Alec decides to go on the cruise for six weeks. Julie Dewhurst is relieved when Don assures her that he hasn't left Ivy for her. Des is upset when Lynette Campion tells the court about Steph and the emotional turmoil he's been put through. She asks the court to see that Des has lost everything and the fire was symbolic of the fire in his heart. Des is given a conditional discharge for twelve months and is told to have the wreck removed. Des invites Lynette out to celebrate. Kevin feels that explaining the books to Emily takes more time than doing them himself. Mike tells him to sack her. Gail realises that Ivy is upset and tries to help but Ivy refuses to let her. Des makes a boat out of paper for Lynette and sets fire to it on the Wiltons' pond. She thinks that he's romantic and they kiss