Jim would know about it.

Robinsons
Henry drops by and asks Todd to pass a message to Jim; he can't do his lawns as without Scott he's on a tight schedule. Todd asks if he can help out as he could do with some pocket money. Henry says that's a good idea but asks Todd check with Jim first.

Clarkes
Mike and Sally are in silence. Des arrives home and asks what the verdict was. Mike tells him how their lawyer made out Regan and Summers were totally innocent and fabricated a story. Des is shocked that the magistrates believed them over and Gail and is crushed when Mike reveals the driver Summers lost his license for 12 months and a fine of $500 whilst Regan got off scott free. Sally tells Des he has to think of the future now - he's all Jamie has got.

Paul and Gails
Paul assures Gail that she did her best but she is feeling guilty. She can't see how Summers and Regan got off so freely whilst they are left to deal with the pain. Gail wonders how she will face Des after this but Paul promises her Des will be understanding and grateful that she tried.

Clarkes
The mood is still solemn but Sally is pleased when Des takes Jamie for a bath, Mike leaves the house and tells Sally he is going to ram some justice down the throats of Regan and Summers.