Lauren has seconds thoughts and returns to her old life in deepest suburbia but Chloe follows her home and talks to her about how she got into the life of sex-working.
Pregnant Heather is offered some on-going support from Alex while one of Lauren's clients brushes up on his seduction skills, which she misinterprets as intended for her.
A constant stream of regulars greets Chloe on her return to work, as well as an old friend who reminds Chloe of her achievements. But at home she's rocked to discover Bonnie's dangerous internet activities.
Chloe, Bonnie, and Josh begin counseling sessions and it doesn't turn out the way Chloe hopes. Lauren's ex-husband Phil tells her he needs to sell the family home, and Heather's decision about the baby appears to be cemented.
News that 232 is on the market inspires Lauren to lobby the girls to form a syndicate. Mel's disappointment in Tim propels her to contemplate ownership of the brothel and a committed relationship with Nick.