David and Beatrice, principal and deputy principal of Arendsvlei High School, argue about their positions at school and at home; they are married.
The staff of Arendsvlei High School have to deal with the repercussions of the school shooting incident.
Anxiety is high as a result of the upcoming exams, along with the planned protest at school, arranged by Wesley, Debra and the pupils.
Beatrice publicly contradicts David, and he is furious.
David and Beatrice make up but after Beatrice confronts Wendy, things take a turn for the worse with David and Beatrice.
The head of the school governing committee is announced. Wesley comes under fire from his father.