Holly is convinced Jenny, her dead sister, is trying to tell her something via her dreams. After working with Zac and Dave, Dean sets his sights on improving Maurie's bakery. Despite sleeping together, Dave tells Shelley nothing between them has changed and he asks for her copy of his key back, which she denies having. Zac is frustrated at working for little pay and is jealous of Edwina's blossoming modelling career. Desperate to become the primary breadwinner, Zac takes on a side gig unaware of what he's gotten himself in for. Dean borrows Lisa's bike to do his deliveries. Dave thwarts Shelley by having his locks changed. Daniel pushes Belinda to the top of the list of candidates for the scholarship.

Dean goes shopping for his "Dean-mobile" but with family finances in the red, his parents can't afford to chip in as promised. When Neville tells Dean about the debt to Daniel Blake, Dean gives his mother his car money to cover that month's loan repayment. Belinda and Marty are both excited to be short-listed for Daniel's bursary. Coral confronts Daniel accusing him of using the scholarship as an excuse to get to know Belinda. He readily admits that is exactly what he's doing since Coral won't let him tell Belinda he's her father. Edwina calls out Zac for his patronising attitude toward her well-paying modelling career. Tempted by the offer of quick money, Zac agrees to another shady job.

Dean decides to take some time off and go camping, following after a group of girls he met in the café. Wanting to keep her daughter away from Daniel, Coral pressures Belinda not to pursue the bursary but Belinda goes to her interview with Daniel anyway. A humiliated Shelley returns to work at the garden centre alongside Dave after the drama with his flat key. Coral finally confesses to Belinda that she's been lying to her about the identity of her father.

Upset by her mother's revelation, Belinda goes to Maurie seeking solace only to learn he also knew and has been lying to her. Edwina and Zac's attempt to reconcile their attitudes towards their finances leads them back to where they started. Needing a wingman, Dean drags Marty on his girl-chasing camping trip. Darcy tries to stop Zac from undertaking his new job delivering stolen car parts and cops a punch from his son for his efforts. Frannie agrees to help Belinda hide from Coral.

To Darcy's relief, Zac decides not to do an illegal delivery for Daryl. Coral continues to search for Belinda. Hopper goes after Dean and Marty to see if Belinda went off with them while Coral calls the police. Daniel gets involved after coming around to announce Belinda won the bursary. Coral tells Hopper that Daniel is Belinda's father. Holly continues to be troubled by nightmares about her sister. Believing they are a sign, Holly confesses to Shelley and Marty that she didn't intervene to stop their mother from taking her own life.

Inspired by Wacka's tales of his past antics, and not concerned about no longer being a student, Dean decides to make muck up day one to remember. Neville is not impressed by Hopper's decision to leave Echo Point, fearing he'll be saddled with Hopper's loan repayments to Daniel. Belinda is also upset as it means no reunion for Hopper and Coral — and no chance at creating a happy family for herself. Gordon reassures Marty that he and Shelley are welcome to keep living with him and Edwina. Edwina panics when a home pregnancy test comes up positive. Dean finds himself in deep trouble over his muck up day prank. After his parents demand he make some real decisions and do something with his life, he decides to go to Bali with Hopper and Wacka. Despite apologising to Hopper, Shelley isn't done with him.

Hopper informs Daniel of his move overseas, assuring him he will continue to make his loan repayments. Dean's parents do not react well to the news he's going to Bali. Neville is ready to wash his hands of him entirely while Frannie asks him not to go. Zac is excited when Edwina tells him she is pregnant. A visit to the doctor confirms the news but Zac takes umbridge with the doctor for telling Edwina she has options. Hopper offers to clear the slate with Shelley. Coral begins to warm to Daniel's charming ways. When Hopper tells a resurgent Shelley he's moving to Bali, she assures him she won't let that happen.

Hopper learns it was Wacka who got Rachel pregnant. Wacka's attitude and complete lack of any responsibility in the matter comes between the friends. Hopper discovers Shelley changed his airline tickets, booking herself on the Bali trip instead of Wacka by claiming to be his financée. He again tells her to stay away from him, threatening to go to the police if necessary. A school project sees Edwina, Belinda, and Frannie looking after baby chickens. Shelley cuts herself after slashing Hopper's tires and rushes to Dave for help.

Trish breaks the news to Dean that he will not be going to Bali with Wacka having already left and Hopper deciding to stay in Echo Point. Dave and Frannie rush Shelley to the hospital. Shelley is evasive about what happened and the doctor wonders if the cut could have been intentional. Dean decides to go back to school and employs Marty's help to study. Shelley refuses to go back to Gordon's and again tries latching on to Dave who naively invites her to stay with him for a few days. Meanwhile, Coral accepts Daniel's dinner invitation and Marty has secretly started drinking.

Belinda is upset by her mother's decision to see Daniel. Coral tries to cancel their dinner plans but Daniel convinces her to come over to discuss Belinda. He's particularly taken with the photo album Coral brings with her and reiterates he won't push things with Belinda. Belinda is concerned Marty has gone off her. Dean worries about his future after a poor performance in his first exam. Edwina has second thoughts about proceeding with the pregnancy. Belinda asks Daniel to leave her and her mother alone, accusing him of trying to get to her through Coral.