Daniel Blake returns to Echo Point after a long and bitter absence. Gordon tells his daughter that he has been seeing Holly. Edwina thinks it is too soon after her mother's death and is upset to learn Holly will be moving in. Zac returns home unaware his girlfriend Edwina has been seeing his best mate Dean while he's been away.

Coral panics when she discovers Daniel Blake is back in Echo Point while rumours are spreading about Daniel killing his parents 15 years ago. With Zac facing court and a possible jail sentence, Sgt. Murray advises him to get a job. When Zac dumps Edwina, she asks Dean to set the record straight with Zac. Zac catches up with Dean and slugs him for letting him cop the blame for the stolen car. Frannie gathers evidence against Maurie for illegally dumping his rubbish.