Checks and Balances

When Kevin's sister, Suzy, suddenly appears in town it becomes apparent to Phrani the reason for Kevin's recent secretive behaviour. His father has died and if it wasn't for the arrival of Suzy demanding from Kevin a precious guitar which belonged to their father, it's unlikely she would ever have heard of Kevin's loss. Things are not to be settled easily between the siblings and the case ends up in the magistrate's court. Reluctantly discrepancies over the memories of their father come out and Suzy's adamant belief their father was a member of the famous "Master's Apprentices" is shattered by Kevin.

Laura's reluctant to spread the news of her impending marriage, being particularly adamant to the wary Miranda that Max shouldn't be told yet. At the same time she tackles Jack - now that their divorce has been finalised she's anxious to square financial debts he owes.

Bob's worried about Heather's failure to return home, but of even more concern are the impending criminal charges Morton has threatened him with. A desperate man, Bob can't believe his fortune when, in an apparent turnaround, Morton offers to back him in his quest for the mayoral robes.

Meredith shocks both Heather and Karen when she reveals a secret rendezvous she has with an old lover each year. She's got nothing to hide - Harold knows all about it. It's about honesty in a relationship, she tells them and Karen is immediately alerted. She confesses to Angus there are pages missing from the diary she once showed him of her overseas trip. Angus is shocked to find what was missing was a spicy account of an affair with a rich Italian count. Desperate to counter the balance Karen suggests he have an affair, but is horrified to discover he's chosen local bombshell, Janice Goldman.

Strangely enough Meredith encounters Angus when both are supposedly on their respective dates. They reveal to each other the true purpose in being there and share a warm moment of understanding. It's all about checks and balances, they decide.