McLeod's Daughters Season 7, Episode 28: The Short Cut

Second Chances

Jodi is happy until her conflicted feelings for returned Rob (now going by his real name of Matt) and Riley rise to the surface. Meanwhile, Tayler is still at Drovers and getting into more trouble and Regan tries her best to reach out to her. Stevie finds that her her relationship with Alex may be changing for the better.

55 min

All the Wrong Places

A charming, good-looking man named Marcus Turner arrives at Drovers and falls for Stevie. Meanwhile, Kate's romantic exit has upset Jodi; Tayler tries to prove herself to the Drovers' girls by volunteering to do a branding job.

45 min

Digging Up the Past

When a sale falls through, Matt, who is now working for Jim Selkirk, arranges for him to buy them. Meanwhile, when bringing the sheep in Jodi discovers an angry rash has developed on her wrists and ankles. Tayler worries when Regan doesn't return on time but has her hands full caring for an injured possum with Patrick.

Thicker Than Water

Things turn even more ugly between Marcus and Alex, when Marcus calls Nick in Argentina about business. Meanwhile, Riley's father, whom he hasn't seen in a very long time, visits Drovers Run; Tayler is happy to see that the possum she has in her care is getting better.

Reaching Out

Jodi is overcome by the mystery of Emma McLeod and the identity of her secret lover. Meanwhile, Alex is angry with Marcus for not revealing the truth sooner; Tayler finds herself in hot water with Stevie when she tries to do some extra work with the brumbies.

Returned Favour

Jodi has her hands full with a major decision when both Riley and Matt declare their love for her. Meanwhile, Stevie may risk losing Alex when helps out Marcus with a cattle deal; Jodi spends the night in the national park with Matt, when her horse is bitten by a snake.

Of Hearts and Hunters

Jodi is forced to make a terrifying decision after Matt learns he is going back into witness protection. Meanwhile, Marcus and Alex compete for Stevie; Kate returns to Drovers Run for a funeral.

Climb Every Mountain

Meg returns for Jodi's funeral with a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Kate investigates the murders of Jodi & Matt; Alex tries to prove how much he loves Stevie; Regan is surprised by what was left to her in Jodi's will.

Sisters are Doing It for Themselves

After her sister Grace inherits a part share of Drovers Run, Regan attempts to reconcile with her wild sister. Meanwhile, disaster occurs after Riley is seduced by a sexy cowgirl; Kate attempts to prove her bizarre farming methods to Marcus.

Rules of Engagement

When Alex gets ready to propose to Stevie, his plan goes horribly awry. Meanwhile, Kate & Riley get caught up in a game of theft and deception over stray cattle; Tayler humiliates herself when she tries to act upon her crush on Riley.

Bloodlines

Impulsive Grace takes the law into her own hands, after sheep rustlers steal Drovers' breeding stock. Meanwhile, Regan attempts to convince her sister to stay permanently; Kate throws herself into planning Stevie & Alex's wedding to distract herself from her own broken heart.

Warts and All

Alex and Stevie are blackmailed into signing a pre-nuptial agreement, by Bryce. Meanwhile, Marcus buys a racehorse but soon finds himself in financial trouble; in an attempt to impress Moira, Phil buys the truckstop; Stevie takes steps to stop her from being only "Mrs. Alex Ryan".

Conflicts Of Interest

Grace asks Regan to choose between her family and her new lover. Meanwhile, the girls try to stop Drovers from becoming a toxic waste dump; Alex makes a desperate attempt to submit his marriage license application; when Phil's cost-cutting at the truck stop backfires, it causes Patrick to quit rather than sign a new workplace agreement.

60 min

Flesh and Stone

In an attempt to stop the toxic dump plan from going ahead, Grace resorts to kidnapping a government official. Meanwhile, as she tries to fight to save Drovers, Regan's relationships with Grace & Lyle reach a crisis level; Phil suspects Riley is having an affair with Moira; Tayler & Patrick use guerrilla tactics to stop the toxic dump.

All's Fair in Love and War

Stevie and Alex combine their bucks and hens party with a laser skirmish. Meanwhile, when Stevie's estranged mother visits, Rose attempts to force a reconciliation; the men of Killarney squabble over who will manage the property when Alex is away on his honeymoon; Kate returns from Africa when her relationship with Dave ends.

60 min

Ever After

On Alex and Stevie's long-awaited wedding day, things will run smoothly if the groom is able to get out of jail. Meanwhile, Alex's sister Ashleigh attempts to ruin the wedding and take over Killarney; Stevie's wedding day may futher be ruined by Grace's stubborn pride and by Rose's pre-wedding makeover.

60 min

Grace Under Fire

While clashing with rich new neighbor Heath Barrett, Grace becomes convinced she's cursed Drovers Run when bizarre plagues strike the farm. Meanwhile, while Alex is away on his honeymoon with Stevie, Ashleigh runs amok when she undermines Marcus' authority on Killarney and seduces Patrick, causing Tayler to discover she's jealous; when Phil profiteers from high petrol prices, Moira's love is tested.

60 min

Gift Horse

While desperately trying to resist Heath, Grace questions her future on Drovers when she learns her best friend has died. Meanwhile, Patrick suffers a life-threatening reaction after being bitten by a lizard; Marcus and Heath clash over livestock; Moira sets herself up as a competitor with Phil's truck stop.

60 min

Hot Water

Grace makes a deal with the devil when she accepts a secret loan from Ashleigh, after her bank loan is refused. Meanwhile, after Grace and Kate are taken hostage by a bankrupt farmer, Moira has a premonition that someone will get shot.

60 min

Leaving the Nest

The lives of everyone on Drovers is forever changed when Stevie's daughter Rose suffers a tragic farm accident. Meanwhile, Grace is forced to take desperate measures to repay Ashleigh for her secret loan; Riley trains a new horse for Grace.

60 min

Spark from Heaven

After Rose returns from the hospital in a wheelchair, she's involved in a freak car crash, but questions arise if it was really an accident. Meanwhile, Moira convinces the girls to do a naked rain dance; Tayler discovers Rose's secret; aA guardian angel visits Drovers to make the girls' dreams come true; Phil meets a ghost, and begins to understand Moira's psychic gifts.

60 min

The Courage Within

While all the girls are investigating a mysterious explosion at a fuel dump, wheelchair-bound Rose becomes trapped at the homestead during a robbery attempt. Meanwhile, Marcus and Heath clash over Grace's drought-proofing plan; Grace is blackmailed into lying to the police by Ashleigh.

60 min

Divided We Stand

Stevie leaves Drovers when Grace accuses her of disloyalty. Meanwhile, Kate falls for Mitch, an old army mate of Riley's; Riley rejects Ashleigh's advances; Tayler uncovers a secret about Ashleigh but tries to decide if Patrick should know or not.

60 min

On the Prowl

After Riley discovers Mitch is trading in stolen Army weapons, a love-struck Kate hides Mitch from the police. Meanwhile, Tayler and Patrick steal the truckstop's safe in order to get the backpay Tayler is owed; Heath and Marcus come to blows over Grace; a dangerous beast is killing stock on Drovers.

60 min

Fanning the Flames

Kate goes on the run with outlaw boyfriend Mitch. Meanwhile, Drovers and other local farms are victims of an arsonist and when Grace and Stevie investigate they discover a conspiracy to bankrupt local farmers; Moira has trouble shaking off a love-struck admirer.

60 min

My Enemy My Friend

After they are involved in a serious car accident, Grace tries to save Ashleigh's life. Meanwhile, when a stud bull is murdered on Drovers Run, the girls are sure that someone is trying to bankrupt Drovers; Heath and Marcus compete over who can find and rescue Grace first.

60 min

Knight in Shining Armour

Heath proposes to Grace, at the same time that Ashleigh forces Grace to sell her heritage. Meanwhile, when Patrick's heart is broken by Ashleigh, Tayler steps in to pick up the pieces.

60 min

Seeing Is Believing

Tayler meets her long-lost mother under strange circumstances. Meanwhile, Stevie suspects she's pregnant; Kate thinks she's killed Ashleigh in a hit and run accident but can't find the body.

60 min

Second Chances

Patrick plans a surprise party for Tayler's 18th birthday. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger causes Grace to reconsider her relationship with Heath; Marcus is taught a lesson by the new female vet.

Mixed Messages

Marcus thinks Heath is cheating on Grace. Meanwhile, after Heath surprises Grace with a gift, she stops questioning his love for her.

60 min

Silent Night

On Christmas Eve, Alex returns home from Argentina to surprise Stevie. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes when Patrick, Tayler, Grace and Riley are all involved in a car accident at a flooded river.

60 min