In early 2009, Scotty's brother Tai Scott (Xavier Horan) was released on parole from the local prison. Shanti, not knowing how dangerous he was, allowed him to stay at her and Scotty's home. Scotty noticed that Tai had turned a new leaf and was looking to be a better man. Much to Tai's annoyance, Scotty found Tai a job at the hospital as a cleaner. Tai formed a close relationship with Tracey Morrison. But Tai could not stop his old ways and started to steal from the patients. Tai's love for Tracey managed to help him stop this and he even started to go to reading lessons because he could not read. Scotty became very proud of his younger brother and finally accepted him. But one day, Tai found his mate Pigdog at the hospital. Tracey didn't agree with Tai being friends with Pigdog but Tai ca