Steph is concerned about her baby and thinks she should have some more tests. Serena and Toadie strike a deal for her to buy into Bounce. Paul and Izzy share a kiss…

At number 22, Paul suddenly stops kissing Izzy when she tries to take things further. He apologises and says that it’s all moving a little too quickly. Izzy says that it’s fine and suggests that they just hold each other. She very seriously tells him that they just need to take things one step at a time, before realising what she’s said, and they both burst out laughing.

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At the Scarlet Bar, Ned is on the phone, trying to contact Paul about some work, when a young woman walks in with some cases and overhears Ned mention Paul’s name. She starts chatting to Ned as Stuart, Lou, Connor, Toadie and Serena arrive to celebrate Serena buying into Bounce. Stu spots Ned with the mystery woman and everyone looks over at them. Ned introduces Elle to everyone and explains that she’s just moved over from Tasmania. Toadie and Lou argue over who should give up their seat, as Connor and Stu make a bet that Toadie will mention his status as a lawyer within five minutes. Elle is being very vague about why she’s in town, whilst Toadie almost immediately mentions that he once had a client in Tasmania. Toadie goes to get drinks and almost knocks Steph over in his rush. Max warns him to take it easy, but Steph insists that she’s fine and tells Max to stop fussing. Steph asks Lou if she can have a word, as Elle mentions that Lassiter’s seems like a lovely hotel. Serena says that it is, if you can ignore the fact that it’s owned by Satan. Elle is intrigued.

Back at number 22, Izzy gives Paul some wine and he jokes with her that she’s just trying to get him drunk. She jokingly wonders if he doesn’t trust her, but suddenly asking him if he does. Paul insists that they understand each other, and they kiss. He says that he loves her, but she doesn’t seem sure as they share a hug.

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At the General Store, Lou has opened up so that Steph can get lots of sweets and stuff to make some recipes to satisfy her cravings. Max begins to voice his concerns about the amount of sweets that Steph has been eating, but she says that she wants to enjoy her pregnancy and not restrict herself.

Back at the bar, Elle asks Ned what he does for a profession. The other guys joke that he’s a neurosurgeon, before Ned explains that he’s actually a handyman. Elle is impressed, and she then asks again about Lassiter’s. Stuart is suspicious of the amount of questions she’s asking, but she says that she just loves gossip. Serena says that to own an amazing hotel like Lassiter’s, you have to give away a chunk of your soul. Ned doesn’t think that Paul is that bad. Elle explains that she’ll probably only be in town for a couple of weeks, and suggests that they all check out the penthouse suite at the hotel. Everyone is impressed with the idea, but Serena decides to go home and get an early night. Elle rushes off to pay for all of the drinks, whilst Stu thinks that she seems a bit too good to be true.

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In the hotel reception, Elle asks the receptionist, Simon, about staying in the penthouse suite. Simon doesn’t seem to be taking her seriously, and she says that she won’t be paying for it. She then takes him aside for a quick word, after which he completely changes his tune and even offers to bring up some complimentary champagne. The boys are impressed, though Stu is still very suspicious of their new friend. Toadie, meanwhile, has phoned Lou to tell him not to bother returning, as they’re going to finish up their drinks at the bar, then leave.

At number 22, Paul and Izzy come downstairs in their bathrobes, but Paul is convinced that it was different to how it used to be. Izzy says that it was better because they now have real feelings for each other. Paul is pleased and asks Izzy if that means that she loves him. She unconvincingly says that she does.

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At number 32, Steph is busy cooking, but Max won’t let her until he’s checked that all of the ingredients are safe. She tells him that his over-protectiveness is sweet, but she just wants to enjoy her pregnancy. Max takes a step back, until Steph tries to get a bowl from the top shelf and he rushes to help, falling over in the process. Steph isn’t impressed and warns him that he’s the only dangerous thing in the kitchen.

In the penthouse suite, Toadie, Stu and Connor and trying to stop Ned from getting up, as Elle talks to Lou. Lou says that the barman at the Scarlet Bar said that they’d all come up there, but Elle tells him that they all went home. Lou isn’t convinced but he goes. The boys are impressed, except for Ned who doesn’t think that it was a very nice thing to do to Lou. Elle is impressed with Ned’s emotional side, so Toadie says that he cried when Ridge was in a coma on The Bold And The Beautiful. Elle says she loves that show and asks if Paul looks like Ridge. Toadie says that he looks more like Joseph Stalin. Stu brings up the fact that Elle came over from Hobart, and she’s awkward until they’re interrupted by a knock at the door. It’s Simon with the champagne and he apologises for the mix-up earlier, as he didn’t realise who she was. As Simon leaves, Stuart wonders who Elle actually is. She insists that she’s nobody special.

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