heila is shocked when she realises that she has struck Ben with her car. It's a worrying wait for her at the hospital, until Ben is deemed to be suffering only a couple of fractured ribs. Despite the lucky escape, facing Ben's distressed grandfather only makes Sheila feel guiltier. Karl is furious at Sheila for not heeding his advice to rest and warns her that next time someone might be seriously injured through her actions.
Karl tells Sheila that it's time to face up to the source of her stress - her guilt over abandoning Toadie in the school fire. Sheila decides to take Karl's advice and admit all to Toadie, who graciously forgives her. When Sheila goes over to check on Ben, she tells him about her unburdening of her guilt and how she feels much better for it. Later Ben does a little unburdening himself, when he admits to Susan that he was the one to start the school fire.
Kyle witnesses Sheila hitting Ben with her car
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Meanwhile, Amy's discovery of Susan's school petition in her father's penthouse leads her to doubt Paul completely. If he is capable of stealing the petition, could he have also set the fire? Talking it over with Daniel, Amy thinks she has to do the right thing and report Paul to the police.
Worried that Amy is carrying such a heavy burden, Daniel appeals to Paul to save her and own up to what he's done. Paul thinks it will be a simple trip to the police station to notify them of his presence at the school on the night of the fire, but it turns into a nightmare as he is charged with burglary and theft. While Amy is pleased that Paul has confessed, she has little sympathy for her father as he now faces the consequences of his actions - which could include him losing his mayorship.
Elsewhere, the news of Chris and Lucy's baby being born hits Nate hard, and he's reluctant to participate in a video call that Amber has organised with them. Hovering close by but out of view, Nate can see how together Chris is and this causes him to become aware of the state of his own life, particularly his worries about Aaron's impulsive and childish nature. He questions Aaron's commitment to him and their relationship. Things are tense, but Nate is later thrilled to see that Aaron is more than willing to step up and accept the challenge.
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