Robert finally tells Aaron that it was Ross who shot him because of his deal with Andy. Aaron is upset but Robert begs him to leave it. Later Aaron sees Andy with Chrissie and punches him. Aaron tells Chrissie that Andy got Ross to shoot Robert before he walks off. Later on Andy is framed by Chrissie for Lachlan's shooting of Lawrence and Robert plans to help him. When Andy escapes from court Robert finds him where Andy reveals the truth about Chrissie. Aaron's unimpressed when he finds out Robert knows where Andy is and tries to persuade Robert to contact the police but Robert then helps Andy leave the country. Aaron's not happy with Robert over his involvement with Andy's escape but soon warms to the idea. Aaron and Robert begin plotting against Chrissie and the Whites. Lachlan finds out Robert is behind the profile of his dad Donny and Aaron protects Robert when Lachlan goes for him. Chrissie and Lachlan argue with Aaron and Robert over the messages and Robert contacts the police. The next day Lachlan pins Robert up against the portacabin at the scrapyard and Robert reveals the truth about why Donny left. Aaron gets offered a chance to learn export trade in France and Robert's keen for them to go together. Aaron and Robert plan their holiday but are soon stopped when Liv plays up in school. Aaron kisses Robert as he leaves for France and is left looking after Liv. Robert's annoyed when he finds out Chrissie has hired Victoria to cater for the launch for her new Adventure Park. Robert attempts to sabotage Chrissie's adventure park by messing with the zip wire but the next day Robert ends up hanging upside-down as he attempts to fix his sabotage after finding out Victoria has agreed to take Chrissie's place. Robert calls Victoria to help him and tells her that Chrissie has framed Andy for shooting Lawrence.