Elle tells Paul of her concerns about Nick and Laura’s honesty and is outraged when he continues to give Laura the benefit of the doubt, his need for redemption over-riding all else. Much to Elle’s shock Paul invites Laura and Nick into their home, intending to suss out how much coercion Nick is exerting on Laura.With her conscience getting the better of her, Laura wants to put a stop to their ruse but Nick is more determined than ever to extort money, especially when he learns about Oliver’s wealthy connections…. Having fought fatigue all day, Susan is annoyed when she discovers the family have left to go to Rachel’s Advanced Literature orientation meeting without her. Flustered, she races from the house. Driving to catch up with her family, Susan falls asleep at the wheel for a few vital seconds and her vehicle careers into one of her neighbours…. Stung by Steve’s silent treatment, Bridget is desperate to mend her relationship with her parents and promises not to see Declan again.However, Miranda discovers a text message from Declan on Bridget’s phone and mother and daughter end up having a huge falling out. Responding to Declan’s pleas, Bridget finally relents and agrees to see him. Despite her feelings for him she tells him they mustn’t see each other again. Declan is hurt and angry that Bridget has chosen her relationship with her family over him. Their discussion escalates into an argument, Declan says some harsh words and Bridget flees their meeting. Blinded by tears, Bridget unwittingly puts herself in the path of a car driven by Susan as it careers out of control….


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