Joel and Natalie take over the park when Travis and Rebecca move to Canada, and they take over the care of Justine Welles (Bree Desborough) and Peta Janossi (Aleetza Wood). David returns after fleeing jail, looking for the stolen money. Ironically, Joel saves his life when he nearly falls to his death. David then hits Joel with a rock and makes a bogus assault claim, but these allegations are dismissed. Joel then uncovers Jesse McGregor's (Ben Unwin) involvement in a stole car racket. A high speed chase ensues and a big car accident happens. Jesse pulls Joel from the wreck of his car and handcuffs Mick. Joel agrees to let Jesse go after threatening to shoot him. He and Natalie then find themselves caring for Jesse's daughter Rachel, while Jesse flees town.