The rumour mill switches to overdrive when Jared catches Matt and Scott in bed together - but, through the day, Matt has a sad reunion with an ex-girlfriend, while Rebecca decides to save Scott's reputation. Mitch is thrown into emotional chaos by the return of Kane Sharpe, a streetkid - and his tragic demise makes Mitch reconsider his professional future. The hospital's Respite Care Ward has closed, much to Nelson's frustration. He soon discovers that Ward 17 is being unfairly treated, but Von has a different point of view when she nurses a woman who has suffered through lack of support.