No 32: Matt hangs up the phone, having been chatting to Rhiannon who was trying to locate Mason among his friends. Lauren urges Matt to try the station again, as she can't take any more surprises: just then, Mason walks in through the door. Lauren and Matt are pleased to see Mason, but Lauren demands to know why he didn't call to let the family know he was alright. As Bailey arrives home, Mason reveals he went back to the accident site to see if he could work out what caused the accident; Mason replies that the abseiling equipment had gone, but has to reiterate that the only reason he went back was to clear his name as he didn't mean to hurt Josh. Mason asks Lauren and Matt if they believe him, and Matt firmly replies that they do. Mason asks if the police found anything, but Lauren explains that Matt is being kept out of things due to conflict of interests. Mason heads off to take a shower and Lauren asks Matt if he can pull any strings to find something out at work. Matt says he will try.

Lassiter's Hotel: Mason runs into the foyer to where Terese is working behind reception. He apologises, offering to make his disappearance up to her. Mason asks Terese how Josh is, but she angrily retorts that he has earned himself an official warning for not turning up to work. Paul walks by, telling them both that Lassiter's is a respectable establishment and guests do not want to see staff sniping at each other. Paul then asks Mason to go and get his uniform to join the shift: Terese reminds Paul that she is the manager, but Paul explains that he is the owner and will step in when conflict of interests arise. As he walks off, Paul tells Terese to enjoy the shift.

No 32: Mason is ironing his shirt when Imogen drifts in, asking Mason if he is ok. Mason explains he tried to find the equipment, but that it had been stolen, although Imogen responds that she had called the hire place and told them where to find it, so that Mason didn't get into trouble for not returning it. Imogen reassures Mason that she knows he did everything by the book when he indicates his belief that the equipment was responsible for the accident. Mason asks Imogen how Josh is and she explains that he is being let out of hospital the following day. She suggests they watch a movie in order to forget about the accident for a while, but Mason replies that he has to head off for work, and they agree to watch it later, giving each other a cheeky smile as Imogen leaves.

Charlie's: Brad asks Kelly to let him know if there is any news. As he leaves, Matt wanders in and the two stare at each other before Matt heads over to do exactly the same thing. Kelly tells Matt that he is doing the same thing as Brad: interrupting her lunch which is already four hours late! Matt asks Kelly for a favour, urging her to reveal whether he needs to start preparing for the worst. Kelly explains that forensics have recovered the equipment from the abseiling company, and that the report states the equipment was in good working order and had no defects. Matt realises that the blame is therefore with Mason, although Kelly tries to reassure him that it is extremely unlikely that Mason will be charged. Matt continues to worry that it could breach Mason's good behaviour bond, and points out that Brad is to going to let the situation drop either, possibly launching his own lawsuit against Mason and the Turners.

No 30: Toadie lets in Matt, who thanks him for agreeing to meet. Matt explains to Toadie that Mason is back and lets him know the outcome of the forensic investigation on the abseiling equipment. Toadie agrees that the results are a setback for Mason, but adds that proving intent is nearly impossible so charges are very unlikely. Matt tells Toadie that Brad is therefore going to sue for sure as he needs someone to blame, and the Turners just can't afford the expenses that are likely to be incurred. He asks Toadie to represent Mason, to be on side as a person they can trust. Toadie agrees, much to Matt's relief.