Mrs Harrop becomes seriously ill. Curtis Sturrock visits Corker's Creek Park to let Danny know that there is a job vacancy coming up in his workshop that might attract Danny's father. Mrs Harrop dies. Rory and Danny go to 'Dunbarton' as guests for dinner. Heiner and Anna Watkins are perfect hosts. Rory and Danny meet Daphne, the Watkins' pet emu, before being ushered into the homestead for dinner.