Stevie leaves Drovers when Grace accuses her of disloyalty. Meanwhile, Kate falls for Mitch, an old army mate of Riley's; Riley rejects Ashleigh's advances; Tayler uncovers a secret about Ashleigh but tries to decide if Patrick should know or not.

After Riley discovers Mitch is trading in stolen Army weapons, a love-struck Kate hides Mitch from the police. Meanwhile, Tayler and Patrick steal the truckstop's safe in order to get the backpay Tayler is owed; Heath and Marcus come to blows over Grace; a dangerous beast is killing stock on Drovers.

Kate goes on the run with outlaw boyfriend Mitch. Meanwhile, Drovers and other local farms are victims of an arsonist and when Grace and Stevie investigate they discover a conspiracy to bankrupt local farmers; Moira has trouble shaking off a love-struck admirer.