Jodi is stunned when Tess offers her half her share of Drovers Run. Tess feels that, as a McLeod, Jodi should have an equity in the family heritage, as well as sharing their current massive debt. However, Tess is optimistic about the future. In particular, they have hit on the concept of "Gungellan Fresh natural beef" to get a premium for their produce. Leo Coombes, the pilot who dumped pesticide on Drovers Run, returns to the district. His career has been cruelled by Harry and he wants Harry to remove the black ban. Harry refuses and Stevie rejects Leo's request to intercede. When Harry's prize bull is found dead from poisoning, Harry suspects Leo, but there is no clear evidence. Harry is unnerved when he returns home to find a bullet with his initials engraved on it. But it seems Leo has an alibi. Harry is thrown. Who has sent the threat and why? Moira has difficulty getting the over-considerate Drovers women to let her work for her board. She is determined not to be treated as a charity case and forces them to let her accept her help-and her cooking.