Phillip Walford, a harsh and extremely wealthy businessman, fights to dominate his family as he faces his mortality. Meanwhile, aspiring footballer Danny Grey’s life is changed by a health crisis.
While Phillip recovers in hospital, Cate makes the most of his absence by escalating her affair with Julian Lee. Bart’s amour fou with Georgia Konig dominates his life.
Phillip, becoming increasingly puzzled by the changes to his character, orders Sandra to bypass the protocols and get him the name of his donor. Sophia and Bella get away to a beach shack.
After being relentlessly badgered by Phillip to get him the name of his donor, Sandra works with Cate in some mysterious game to manipulate him.
Phillip, believing his donor is Danny, creates a charitable foundation to gain proximity to Sophia. The Walford and Grey worlds finally collide, as Sophia and Bella arrive for the foundation launch.
Phillip stuns Sophia by naming the Foundation after Danny. Cate, hope growing that the Phillip she once loved is returning, reconsiders her affair with Julian. Georgia's ruin of Welles begins.
Sandra is shocked when she learns Cate's greatest and darkest secret. This alters her whole view of the Walford family.
Georgia meets with Welles, with a hidden police presence in tow; with public scrutiny mounting, Mikael takes Georgia and Rebecca to a private location away from the media.
Spurred on by journalist Jane Forbes, Sophia asks Phillip if he has Danny's heart. Softened by his deep communication with Sophia, Phillip gives Bart his blessing to announce his engagement.
Phillip's response to Bart and Georgia's shock revelation has left the family in disarray; Mikael discovers a death threat note aimed at Georgia; Bart and Georgia face death.
