Trudie finds it very difficult to be honest with Okkie, and Annelize has to hide her irritation when Brian shows up. Naomi asks Conrad’s assistance in finding Louis, while Brian announces his plan (and protocol). Elana is aware of Steve’s jealousy, and Gaynor realises she needs to keep Louis busy.

Quinton hides his true feelings, and Elana wants to discuss her operation with Brian. Chanel’s memory doesn’t evade her, while Naomi and Conrad are nervously looking for clues. Wimpie is eager to be part of the clinical trials, and it becomes evidently clear that Elana’s career will always be her first priority. Lika tries to save Quinton from himself, while Louis and Gaynor’s hope is slowly but surely disappearing.

Naomi’s discovery leads to a confession, while Elana’s conscience leads her to make an appointment. It is very clear that a letter is more than just a few written words. Elana realises that Chanel might have made a mistake, while Quinton’s head is filled with cricket. Conrad realises something is very wrong with his patient.

Brian reminds Elana about the confidentiality of information, and Louis is in grave danger. Chanel gives Quinton something to think about, while Annelize thinks she knows why Elana is so nosey. An emergency operation has one specific person’s nerves in tatters, while Steve has a good reason for wanting to replace Chanel on the project.

Brian confronts Elana about her interference – and commands her to stay away from his clinical trials. Matters of the heart livens up Binneland Stereo, and Quinton talks to Tertius about Karli. Noami visits Gaynor, and Mercia is nowhere to be found.

Jax has an uncomfortable run-in with Quinton, and a password is not the only problem a doctor is confronted with. Trudie speaks her mind about Quinton’s coaching technique. Okkie is looking forward to his first meeting. Brian Els is definitely up to something.

Wimpie urges Ilse to have her check-up done by the new doctor. Chanel is caught off guard by a task, and Quinton becomes a potential problem for housemates. Elana laments about Brian to Steve, while Conrad shares his troubles with Elana.

Mercia wants to know more about a relationship, and news about Ilse spreads like a wild fire. An injury leads to a falling out between Quinton and Jax, while Tertius asks Lika for advice. Mercia quickly makes a new friend at her new home, and a death makes Annelize very suspicious.

Ilse is not happy about the prescribed treatment, and Mercia shares more than one bit of good news. Quinton tries more than one tactic to ensure a situation goes in his favour. Mercia encounters more than what she expects at the house, and Okkie discusses his concerns about a new relationship.

Annelize tries to not make Brian suspicious, while Louis struggles with forgiveness. Lika’s jealousy catches Tertius off guard, while Okkie is worried about Ilse’s treatment. Naomi is suspicious about Mercia’s silence concerning her time overseas. It becomes very clear that Mercia and At won’t be reconciling any day soon.

There is a huge problem with Ilse, and Jax is surprised by an apology. Elana has no plans to throw in the towel, while Mercia’s invite to Naomi is not free from an agenda. Jax might have a solution to the room problem, and Annelize tries to keep Brian away from Ilse.

Mercia tries to explain to Naomi what motivates her behaviour, and Tertius is not impressed with Jax and Quinton’s quarrel. Okkie is stunned when it is explained to him what is expected of him. Trudie might be the solution to Jax and Quinton’s problem.

At and Mercia’s behaviour towards each other leads to more questions than answers, while Okkie tells Naomi the truth. At wants to handle the accusations against Brian discreetly. Lika has romantic plans – that don’t necessarily include Tertius. Annelize and Elana do what they think is necessary to resolve the current crisis.

Brian is surprised to hear that Ilse is in the hospital, while At is stunned when Louis confronts him about Mercia. Okkie is out for blood when he lands up at the gala, while At needs to be think quick on his feet. When gambling is not the answer, Nina’s SingStar is inaugurated.

Tracy announces the winner of the Christmas Olympics, and Delia is caught off guard when Steve tells the children about his plans. Louis makes a desperate decision.

Brenda spoils Louis and Uys with breakfast, but Uys is still not sure if he trusts her. Tertius is not impressed when he realises Nina fell in love – the evening before her departure. Louis is faced with a very difficult decision.

Nina leaves with a broken heart, and Tertius and Tracy are positive about the year ahead. Delia feels guilty and she wonders if Steve suspects something. Brian Els puts pressure on Louis, and he takes drastic action.

Everyone is up in arms about a patient’s sudden transfer, and two Binnelanders struggle to stay away from each other. Tertius is determined to get the baby’ room ready.

The news about a patient spreads through Binneland like a wild fire, and Karen’s surprise does not turn out the way she intended it to. Conrad’s suspicion about a possible crime grows.

Tracy wants to research her forebears, and Karen witnesses something that shocks her. Conrad must go to Durban, and Uys learns that he and Brenda have a history. Louis suspects something terrible about Naomi’s donor.

Louis wants to avoid Naomi’s questions, and Delia is desperate to keep her secret from Steve. Bonnie is on a mission to find a name for Tracy’s baby.

Delia can’t forgive herself for what she has done, and Karen is heartbroken. Tracy’s DNA test leaves her reeling, and Henry infiltrates Brian Els’ business and makes a shocking discovery.

Henry has to take action when things get out of hand, and Louis wants to protect Naomi. Delia has to give Steve an explanation, and Tracy doesn’t want to contact her mother.