Alex is feeling frustrated. When he and Nick returned from Wilgul after Harry's heart attack it was on the understanding that they would be there to help Harry run the place. Alex is under no illusions. Because of his blood ties to their father, Nick is obviously the favoured son. At a family lunch, when Harry confronts Alex about not following his orders Alex decides that enough is enough. Meanwhile, Alex approaches Jodi with a deal. If she agrees to parade his new bull at the Gungellan Agricultural Show, Drovers will get a free service. Jodi is rapt. Getting experience working the show circuit is something she has dreamed of. Meg is running against Harry in the upcoming local elections and one of her main platforms is upgrading the train service to the area. But what Meg fails to realise is how much the upgrading of rail freight capacity may affect the road transport industry and its supporting businesses, like Terry's truck stop.