The truth is out over Iluka’s newfound wealth – he “borrowed” $8,000 from the Allens

to fund his NRL trial in Queensland and they’re not happy about it. Mali is furious that

he would put his housemates in danger by turning up there, but Iluka insists they don’t

have to know about it. Mali knows something he doesn’t, though – revealing that his girlfriend Rose is a cop.

When Iluka grabs a drink with Kirby later, she tells him that she doesn’t think he’s being fair on Mali. Iluka abruptly leaves, declaring the date to be over. When they debrief later, Rose reckons Mali must have told his brother that she’s a cop and Iluka is reacting to that. She teases Kirby about how it’s clear she really likes Iluka.

Mali and Iluka face off. Mali tells his older brother that his footy dreams are the reason for every mistake he’s made and he needs to give up on them. Iluka can’t be told and promises Mali will eat his words. He storms off.

A confused Rose wants to know what’s happened and whether it’s about her. Mali is tight-lipped though, only telling Rose that he’ll sort it. He tracks down Iluka, promising him that he said nothing to Rose and he won’t. The two brothers reconcile and they agree to get through this together, but have they bitten off more than they can chew?

Meanwhile, Irene has stayed at a motel overnight to avoid infecting a “compromised” Bronte, who is under pressure to accelerate her long con. She speaks to her accomplice on the phone, explaining that she can’t move too quickly in case it spooks Irene.

Bronte is soon able to work that expensive medical trial into the conversation. Irene promises they’ll get her to Canada somehow. When Xander visits, he offers to put Bronte in touch with Bree – she’s a doctor and she could have a look into the trial for them. Fearing her lies being exposed, Bronte quickly declines and excuses herself.

Not long after, Xander’s back to pitch a crowdfunding campaign and Bronte is cautiously intrigued. Soon, they’re recording a video chronicling Bronte’s “story” for the crowdfunder, but she skilfully forces a collapse. Irene comes home to the sight of her lodger on the ground and takes her into her arms. Appearing emotional, Bronte declares that she’s not ready to die.