Tebatso visits Poppy after getting a visit from Sarah. He is very upset with Poppy and wants to verify that he is not the father since they were intimate. Poppy insults him, and he then insults her back by saying that he clearly dodged a bullet where she is concerned. He goes on to say that he feels sorry for the baby as it will have to grow up in Poppy's family. Brenda then comes to Poppy's rescue, chases Tebatso out, and comforts Poppy after the encounter.

Brenda barges into the Nondumo household and introduces herself as Poppy's mother. She informs Robert that he has impregnated Poppy. Robert vehemently denies it and claims he is a married man, but Brenda promises to return with her goons.

Phakade continues to wine and dine Brenda to win Poppy's heart. Poppy has had enough and lets him know that she is not interested. Tebatso exposes Phakade's past with Nj, and Brenda is speechless at the information.

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.