As Cassidy plans the wedding John hears a rumour that his Avalon Basin scheme is about to be accepted by the council. What he doesn't know is that Darren and Councillor Haq are negotiating to cut John out. Haq still hopes to re-open an inquiry into the Redstart flats fire and, as a condition of giving Darren the contract, asks him to bring Naomi to see him so he can discover what she remembers.