Edmund realises that Soebatskloof has bigger problems than what he imagined. Junior and Octavia have a huge falling out – and she makes a decision that has a bigger affect on Junior than what he would like to acknowledge. At long last the matric farewell is taking place, and everyone on Soebatskloof is excited for the matriculants and their partners to celebrate this big night. Veronique discovers something about Elroy, and decides to confront him about it – but, unfortunately, they are not alone during their standoff.

The partygoers are blissfully unaware of the dark cloud forming over Soebatskloof - until they hear the sirens. Veronique does what any mother would do: she takes charge of CJ’s future – she needs to find out if any words were spoken that could contradict her plan. Spook arrests the guilty party, while everyone else from Soebatskloof congregates at the hospital to hear the latest developments.

CJ has nightmares, and he struggles to make peace with his actions and his conscience. Jason thinks something is wrong with CJ. Hermien and Octavia are trying to call each other out on who is really there for Junior, while Junior’s attention needs to be refocused during his therapy. There is good and bad news from the hospital, and everyone is holding thumbs for the best outcome. Elroy’s loyalty is clearly not with Veronique, and Veronique has to dig deep to find words of encouragement that will inspire CJ…

A waterpipe bursts and Soebatskloof also now has to deal with a water crisis on top of the ongoing power outage. CJ doesn’t want to be friends with Jason anymore - and then does the unthinkable. Junior is deeply disappointed in Octavia, and makes a decision regarding her place in his life. Veronique introduces Edmund to a potential investor: Anton Havenga.

The news from the hospital touches every inhabitant of Soebatskloof. Hermien finds Junior on the floor and Joey comes to the rescue – and later on Tjoppie hears what is really going on. Edmund eventually meets Anton, and is less stressed when it seems that Anton and Senior knew each other. CJ has a panic attack when Mercy’s phone starts to ring.

The people of Soebatskloof are struggling to make peace with what has happened: Phillip, Jason, and Armand struggle the most. CJ’s guilty feelings unsettle Veronique and Tjoppie. Edmund is stressed when he can’t get hold of Anton. Debbie-Lee has to defend Elroy’s strange behavior. Veronique and Anton’s relationship sours because of his advice on how to deal with Edmund.

It is time to say goodbye during the memorial service, but CJ refuses to go. Junior is starting to rely on Hermien for support - a lot. Hermien speaks to Shireen about Junior, and they both agree on what they think Junior needs. Jason makes his heartfelt words count, while Elroy has prepared a beautiful story on why he will be absent from the memorial service.

The focus drastically centres on Tjoppie in the aftermath of CJ’s words. A visibly livid Tjoppie wants to right all the wrongs, and confronts Veronique. Debbie-Lee is very concerned about Tjoppie when he cries in her arms before he leaves for the police station. Tjoppie wants to speak to Bismarck, and CJ wants to say ‘bon voyage’ to his life on Soebatskloof.

Veronique and CJ are extremely worried that Tjoppie might do something foolish after he finds out the complete truth regarding Mercy - and CJ makes a decision about what he should do next in life.

Tjoppie tries his best to get through to CJ and is shocked to realize that there are a lot of things that have been hidden from him. Anton ensures that he starts entrenching himself into Edmund’s life. Sandy wants to have a serious talk with Elroy - and she has a plan to ensure that Debbie-Lee doesn’t have to make a choice between her relationship and her family. Veronique forms an idea on how to keep Elroy under her spell when she sees something that she shouldn’t.

Phillip and Allison’s first meeting is a bit uncomfortable. Edmund receives a message that doesn’t make sense to him. Junior might not be ready for the road ahead, and Sandy and Joey are very concerned about Debbie-Lee’s relationship. Veronique gives her henchman a deadly task, and Debbie-Lee is not a fan of cheap perfume.

Debbie-Lee wants to keep the previous night’s incident to Captain Spook. CJ’s guilt takes center stage - and leads him to want more than just a tipple. Veronique receives an unexpected guest. Allistair’s idea gets Edmund very excited - and Edmund thinks they have to involve Hermien. Dewald starts to woo Sandy again.

Tjoppie’s plan to help CJ involves letters. Debbie-Lee makes a shocking discovery regarding Elroy after she opens her heart completely to him. Allison officially begins to work as Junior’s caretaker. Dewald turns on the charm to get another date with Sandy. Veronique convinces Edmund to have her take a look at the farm’s books.

Edmund is very impressed with Veronique’s plan - so much so that he promises to talk to Dewald and Rijk about getting her access to the farm’s accounts. Veronique is shocked by Allistair’s new plan, as it involves Hermien. CJ and Tjoppie return to Soebatskloof. Debbie-Lee makes a decision regarding Elroy after she has spoken to Shireen.

Kietie’s antics take Dewald and Sandy to the hospital, and it is very clear that Kittie will do anything to ensure she is the only woman in Dewald’s life. An unknown person asks questions about Mercy - and Jason and Marco are shocked when they find out who it is. Edmund’s trust in Anton is wavering, and he words it to Shireen. Allison asks the family to reach out to Junior.

Marco thinks Grace is asking too many questions. Dewald asks Sandy a big question - and then Sandy meets Fransie for the first time. Edmund discusses his concerns regarding Anton with Dewald, and Dewald promises to do his homework on Anton Havenga. Veronique is not happy about Allison moving closer to Junior, and she observes how Anton is making an impression on Hermien.

Grace meets Phillip - and hears the finer details of Mercy’s accident. Hermien and Anton’s bond grows stronger, despite Rijk trying to warn her against the man. Dewald gets it from Fransie, while Joey also has a lot to say about Sandy’s love life. Allistair asks Elroy for an ‘accident’.

An accident is the least of Dewald’s concerns when Fransie and Kittie decide to form an alliance to curb his happiness. Napoleon distrusts Grace - and then more people find out who she really is. Joey clears the air with Dewald. Anton burrows his way deeper into the Marais family. Octavia is urgently looking for Dr Pienaar.

Allistair is furious with Veronique for what she did. Armand warns Grace against CJ, but it has the opposite effect consequently. After Hermien finds Junior on the floor again, she begs Allison to care for him full-time. Joey and Debbie-Lee insist that Grace stays with them.

Hermien and Anton share an intimate moment. Veronique gets her henchman to help her outsmart Allistair - and she starts by hiding her injuries. Allison brings out the best in Junior, while Grace stands in for the cleaners at the Marais-house - and it is very clear that she and CJ don’t see eye to eye. Sandy does her best to get to know Fransie a bit better.

The Marais household is a hotbed of schemes and deception. Rijk is resolute in his mission to expose Anton’s true nature - but then gets confronted. Veronique’s plan to discredit Anton backfires spectacularly. CJ continues to ignore Grace. There is tension between Allison and Junior. Dewald attempts to justify his daughter and ex-wife’s erratic behavior to Sandy, but to no avail. Octavia asks Dr Pienaar for a session with her and Junior together.

Kietie and Fransie’s dinner plans with Sandy and Dewald is another disaster - and this time Sandy is blamed for an injury. Veronique and her family are hugely upset when Marco lands up in the hospital. Grace hears Mercy’s voice for the first time, and CJ is shocked when Grace reveals her true identity to him. Hermien and Allison are taken aback when Junior is summoned to Dr Pienaar’s practice.

Junior doesn’t understand how Hermien could not have known about Octavia’s phobia. Veronique tries to make peace with Allistair and tells him that she is done playing her games. Sandy decides to put Fransie in her place, and Dewald supports her - but Kittie has had enough of this whole business. CJ sees Grace in a completely different light after he reads what she wrote in her notebook. Junior receives news regarding his battle with cancer.

Veronique tries to find Patricia, in the hopes that she will be able to help her deal with Allistair. Hermien is looking forward to the auction, and Junior is looking to the past for answers: he wants to find out what happened in the tie that Octavia left the farm. CJ tells Grace almost everything regarding Mercy’s last few hours, while Joey warns Grace about CJ. Dewald is not going to dance to Kittie’s drum, but then Sandy has an idea that sounds really good to him.

Emotions run high when Bismarck hears what his future looks like. Edmund informs Dewald and Rijk of another suspicious transaction that makes him wonder what is going on. CJ teaches Grace to ride a bike, but Grace doesn’t trust CJ’s words or deeds. Veronique is starting to lose hope since she can’t find Patricia. Dewald asks Sandy to take their relationship to another level.