Tara tries to go back on her deal and pay Laura less than her agreed rate for organising the divorce settlement. Laura refuses to accept Lady Tara's underhand offers and gets her money. After selling her stake in Tate Haulage to Zoe and blackmailing more money from Chris, Laura leaves the area triumphant. Zak discovers the truth about Sam's rejection by Emily and is furious, but insists he wants his son to return home.