Natalie falls pregnant, and rumours begin circulating that Joel isn't the father because of his earlier problems. Joel defends her vigorously until he learns the rumours were true: Natalie has indeed been having an affair with an old friend, Glen Tanner (Craig Elliot), on a trip to see her mother in Queensland. The couple try to move past it, but during an attempted reconciliation dinner, Natalie feels the baby kick and Joel reacts badly. Natalie decides Joel will never accept her or the baby and moves to Queensland with Rachel. Soon after, Tom leaves, and Joel's relationship with Gypsy hits an all-time low.