At the beginning of 2008, Valerie returns from Greece. Lauren wants nothing to do with her, but Valerie persuades Danny and Leo to give her another chance and let her stay in the Valentine house until she could get back on her feet. Tom is reported missing when he goes to return Newt's sketchbook and stays longer than planned. Lauren and Newt are later accused of kidnapping Tom. On Thursday 6 March 2008, Newt and Lauren decided to have sex. They both realize they aren't ready to have sex after Lauren suggests going to a graveyard to have sex like in Romeo & Juliet.