Jony organizes a merger function for Lourier and Die Fransen Hotel. This important evening is disrupted when Ferdie sees a bully from his past on the guest list. Maggie teaches the staff a lesson when they stop by her appetizers, while Brenda struggles to find a journalist to cover the event.

It's the big night of the hotel's fiftieth. The future of the hotel hangs in the balance and Ferdie begs Thomas to use his influence and save the hotel. Danny and Malanie's pride threatens to cost their relationship, while Bouwer Bosch still refuses to perform with a broken heart.

Ferdie and Uncle Dirk launch a rescue effort to get Brenda and Manie out of Mozambique.

After Ferdie hides himself in a corner, everyone must help Danny to finally complete his matric. Jaap has his hands full with Tasha, who recently found out that he is rich.

Jony organizes an art auction to attract more feet with money to the Fransen. Danny and Melanie look for a nest egg while Ferdie hides from SARS. Brenda and Manie try to keep their pregnancy a secret.

Like the rest of the country, the Fransen also had to 'lockdown'... but instead of going home, the staff 'lockdown' all together in the Hotel. They can work together, but can they stay together?

Thomas and Jony make plans when they are not invited to the rest of the staff's highly competitive 'date' night, while Ferdie struggles with signal to chat with Koba in Australia.

After the staff spoil Brenda by arranging a baby tea, the beautiful day turns into a thriller of a survival lantern stalking session. No one is safe.

Thomas returns from the bush with big plans, while Ferdie prepares for his big honor. Brenda postpones her delivery while Danny and Melanie scramble to get Ferdie a present.