Annette and Lallie make a decision to protect Soebatskloof, while Tjoppie, Marco, Junior and Hermien make a decision to protect Annette. Everything becomes too much for Debbie-Lee when another kitchen worker resigns - and blames her for everything. When she reaches breaking point, Tjoppie is there to comfort her - but the moment turns into something else entirely! Brenda and CJ’s marriage is already cracking under the weight of expectations.