Vicky is held at gunpoint by Robert McNichol when she is called out to the McNichol farm. A phone call from Mrs. McNichol brings Simon out to the farm and he goes off into the bush in search of Vicky. Vicky manages to get away from Robert and is eventually found by Simon. Afterwards, Vicky and Frank choose not to press charges on the condition that Robert, who is schizophrenic, receives proper care. A long day of grape picking at Terence's vineyard culminates with Esme and Cookie announcing their engagement to their friends. Judy Loveday receives a proposal of marriage from Hilton Mercer and resigns after discovering that "Maggot" Sloan will be the hospital's new matron.