Bridgette demands that Ian tears up the contract giving him power of attorney over her mother’s shares, or she will tell Mrs J the truth about the neurologist who misdiagnosed her.

Jerome and Carmen try to work out where they stand with each other. Stefan and Michelle dream about their baby while Nicci realises hom much she cares for Tim. Chris tries to explain to Rita that he and Lee-Ann are merely friends.

Carmen meets the Octobers and Ian immediately takes a liking to her. Stefan is worried about Michelle, while Chris has to choose between Rita’s mental health and Lee-Ann’s friendship. Mrs J decides to whom she is going to assign the power of attorney over her shares in Suidooster.

Bridgette puts her foot down about Jerome’s relationship with Carmen, and gets more involved in the centre’s business affairs.

Chris and Tim do their best to ensure that Rita takes her medicine, but she conjures up new lies to avoid taking it.

Chris discovers Rita missed her doctor’s appointment and blames Tim for it. Michelle has another bout of cramps, while Bianca finds out that Carmen and Jerome are married. The charming Harry Galant meets Lee-Ann and Bridgette.

Ian and Bridgette are furious with Jerome and insist that he has the marriage annulled. The Samsodiens are shocked when they find out what happened to Debbie. Harry has a meeting with the Jacobs sisters, while Nicole and Tim have a serious discussion about the future of their relationship.

Michelle blames herself for the miscarriage and AB wants to win Mymoena back, but isn’t sure how to go about it. Rita’s mental health detriorates, forcing Chris to consider other arrangements. Another incident at the centre complicates matters for Lee-Ann when she gets a journalist to write an article about Suidooster.

Lee-Ann and Bridgette need to calm down the tenants when the crime wave spins out of control. Panic sets in when AB can’t get hold of Mymoena after a big highway accident, while Ian has new information that puts Jerome’s relationship with Carmen in jeopardy.

Rita’s disappearance has Chris and Tim in a state of panic, and Nicole does everything she can to help them. Ian and Harry’s scheming regarding crime and safety at the centre gathers momentum. Michelle struggles to process her miscarriage and takes her frustrations out on Stefan.

Bridgette is upset that Nicole is helping Tim look for Rita. Peace has finally returned to the Samsodien household. Carmen has all sorts of plans, and Rhafiek almost tells Nicole how he feels about her. Chris and Tim reach breaking point: there’s still no sign of Rita.

Tim lashes out at Lee-Ann when she arrives at the Du Plooy home to support Chris. AB informs Rhafiek that he invited Bianca and Carmen for dinner and asks for his help. There’s big drama at the deli and someone gets hurt...

Mymoena has a suggestion for Stefan and Michelle concerning her miscarriage and Mrs J decides on the future of the centre after the holdup in the deli.

Chris wants to find out if Ian is behind the crimewave that hit the centre, while Tim tries to reach out to Nicole again.

Stefan berates himself for not having defended himself during the robbery. Rhafiek needs to accept that Nicole has no intention of breaking up with Tim. Rita tries to explain that she knows who is responsible for the crime wave in Suidooster. Both Lee-Ann and Ian take her seriously...

Harry gives Ian until evening to find himself the things he needs to get into the chemist. Rita begs Chris not to send her back to the sanatorium and to rather let her live on the streets. Tim asks Nicci to make him a promise...

Stefan tries his best to lift spirits at home. Carmen’s long-awaited treasure chest finally arrives, and something she finds inside makes her sad. A hostage drama is taking place in the October living room.

The hostage drama in the October household continues. Stefan is excited about his first martial arts class, while Tim is devastated after his phone conversation with Nicci. Chris fears for Ian and his family’s lives and is forced to ask Lee-Ann for help.

The hostage drama at the October home continues and Ian tries to free his family. The Samsodiens are rocked by tragedy. Carmen finds herself in a struggle between the past and the present.

Tim needs advice from Chris regarding an important decision. The Octobers try to move on after their traumatic ordeal. Nicole is still uncomfortable with Shahieda and Rhafiek seeing each other.

Rhafiek tries to find a way to cope with his feelings about Tim and Nicole’s relationship. Fasie wants to reconcile with Mathilda, but finds it difficult to win back her trust. Ian gives Bridgette a gift and makes her a promise... but can she trust him?

AB feels he’s recovered sufficiently from the shooting to return to work, but gradually realises he’s far from ready. Tim is fed up with the way Bridgette meddles in his relationship with Nicole, while Jerome has new hope that he can save his relationship with Carmen.

Lee-Ann struggles with tenants who refuse to renew their leases. Carmen is fired up to move in with Jerome. Tim finally speaks to Bridgette about him and Nicole.

Bridgette sinks the final nail into Tim and Nicole’s coffin. Fasie and Mathilda are making big plans, while Mrs J is yet again putting out fires around her.

Tim informs his father that Ian fired him. The treasure hunt to launch the opening of Carmen’s shop gets going. Meanwhile AB is back at work, but clearly suffering from post-traumatic stress.