Nikau (Kawakawa Fox-Reo) had just created a major issue for himself after being duped in the city by Sienna (Rose Riley), who convinced him that Bella (Courtney Miller) was cheating on him with Emmett (JR Reyne). He realised the magnitude of what he had done after waking up in Sienna’s bed and determined to keep it a secret.
Back in the Bay, Sienna made it apparent that Nikau’s problems were far from finished by employing Bella as a photographer for a streetwear photoshoot and tormenting him by befriending his girlfriend. Tane (Ethan Browne) is the only one who knows the truth, and he pushes Nikau to tell Bella the truth.
When confronted with Allegra’s (Laura McDonald) harsh remarks and Sienna’s continued manipulation, Nikau is filled with emotion and realises he must tell Bella the truth. He sits her down on the shore and tells her what occurred in the city, completely shattering Bella’s life.
Bella flees Nikau while he pursues her, but Sienna is right after her, and the two women immediately fight. As Dean (Patrick O’Connor) comes and takes Bella away, Sienna says that Nikau has to keep his girlfriend on a leash.
Dean queries Bella about what transpired at the Pier Apartment and if Nikau cheated. Bella reacts by rushing to her room, and Dean connects the dots.
When Nikau arrives at the door, Bella expresses her sentiments by slamming the door in his face and declaring him dead to her…
