Nick and Tess's relationship, or at least what remains of it, is further tested when she discovers that Nick and Alex have started an intensive farming operation and have dammed off the creek. Alex encourages Nick to sort things out with Tess but his eventual attempt at offering an olive branch only makes things worse, pushing Tess to implement Stevie's explosive plan for revenge. Meg is upset that Terry is focusing all his attention on the garage, ignoring house and home - and Meg. Jodi and Stevie continue to clash, but a tragedy helps to bring the two closer.