Rea cannot continue to lie to her mum-in-law about the extent of their relationship. She is not happy that she has been reduced to an insurance policy. His mum-in-law is disappointed and tells them this isn't what her father would have wanted. Rea admits that she loves Vusi but cannot continue because he does not view her the same way.

Mantoa is in a fact finding mission. She is determined to find out what Seipati knows regarding Gagashe and his snake. She accuses Seipati of not shedding a tear for Gagashe’s death. This sends Seipati into a rage that earns Mantoa a beating. Seipati is afraid that Mantoa knows the truth and that could spell trouble.

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.

Lydia and her son’s grandmother get into a heated argument when Abazali tries to get to the bottom of why she’s denied access to her son.