Phakade is again trying his luck with Poppy, but this time he comes with receipts. He also discloses that he knows about her entanglement with Robert Nondumo. This revelation makes Poppy very uncomfortable as she knows her secrets are no longer safe. At any moment, her happy bubble with Tebatso can be popped by Phakade, and she does not like that at all.

NJ pays Tebatso a visit wanting to know why he would kill his ‘friend’ Phakade. Tebatso tells him they were not friends and that it was in self-defence. NJ is unwilling to listen and does not believe Tebatso. He is saddened as he still loves Phakade and is now gone forever. Meanwhile, his father escapes from prison with the intent of avenging Phakade.

Phakade continues his pursuit of Poppy. This time he goes a little too far by lying and saying they have to work and meet up with a client. As they start getting along, Phakade gets a bit too familiar with Poppy, and she has to remind him that she is not interested in him. She then asks about the client, and he starts to fumble over his words and then Poppy puts two and two together that there is no client. Phakade just wanted to spend some time with Poppy to win her over. His plan failed as she poured wine over him and left.

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.