Xavier suffers under Gina's cruelty and is nearly persuaded by Tony, who considers taking up a paternal role, to give in. He overhears Liam informing both Martha and Gina about his drug theory and hides the cash box, but its' still found and falls open. Justin gives up trying to tempt Aden to an army career or getting him to discuss their abusive grandpa. Nicole confides only in Ruby how Britt steals from her, which she dares not openly contest, but Justin smells a rat too.