Still reeling from the aftermath of the failed launch of Danko, Papi informs Puleng that their problems continue. He tells her he does not have any money to pay the bills. Puleng tells him that, as a man, he needs to think of something because she is not going back to Brenda's house. He tells her that he has no plan.

Mpumi tells Donald she is leaving for New York and taking Alakhe with her. He does not react favourably, but she tells him that her mind is made up and that he can visit if he wants to. Meanwhile, Puleng is back to her old tricks, trying to win Mandla back since her gravy train with Papi has dried up.

Papi asks Puleng to help deal with Gagashe, but Puleng tells him he is on his own. She is riding on the fact that Mandla is about to be awarded a hundred million tender. She then throws him a surprise party to celebrate being awarded the tender. Brenda uses this party as a farewell and burns whatever bridges she has with her neighbours. Mandla arrives back home in low spirits and is not in the mood for a party.

Papi is very suspicious of Puleng and is convinced that she is cheating on him with Mandla. He asks her point blank, and she instantly denies it. At first, he is not convinced, but in classic Puleng fashion, she convinces him that it is all in his head. She even goes as far as threatening that should he ever bring this topic up again, she will leave him. He then apologises and reminds her that he loves her. It is at this point that she starts to feel guilty.