In the midst of the storm, Jodi wakes from a devastating nightmare about fleeing from the hitman with Rob. Stevie wakes in the morning, alone and full of remorse while Alex wakes up alone in his ute, heartbroken after he thinks he has seen Stevie in the arms of another man. Fiona is free to leave the hospital and the newly-separated couple endure a tense return to Killarney when Fiona packs her bags. Riley and Jodi find a brumby that escaped during the storm, but it is injured and Riley has no choice but to put it down. The incident uncovers more traumatic memories about Rob for Jodi. Kate is shortlisted for the Young Farmer's Award but struggles to choose a topic for her speech. Dave gives ideas to Patrick who passes them on to Kate who is very impressed with Patrick's efforts and declares him her perfect man. Stevie confronts Alex after learning he missed their rendezvous only due to circumstance but is brutally rejected by Alex after she lies about her whereabouts the previous night. Having broken up with both the women in his life, Alex loses all faith in the existence of love, believing he is completely alone. After her own traumatic day, however, Stevie returns to the undying friendship and support of the girls.